Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races – February

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Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races – February
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Take on this underground adventure as you explore the Somerset & Dorset Railway tunnels underneath Bath. With a variety of distance options, from a 5k to a half marathon, this event has something for everyone. Claim your finisher's medal as you experience one of Bath's best kept secrets.
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Colourburst - 500m, Colourburst - 2k, 'Return Ticket' Half Marathon, and 4 more
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Sun, 25 Feb 2024
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Bath, United Kingdom
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Location
Brickfields Park, 1A The Hollow, Twerton, Bath BA2 1LX, UK
Start times
Sunday 25 Feb 2024
Colourburst - 500m: 9:20 amColourburst - 2k: 9:20 am'Return Ticket' Half Marathon: 10:00 am'Hilly Ticket' Half Marathon: 10:10 am5k: 10:40 am'Hilly Ticket' 10k: 10:40 am'Return Ticket' 10k: 11:00 am
Here are the distances available for Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races – February
Distance
10km
CourseRoute
1 Loop
Distance
5km
Distance
500m
Distance
2km
Discover the hidden railway tunnels under Bath as you run a 5k, 10k or half marathon this February. The routes will incorporate the shared-use paths of the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels which were part of the Somerset and Dorset Railway, closed since 1966.
Beginning and ending at Brickfields Park in the heart of Bath, this is the perfect weekend race, with 2k and 500m Colourburst races also on offer for children.
Distance: 'Hilly Ticket' Half Marathon Elevation: Undulating Terrain: Paths Laps: 1
This single-lap course will take you along the same course as the Marathon but will only be one lap. You will head out along towpaths, through dark, well-lit tunnels and much more. Come to explore the best trails that Bath has to offer. Don't be put off by the name, the route is not that hilly!
Distance: 'Return Ticket' Half Marathon
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Paths
Laps: 2
This 2 lap out-and-back course is perfect for setting a PB. It will follow the smooth tarmac paths of of the Two Tunnels Greenway.
Distance: 'Hilly Ticket' 10k
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Tarmac
Laps: 1
This 10k route is flat and fast with only a 2% gradient. This route is completely on tarmac throughout making it a perfect race to record a PB. Come to race fast along this route.
Distance: 'Return Ticket' 10k
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Tarmac
Laps: 1
With no more than 2% gradient in places along this course, this flat 10k is a great opportunity to go for a PB. This 10k will go through the 408m long Devonshire tunnel as well as the 1 mile Combe Down tunnel.
Distance: 5k
Elevation: Flat
Terrain: Tarmac
Laps: 1
The 5k will run through the 408m long Devonshire Tunnel into Lyncombe Vale. There will be a turnaround point just before the entrance to the Combe Down Tunnel before runners retrace their steps to Brickfield's Park. This is an out and back course, perfect for a PB.
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  • Finisher's medal
  • Prizes for top finishers
  • Fresh fruit
  • Tasty treats
  • Timed results
  • Drink stations
  • First Aid
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Brickfields Park, 1A The Hollow, Twerton, Bath BA2 1LX, UK
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By Car
If you are driving to Bath you can park at the Odd Down Park & Ride (BA2 8PA) and catch the Two Tunnels bus to the race site (£4 return for adults and free for U16s).
By Train
Oldfield Park Train Station is approximately 800m from Brickfields.
09:20 500m & 2k Colourburst Runs start
10:00 'Return Ticket' Half Marathon Wave 1 starts
10:10 'Hilly Ticket' Half Marathon starts (all runners)
10:20 'Return Ticket' Half Marathon Wave 2 starts
10:30 'Return Ticket' Half Marathon Wave 3 starts
10:40 'Hilly Ticket' 10k starts (all runners)
10:40 5k Wave 1 starts
10:50 5k Wave 2 starts
11:00 'Return Ticket' 10k Wave 1 starts
11:10 'Return Ticket' 10k Wave 2 starts
11:20 'Return Ticket' 10k Wave 3 starts
11:20 - 11:30 'Return Ticket' 10k Wave 4 starts
11:20 - 11:40 'Return Ticket' 10k Wave 5 starts
11:30 - 12:00 'Return Ticket' 10k Wave 7 starts
*Please note that these start times are provisional and subject to change. Final start times will be confirmed on the Wednesday of the race week.
In the event of cancellation all entries will be rolled over to the same event the following year or a choice of alternative races will be made available within 12 months of the original race date if you are not able to make the new date.
Age Requirements
  • 5k: Participants must be 12 years of age or older
  • 10k: Participants must be 16 years of age or older
  • Half marathon: Participants must be 17 years of age or older
Prizes
The race prize categories are as follows:
  • Top 3 male and top 3 female
  • First U20 male and female
  • First 20-39 male and female
  • First 40-49 male and female
  • First 50-59 male and female
  • First 60-69 male and female
  • First 70+ male and female
Drink Stations
Please note that there are no drink stations on the 5k course. The 10k course will have one aid station, and there will be 3-5 checkpoints on the half marathon route.
These stations will offer water, electrolytes and a range of snacks.
If I am a top finisher how will I know if I have a prize for the Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races – February?
There is no on-the-day prize giving because of the multi-wave, multi-start time format of the events. Prize winners will be contacted mid-week via email after the race has taken place.
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Where can I find race photos for the Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races – February?
Race photos will be available on Relish Running's Facebook page, so make sure to head over there after the race.
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Is there first aid at the Bath Two Tunnels Railway Races - February?
Yes, there will be on-site first aid throughout the event.
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