Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
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Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a series of looped trail events based at Bath Racecourse in the City of Bath on Sat 20 March 2027. Routes run through the city and surrounding countryside, passing Bath landmarks such as the Royal Crescent and the River Avon.
Distances offered:
- 50 km loop, about 1,000 m elevation
- 29 km loop, about 650 m elevation
- 10 km loop, about 200 m elevation
All routes start and finish at the Bath Racecourse Basecamp. Rest stops are provided roughly every 12.5 km with major stops around 25 km; services include marquee cover, snacks and drinks, picnic lunch at 25 km for 50 km participants, hot food at some finishes, and options for energy products and dietary requirements. The event uses a signed route with arrows and GPS tracking via a Challenge App; timing scans record progress at rest stops and a control room monitors participants.
On-course support includes medical teams, podiatrists, and massage at rest stops, plus mobile emergency medical cover. Event services at the basecamp include parking, shuttle transfers to local stations, baggage storage, and bookable extras. Entry categories include Ultra March for walkers aiming for a 50 km target time, and Ultra Trailblazerz for ambitious runners. Finishers receive a medal, a finisher T-shirt, and a glass of fizz, and an official challenge certificate is available to download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
