Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge : event details

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge takes place on Saturday 28 March 2026 with Bath Racecourse as basecamp. The event uses looped routes around and through the city of Bath, passing landmarks such as the Royal Crescent and sections along the River Avon, and includes surrounding countryside and panoramic views. Distances on offer include:

• 50 km (loop, 1,000 m elevation)
• 29 km (loop, 650 m elevation)
• 10 km (loop, ~200 m elevation)

Rest stops are provided on each route. For the 50 km route there are stops at about 12.5 km, 25 km (picnic), 37.5 km and the finish (hot food). The 29 km route has a mid-point stop and a picnic finish. The 10 km route includes on-course refreshments and a picnic finish.

Support, categories, and corporate options

The event offers full on-course support including marquee rest stops, catering, medical and massage teams, a fully signed route, GPS tracking and an event app. Finishers receive a medal, finisher T-shirt and a glass of fizz; the 50 km finish includes a hot meal, while shorter distances receive a picnic finish. Entry categories include standard solo and team places, an Ultra March option for walkers, and a Trailblazerz option for faster competitive runners. Corporate teams can book branded registration pages, reserve places with a deposit, make free name changes until the registration deadline, and request hospitality packages or bespoke arrangements. Pricing is available for self-fund and charity-funded entry options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.