The Bath Half Marathon is confirmed for Sunday 14 March 2027, starting and finishing on Great Pulteney Street with the main event getting underway at around 11am. If you're not running, expect significant road closures across central Bath from early morning until roughly mid-afternoon, including access to some city centre car parks.
Date and route
The 2027 race is set for Sunday 14 March, starting and finishing on Great Pulteney Street, with the main field starting at around 11am. The route runs two laps of a broadly flat course along the River Avon and past several of the city's landmarks, with a gentle downhill first mile and a final rise up Pulteney Road to a finish opposite the Royal Crescent. It's one of the UK's larger half marathons, so expect a busy, well-supported route if you're spectating.
Road closures to expect
Central Bath sees significant road closures from early morning until mid-afternoon on race day, affecting several major routes as well as bus services through the centre. Access into and out of the Charlotte Street, Avon Street and Green Park Road car parks is closed during the event, roughly from 9am to 3pm, so if you're driving into Bath that day, plan to arrive either well before or after those times, or use a park and ride site further out instead; see our Bath park and ride guide for options.
If you're not running
If you're visiting Bath on Half Marathon day without taking part, expect some disruption to buses and driving routes through the centre for most of the morning and into early afternoon. Central attractions away from the route, like the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, generally stay open as normal, but getting to and from them by car is harder than usual, so walking or using services outside the closure zone is easier on the day; our Bath parking guide covers alternatives if your usual car park is affected.
Bath Half Marathon 2027 at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 14 March 2027 |
| Start/finish | Great Pulteney Street |
| Start time | Around 11am |
| Route | Two laps along the River Avon, flat with a rise near the finish |
| Road closures | Central Bath, roughly early morning to mid-afternoon |
| Car parks affected | Charlotte Street, Avon Street, Green Park Road (closed ~9am-3pm) |
Planning around race day
Whether you're running or just visiting, it's worth checking the official race-day traffic notices closer to the date, since exact closure times and affected roads are confirmed nearer the event. For everything else worth doing in Bath outside race day disruption, our things to do in Bath guide and what's on in Bath guide are good starting points.
Watching rather than running
If you'd rather spectate than run, Great Pulteney Street around the start and finish is the obvious place to see the biggest crowds, though any point along the riverside stretch of the route offers a decent view without needing to arrive as early. Bring layers, since March mornings in Bath can be cold even when the afternoon warms up, and expect the atmosphere to be genuinely lively given how many runners and supporters the event draws each year.