Bath Half Marathon, 15 March 2026

On the 15 March 2026, Bath City Centre will be host to the Half Marathon. During this time it will be necessary to divert bus services in line with road closures.

More information about the run including a course map, spectator points and a full list of road closures can be found on the Bath Half website or by putting the following information into your browser https://bathhalf.co.uk/race-info/

There will be a rolling program of road closures to ensure a safe running route for the runners taking part. These closures are expected to be lifted as soon as safe to do so, from approx. 6am with the roads expected to totally open from 4pm on the day. (please note this may change and to check the event website for further updates)

The course and subsequent road closures will affect roads in Bath City Centre and surrounding areas. Please either scroll through the page to see all the closures or click on the “jump to” sections to take you where you would like to go.

If your service is not listed then it is not affected. Please note that emergency services or the race organisers may need to change the route and road closures on the day, so the below information is subject to change.

A map of where the bus stops are located further down this page, underneath the table. If you wish to have a printed copy of the Bath and South Bristol Travel Map posted to you please send a request to [email protected] or alternatively please call 0117 374 1265.

This information is correct as of 25.02.2026

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Bath half route

The course can be found here on the event website

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Walking and pedestrian access

Pedestrian access will be maintained to all properties throughout this event.

Please note that pedestrians, will not be allowed, for their own safety to be within the event route / area, except for when crossing the route only. Taxis, e-scooters or bikes will not be permitted to operate along the event route.

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Bus services alternative stopping arrangements

Bus Services will be diverted on the day to avoid operating within the event or the road closures. This means that some buses will not stop on their usual stops and may be diverted. For times, full diversion routes and stop closures please visit our Bus Disruptions page.

Please note that the times and diversions may be subject to change due to circumstances on the day.
Please visit the FirstBus website for up-to-date information.

Dedicated Marathon buses will operate from Bath Racecourse.

Buses will return from Royal Victoria Park till 17:00 and then from Milsom Street from 17:00 till 18:00.

For more information please visit the Bath Half information page

Odd Down Park and Ride

Service 41 will run an earlier journey in the morning at 7:30am and 8am and will run frequently throughout the day until the last journey (from City Centre) at 18:00pm. 

The service cannot access the usual Southgate stop between 08:30 & 16:00. During this time the service will terminate & commence form Lyncombe Hill. More information the full timetable can be found on the First Bus website.

Newbridge Park and Ride

Please note that Service 21 will not be operating for the duration of Sunday 15^th March, please use an alternative Park & Ride service.

Lansdown Park and Ride

Service 31 will run earlier journeys at 07:30 & 08:00 and will run frequently throughout most of the day. The last journey from Lansdown will at 17:42, and from the City Centre at 18:00.

Stops closed during the event (between 8am and 4pm)

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Taxis

Taxi ranks within the route area will be suspended.

Please note that taxis will be unable to collect/drop off inside the event route area and are unable to operate via closed roads. This may mean that your taxi drop off/collection point will be further away than usual. Please note that the taxi ranks outside of the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Bus Station will remain unaffected but please allow extra time for your journey on the day.

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scooters

Scooters will be unable to operate along any of the roads closed for the event. Please use the designated parking areas for the scooters and be mindful of the runners.

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Private car

We would encourage people to use public transport to get to the event.

Lists of the car parks in Bath operated by Bath and North East Somerset Council can be found on the Councils Website. Please note that all these car parks will not necessarily be open or accessible on the day.