Bath Half Marathon 2026

Take on the Bath Half Marathon and race in the heart of this World Heritage city!

We've filled all of our charity places, but if you have your own place we'd love you to join #TeamShine. Let us know and we'll be in touch!.

Now organised by London Marathon Events, the Bath Half is one of the UK’s most prestigious half marathons and is the largest charity fundraising event in south-west England. 

Starting and finishing in Bath city centre, this long-standing half marathon offers a fast and flat course through Georgian Bath and you'll run on traffic free streets in the heart of the city. It's suitable for all abilities and you'll be spurred on by wonderful crowd support throughout!

Take part and experience the UK’s only World Heritage City in a unique way!

To see more information about the course and the route map have a look here. 

Over 11,000 runners took part in 2025 - are you going to be one of them in 2026? Sign up to join #TeamShine!

Would you like to take part?   

Date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Location: Bath   
Registration fee:  £25   
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £200 

When you join Team Shine you will receive:   

• Shine running vest   
• Access to fundraising resources, tips and advice.  
• Ongoing support from our dedicated fundraising team to help you reach your target.    

Charity places   

Shine have a limited number of charity places available. Book your spot on the start line today by clicking ‘sign up now’ at the bottom of this page.

Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to avoid disappointment.  

Do you have your own place? 

If you have a general entry place in the race, we'd love you to be a part of #TeamShine!  
With no minimum sponsorship pledge or registration fee, we simply ask you to raise as much as you can to support members and families affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.  
Plus, you'll have access to all the great benefits above.   
To join Shine with your own place, complete this short form.

Accessibility  

The event welcomes participants with disabilities.

For more information for participants with disabilities please click here.

You can use the following wheeled equipment or device in the event:

• Standard day chairs/wheelchairs with a maximum width of 95cm and length of 2.20m – a front wheel attachment may be also used.
• Race Runners – but please email them first if you wish to use one of these.
• Crutches, frames or walkers that are not motorised or geared.

If your disability or medical condition means you need a support runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please email the event organisers outlining your request and the reasons for it and please also let us know.

More information

For more info on the actual event have a look at the event website here.  

If you need any more information before signing up, or if you have any other questions for our fundraising team, please get in touch by completing our enquiry form.