Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
Lansdown, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026
Event information
The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge takes place in the city of Bath on Saturday 28 March 2026, using Bath Racecourse as basecamp. The event is run on looped routes that pass city sights and nearby countryside. The organiser plans for around 2,000 participants to use the basecamp and routes.
- 50 km loop - 1,000 m elevation
- 29 km loop - 650 m elevation
- 10 km loop - ~200 m elevation
Support, categories and entry options
Routes are fully signed and supported with GPS tracking via the event app. Rest stops are provided roughly every 12.5 km with major stops about every 25 km; catering includes snacks, drinks and a picnic at 25 km for 50 km entrants, and a hot meal for 50 km finishers (picnics for shorter distances). Medical cover includes doctors, paramedics, first aid, podiatrists and massage teams. Shuttle buses, parking and transfers are listed as available at the basecamp. Finish-line items include a medal and finisher T-shirt.
Several entry options are offered: self-funded places, charity-funded places (various sponsorship models), and mixed funding. Published self-fund registration fees are: 50 km £139, 25 km £89, 10 km £39. There are also special categories: Ultra Trailblazerz for faster competitors (example target times for 50 km ~5–7.5 hours; 100 km ~12–15 hours) and an Ultra March walking category with target time standards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.