Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

Lansdown, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026

Bath 50 Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge series, takes place in the City of Bath with start and finish at Bath Racecourse Basecamp. Participants can choose a 50 km loop (about 1,000 m ascent), a 29 km loop (650 m), or a 10 km loop (~200 m). The course loops around Bath, offering panoramic views of the city and countryside along the River Avon. The event provides full support: marquee rest stops with snacks and drinks, medical and massage teams, GPS-tracked and clearly signed routes, and a celebratory finish back at basecamp. 2026 features Ultra Trailblazerz for fast runners and Ultra March for walkers, plus transfers, camping, medals, T-shirt, fizz, and BBQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
1000 m+
50 Km Challenge
29 km
650 m+
29 Km Challenge
10 km
200 m+
10 Km Challenge
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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