Half Marathon Events

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races follow the route of the original train line from Green Park Station in Bath to Bristol Temple Meads and this route is the flattest of all the races in our calendar! The route is 100% tarmac, offering a road race like experience through the green countryside and into the heart of Bristol. The trainline was in use from 1869 - 1971 and between 1979 and 1986, Sustrans converted the railway path into whatwould become the first route on the National Cycle Network. Along the route you will find historic and active nods to the routes heritage. The Half Marathon runs out and back to Bitton Train Station, with 2.5km in each direction running alongside the Avon Valley Railway, an active heritage line that still runs on the original route today. The 25km, Marathon and 50km run alongside the Avon Valley Railway station at Bitton and onwards to Bristol, passing restored signal boxes, picturesque stations at Warmley and Mangotsfield. The 450m long Staple Hill Tunnel is on the route of the 25km, Marathon and 50km race. It is significantly larger than the tunnels at the Two Tunnels and Wye Valley Tunnel Run as the route had two railway lines running through the tunnel. The Staple Hill Tunnel is well lit.

The Maverick Jurassic Coast Trail 2026 SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 2026 CORFE Set in the home of Maverick Race, we are excited to offer you five trail routes that will take you on an invigorating adventure around the Isle of Purbeck and along part of the 95-mile stretch of the famous Jurassic Coast. Our three routes start just outside the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, where you’ll then run steadily across marshland, gradually making your way towards the coast. The Ultra and Half Marathon routes will pass the epic Old Harry's Rocks and traverse along coastal ridge-lines via the Purbeck Way. Our Ultra route will take you right down to the tip of the Purbecks, past Winspit Quarry, before reaching the notorious steps at St. Aldhelm's Head. You'll cruise along the Hardy Way and catch a glimpse of Corfe Castle as you descend across Knowle Hill. The finish line is nearing, and you can almost hear the sound of the Maverick cowbells ringing you home... We are so excited to welcome you to where Maverick Race started, and the trails that inspired us to get outdoors and start exploring. We can’t wait to share our favourite paths, hills and views with you, knowing you’ll be stunned and challenged in equal measure. Whether you are brand new to trail running or have run many times before, with five distances to choose from, there is something for all levels. Please note that there is no outpost on the Short route. There aren’t views in the UK quite like the Jurassic Coast, and no one does trail running events quite like us, so join us in October. You won’t want to miss out. Why not make a weekend of it and camp at the start/finish location? Check out Burnbake Forest Lodges & camping here; https://www.burnbake.com/

Stroud Half Marathon is a great event for a super fast time.  It is suitable for racers, recreational runners and novices alike The race starts and finishes on Cainscross Road, adjacent to Marling School playing field. Car parks are situated around Stroud (some of them are free of charge on a Sunday)  Maximum walk time is approximately 10-15 minutes.  Sat Nav Postcodes - Cheapside Carpark (by Station) - GL5 3BL Cainscross Carpark - GL5 4JQ London Road - GL5 2AP. There is NO parking available at Marling School (Race Start or Finish) RACE  INFO Sunday 25th October  Start Time: 09:00hrs Location: Marling School, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL54HE UKA Licence Number: tbc DRINK STATIONS Cups will be provided at all drink stations and at the finish for all runners. EVENT PACERS The RaceNation Events volunteer pacers will be present to help you get around the course in a certain time, they will be easily recognisable wearing pacer flags.  Feel free to have a chat with them before the race if you are hoping to stick with them, they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have. The pacer times are 1hr 30mins / 1hr 45mins / 2hrs / 2hrs 15mins / 2hrs 30mins / 2hrs 45mins USING HEADPHONES WHILST RUNNING UKA Rule T55 S5 permits the use of bone conducting headphones only.  For this event we WILL allow the use of Bone Conducting Headphones, but we will NOT allow the use of in ear headphones or those that are not bone conducting. The Event Organisers will have no responsibility should this rule be ignored. Please do not risk our ability to be granted a future licence.   Runners seen to be wearing in-ear/ non bone conducting headphones will be disqualified by the Event Organisers.