UK road ultramarathons · Fixed distance
Bath & Bristol Railway 50K
Bath to Bristol and back · England
An out-and-back ultra on the former railway between Bath and Bristol. The path offers a paved alternative to the trail ultras often found around the West Country.
- Distance / format
- 50 km
- Surface
- Tarmac · shared railway path
- Next listed date
- 11 Apr 2027
- Typical field size
- Not confirmed
The course and challenge
Relish describes the route as 100% tarmac. It includes Staple Hill Tunnel and uses a shared path rather than a closed road. The published finish limit is 8.5 hours, with a separate turnaround cut-off.
Dates and entry
Choose the solo 50km entry on the organiser's event page and read the turnaround requirements before booking.
- Official edition details
11 Apr 2027
Entry information checked 26 Sept 2026. A published race date does not guarantee available places.