The Race
| Distance | 42.195 km |
| Course Type | Loop |
| Start | Green Park Station, Bath |
| Finish | Green Park Station, Bath |
| Registration | Direct entry |
| Total Finishers | 280 |
| Avg Race Day Temp | 8--19.5°C |
| Cutoff Time | 7h 30min |
| Course Certification | UKA |
| Official Website | www.relishrunningraces.com/bath-bristol-railway-running-races.php |
The Bath & Bristol Railway Marathon is a loop marathon held in Bath, United Kingdom in October. The race attracts approximately 280 finishers. Average race day temperatures are 8--19.5°C.
Weather
| Avg Race Day Temp | 8--19.5°C |
| Avg Humidity | 69% |
| Avg Wind Speed | 9 mph SW |
| Climate Consistency | Consistent |
Full race guide - course description, key landmarks, and race-day tips - coming soon.
Entry
| Registration Type | Direct Entry |
| Entries Open | Preceding spring |
| Last Year Entries Opened | March 2025 |
| Next Event Date | October 2026 |
The Bath & Bristol Railway Marathon uses direct entry registration. Entries typically open Preceding spring. For current entry details and to register, visit www.relishrunningraces.com/bath-bristol-railway-running-races.php.
Detailed entry breakdown - GFA standards, charity places, tour operator packages, and tips for first-time entrants - coming soon.
Race Weekend
Race weekend guide - expo details, race morning transport, course overview, and finish area logistics - coming soon.
Where to Stay
Centralized loop layout. Both the morning assembly waves and the afternoon finish village are situated within Green Park, Bath. Booking any hotel or guesthouse within the central Bath district provides easy pedestrian walking access to the race precinct and back from the train station.
Hotel recommendations near the finish line, neighbourhood guide, and booking timeline coming soon.
See & Do
Attractions, day trips, and things to do in Bath for marathon runners - coming soon.
After the Race
Post-race itineraries - day trips, overnight escapes, and regional travel from the finish line - coming soon.