Bath 50 Ultra Challenge
A great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp, 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
3 races
Event overview
Set in the heart of one of Britain’s most elegant historic cities, this challenge starts and finishes at Bath Racecourse basecamp. Around 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes through and around Bath.
Expect panoramic views, a pass by the famous Royal Crescent, stretches along the River Avon, and vibrant city scenes blended with beautiful surrounding countryside. Enjoy full support and a celebration finish to start your year strong.
The Ultra Challenge Experience
This endurance event is for a wide range of fitness and ages. Choose your distance and do it at your pace. The support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors and camaraderie.
There are marquee rest stops, plenty of food and drink, medical and massage teams, and a fully signed route with GPS tracking to guide you. A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement, and once the aches subside, you’ll feel energised and up for more of life’s challenges!
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- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
Your challenge, your way
Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner after ITRA points, there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you.
There’s a new Ultra Trailblazerz® option for ‘rapid runners’, and an Ultra March® option for ‘hasty hikers’ – plus a friendly ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others. The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge® will be fun, safe, and rewarding – with full support, enabling you to push yourself further through wonderful historic scenery!
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
Races at event