• 10K
  • 10 km
  • Bath
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  • Entry from £32
  • Open entry

Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.1% versus flat · net elevation 1 m · true cost £162

Decision summary

Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K at a glance

Route ascent
7 m

Lower than 98% of comparable mapped races

Entry fee
£32

Lower than 34% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
81/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
32 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K?

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K route has 7 m of ascent, 6 m of descent and an estimated 0.1% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K route go?

The Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K route starts at Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZ. Underfoot, expect essentially 100% tarmac, aside from a small amount of grass at the start and finish. It passes Green Park Station, Avon Valley Railway heritage line, Bitton Station, Warmley Station and Mangotsfield Station.

What should runners know on race day for the Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K?

Static bag drop at Green Park; free bag transport to the finish line for 25km runners. No road closures; the route uses public footpaths and the shared-use Railway Path.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Countryside
  • Historic
  • City
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
16+
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Static bag drop at Green Park; free bag transport to the finish line for 25km runners
Closed roads
No road closures; the route uses public footpaths and the shared-use Railway Path
Medal
All runners of 10km and longer distances receive a large 10cm x 10cm, double-sided event-specific medal

Access and course status

Start
Green Park, Bath, BA1 1HZ
Nearest station
Bath Spa railway station, 900m from Green Park
Measured course
Yes

Course facts

Course type
Out And Back
Surface
Essentially 100% tarmac, aside from a small amount of grass at the start and finish
Landmarks
Green Park Station, Avon Valley Railway heritage line, Bitton Station, Warmley Station, Mangotsfield Station, restored signal boxes, Staple Hill Tunnel, Bristol Temple Meads
Notable features
  • The 25km, Marathon and 50km routes pass through the 450m-long Staple Hill Tunnel
  • Events are run under UK Athletics rules and licensed by UK Athletics

How hilly is the Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K?

99%
  • Descent 0%
  • Flat 99%
  • Climb 0%
Total ascent
7 m
Net elevation
+1 m
GAP factor
0.1%
Longest climb
400 m at 0.7%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£32
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£162
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 81Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.1% slower than a flat course, with about 7 m of total ascent.

How much does the Bath & Bristol Railway Races 10K cost?

The adult entry fee is £32, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £162 including modelled travel and accommodation.