Two Tunnels Railway Races

Each distance will have a number of waves to choose from, please make a selection when asked to on the registration form. Waves are organised by approximate finish time, with one wave per distance open to all speeds.

We held the events in their usual fashion in 2021, with wave sizes of ~100 runners starting every 10mins which helps runners spread out on the route.

As a back up, should we need to reduce the size of the waves, if you wish to start with another runner, please enter exactly the same predicted time when you register, to the same second. If you can make it obscure that would be great, as lots of people will enter 1:00:00, so enter 1:00:19 instead for example. This means if we need to reduce the size of the waves, we can use this info to ensure pairs of runners can start together

Please note there is a cut off of 3hrs for the marathon runners to complete the first lap (approx 13.3 miles). After this time runners will have to complete the half marathon course. They can still collect a half marathon medal but unfortunately we won't be able to provide a finish time. There are no cut offs for the other distances.

Runners with buggies are very welcome for the 5km, Return Ticket 10km and Return Ticket Half Marathon races only. The other routes have gates, steps or stiles which make them unsuitable for buggies. If you are running with a buggy you need to start at the back of your wave as there is some narrow, uneven ground after 150m for which it would be best if you were not in the middle of a group. Unfortunately none of the events are suitable for canicross

As the 2020 and 2022 season were somewhat disrupted, we will be using the same design as shown below, but replacing the final O with a new 2 design so the medals will spell out 2022.

Each medal is an impressive 10cm x 6cm, giving you a giant 10cm x 24cm medal if you collect the whole set. If you collect all four we will be giving away small medal stands which keep all the medals nicely aligned like in the image below.

Each of our medals has a landmark from the race routes; Midford Castle which is visible at the turnaround of Return Ticket 10km route, the Return Ticket Half and Hilly Ticket Half also run past it on their routes. The third medal shows Bath Abbey which is a highlight of the route on the City Ticket Half and Marathon. And of course, every route has lots of tunnel running as represented by the train images on the second and fourth medals. All brought together with a representation of Tucking Mill viaduct, where you will find the first drinks station on all the 10km, Half and Marathon routes.

All our finishers receive a top of the range custom medal as well as a buffet of fresh fruit and other tasty treats. We also recognise a few of the speedy runners on the following basis.

Prize Categories

Top 3 male and top 3 female
First U20 male and female
First 20-39 male and female
First 40-49 male and female
First 50-59 male and female
First 60-69 male and female
First 70+ male and female
The final number of prizes awarded is determined by the number of finishers for each gender in a given race distance. If there are more than 100 finishers then the full range range of awards are made as shown above. If there are less than 50-100 finishers then the top 3 finishers overall will be awarded a prize. If there are less than 50 then only the winner will be awarded a prize. We do not have any winner's prizes for any of the children's events as would like to keep this participation focused.

There is no on the day prize giving because of the multi wave, multi start time format of the events. Prize winners will be contacted mid week via email.

Whilst it feels like life is returning to normal, and we sincerely hope it is, there is the potential for further disruption which could come into play at any time. In this event we will still owe payment to our suppliers; medical cover, portaloos etc which we will honour. This means we will have to pay for these facilities twice, in full again on the rearranged date which will put a big hole in the funds. This does mean we won't be in a position to offer a refund.

In the event of a cancellation (local or national restrictions, bad weather etc) everyone will automatically roll over to our contingency date/race OR you can have a free transfer to a friend (within 7 days of the event postponement notice) OR you can email us within 7 days of the event postponement notice to let us know you can't make the back up date and you will be able to choose any other event in the following 15 months.

The contingency dates are;

27th Feb event would join the 8th May race. The 8th May event would join the 10th July race. The 10th July race would join the 21st August race. The 21st August race would move to the 23rd October.

Provisional schedules are shown below. The final schedule for each race day will be published here on the Wednesday before the race.

Please bring your own water for the before, during and after the race - good for environmental reasons and hygiene.

It is expected that 5km/10km runners are self sufficient in terms of their water. We ask half, marathon and 50km runners to run with their own water and refill at our drinks stations. There will also be cups available at the drinks stations, though we are trying to move towards more sustainable events and less cup usage. There is water provided for everyone at the finish of the event.

There will be caterers on site, and there is also a corner shop nearby, but we can not provide water before the event from our supplies. There is water for everyone after the event. Thank you for your understanding

We are working closely with out partners Sustrans and the Two Tunnels Group who worked on the reopening of the Two Tunnels over a 7 year period! Please read the Code of Conduct they have developed as we will be using it during our event, thank you!

All Users please

- Share the path so that everyone can enjoy it - the path will remain open to the public during the event.
- Keep to the left and please keep in single file where possible and unless overtaking
- Leave no litter - please leave empty cups or energy bars at the feed stations. If you can run with a full wrapper, you can run with an empty one :-)
- Respect the privacy of adjoining properties and landowners
- Be courteous and patient with other path users, particularly children. Please make yourself known if you are approaching another use in the tunnel
- Be aware that mobility scooters may use the path. Motor cycles and horses are prohibited

Walkers please

- Avoid spreading out across the width of the path
- Be aware that others may wish to overtake you

Cyclists please

- Control your speed: our shared use path is for sharing not speeding
- Be careful on downhill sections
- Take care when passing other users
- Slow down on narrow stretches or if you cannot see clearly ahead
- Be particularly careful at junctions or places where visibility may be poor
- Use a bell to let other users know that you are approaching
- Do not assume people can see or hear you approaching
- Use lights when visibility is poor

Dog Walkers please

- Keep dogs under control
- Keep dogs on a lead when using the tunnels
- Unfortunately runners are not able to take part with their dogs, but dogs are very welcome to spectate.
- Clear up after your dog