Embark on a classic Cotswold adventure at The Bath Beat on Saturday, 25th April 2026, a beloved LDWA-style challenge event offering four scenic distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles on the southern fringes of Bath. More than just a race, this is a celebration of homemade hospitality, with each well-stocked checkpoint famed for its generous spread of cakes, sandwiches, and hot food to fuel your journey through woods, hills, and river valleys. The popular marathon-length 26.5-mile route is a particular highlight, guiding you through picturesque villages like Norton St Philip and Wellow, along historic canals, and past breathtaking viewpoints across the Somerset countryside. With affordable entry fees, a friendly, low-key atmosphere, and a supportive team of volunteers, the event perfectly captures the spirit of traditional long-distance walking and running. Whether you're a runner seeking a beautiful spring marathon alternative or a walker enjoying a full day out, The Bath Beat promises a rewarding, well-organized, and thoroughly satisfying day in the heart of the West Country. Entries open on 12th January 2026, so mark your calendar for this quintessential English countryside challenge.
Races Offered
12.5 miles
Apr 25, 2026
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20.1K
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17 miles
Apr 25, 2026
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27.4K
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21 miles
Apr 25, 2026
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33.8K
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26.5 miles
Apr 25, 2026
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42.6K
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Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Bath.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat5.3° / 13.1°
wb_sunny1.3° / 8.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air16.3 /
water_drop79.2%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat5.3° / 13.1°
wb_sunny1.3° / 8.8°
air16.3 km/h
water_drop79.2%
About Bath
Bath is a historic Roman and Georgian spa city. It is famous for its hot springs, Roman period baths, Medieval heritage and stately Georgian architecture. Bath has been double UNESCO-listed as a World Heritage Site, both in its own right and as one of 11 "Great Spa Towns of Europe". Set in the rolling Somerset countryside on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, Bath offers a diverse range of attractions for its 4.4 million visitors each year: restaurants, theatres, cinemas, pubs and nightclubs, along with interesting museums, and a wide range of guided tours. It is also a university city.
