Bristol + Bath Marathon
Appearance
Bristol + Bath Marathon | |
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![]() Logo of the 2015 edition of the race | |
Date | October |
Location | Bristol and Bath, United Kingdom |
Event type | Road |
Distance | Marathon |
Primary sponsor | Sanlam |
Established | 2015 |
Course records | Men's: 2:31:29 (Adam Holland, 2015) Women's: 2:52:50 (Clare Prosser, 2015) |
Official site | www.bristolbathmarathon.com |
Participants | 6,500 |
The Bristol + Bath Marathon is an annual marathon held between the cities of Bristol and Bath in the United Kingdom.[1]
The course begins in Bristol city centre and follows much of the route of the Bristol Half Marathon, passing under the Clifton Suspension Bridge. It then heads eastwards out of the city, following the A431 to Bath, finishing in Royal Victoria Park.[2]
Despite the inaugural race being considered a success, the 2016 edition was cancelled due to the race organisers being unable to secure the road closures necessary for the race to be held safely. The second running of the event is scheduled for 22 October 2017.[3]
Past winners
Key: Course record
Edition | Year | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) | |
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1st | 2015 | ![]() |
2:31:29 | ![]() |
2:52:50 | [4] |
2016 | Cancelled | [3] |
References
- ^ "Organisers excited ahead of first Bristol to Bath marathon". ITV News. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "The route". Bristol + Bath Marathon. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ a b Michael Yong (20 April 2016). "Bad news for runners: Bristol + Bath marathon 2016 cancelled". Bristol Post. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Thousands take part in Bristol-to-Bath marathon". BBC News. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.