Bath Half Marathon 2026

Royal Victoria Park, Bath 15th Mar

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Join Team Action for Children and take part in one of the UK's most established road races, the Bath Half Marathon!

Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque course and enjoy the electric atmosphere in the UK's only World Heritage City.

The Bath Half is one of UK's most prestigious half marathons and is the largest charity fundraising event in south-west England. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a total novice - this event is perfect for everyone.

Take on the challenge

And help us reach more vulnerable children across the UK

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Have your own place?

You can use your own place and fundraise for Action for Children

Registration fee: £30

Fundraising target: £350

Taking part in this challenge is not only an incredible personal achievement but you’ll also be helping us to give vulnerable children a safe and happy childhood. We ask everyone taking part to raise a minimum of £350 and we’ll support you every step of the way.

What you'll get:

Free Action for Children branded running vest to wear on the day of your event.
Tailored training guides and tips from our professional running coach.
Digital support pack with fundraising ideas and materials.
Support from our dedicated events team to help you smash your fundraising target.

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The communication I had with Euan from Action for Children leading up to the marathon was faultless. Euan provided me with bunting and ballons for my fundraising event, answered any of my questions, and sent lots of support through email and post. It made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable.”

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Why would you like to run the Bath Half Marathon for Action for Children?

Please tell us about your previous running experience and what time you aim to complete the half marathon in?

How much sponsorship do you pledge to raise for Action for Children?

I understand that if I am awarded a place I am committing to a fundraising target of £350 (excluding Gift Aid and Matched Funding).

Have you done any fundraising for Action for Children before? If so, please tell us the event, the year and how much you raised.

Have you done any fundraising for another charity before? If so, please tell us the event, the year and how much you raised.

Please provide a detailed fundraising plan for how you will raise the £350 target. Include at least three different fundraising activities.

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Terms & Conditions:

Our charity places are limited and costly, so we ask all runners to help us maximise their impact. By accepting a place, you agree to:

Fundraising Commitment

Raise £350 (excluding Gift Aid and Matched Funding) by 26 April 2026.

Aim to meet these milestones:

£85 by 15 January, £175 by 15 February (receive a free running vest!), £260 by 8 March, £350 by 26 April.

Entry Donation

Pay a £30 entry donation within 14 days of being offered a place. This donation is non-refundable, even if you drop out. If unpaid after 14 days, we may offer your place to someone on our waiting list.

Communication & Support

Respond to our messages if fundraising milestones are missed - we’re here to help! If we don’t hear from you, your place may be cancelled.

If You Can’t Take Part

Let us know as soon as possible if you're unsure about participating. If you withdraw after February, we may not be able to reassign your place, and the charity will lose both the entry cost and expected fundraising.

Event Registration

Once your donation is paid, you’ll receive an email from “Lets Do This” to complete your race registration. If you don’t receive it, email us at: [email protected].

Health & Safety

You are responsible for your own health during training and on race day. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns, and inform us immediately if you’re unable to take part.

Handling Donations

If you can’t participate, all donations must be returned to sponsors unless already received by Action for Children. Donations already received by the charity cannot be refunded.

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