More than 10,000 runners and 20,000 spectators took to the streets of Bath on Sunday, 15th October, for the annual Bath Half Marathon event.

Photo © Bath Half Marathon / Running High Events Ltd
The iconic event celebrated its 41st anniversary with a successful race day that showcased the city’s spectacular scenery under the autumn sun.
In the men’s category, the top finishers included Jonathan Escalante-Phillips, who claimed first place with a time of 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 25 seconds.
Matt Sharp closely followed with a time of 1 hour, 4 minutes, and 28 seconds, securing the second spot.
In third position, Jonathan Cornish crossed the finish line with a time of 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 5 seconds.
In the women’s race, Phillipa Williams crossed the finish line in first place, recording a time of 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 5 seconds.
Charlie Arnell claimed second place with a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 13 seconds, while Anna Harrold secured the third position with a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 37 seconds.
Speaking after the event, Andrew Taylor, race director said: “It’s a been a fantastic day. Bath always looks stunning in the sunshine and the runners and spectators lit up the streets.
“Congratulations to all our participants taking part today, running a half marathon is a magnificent achievement. Thanks also to all our volunteers from local community groups who staffed our aid stations, and to our contractors and stakeholders for their support.
“Royal Victoria Park provides a spectacular and relaxed setting for our charity partners and the new start and finish location in front of the Royal Crescent could not have been better.
“We look forward to receiving the fundraising reports from our charity partners.”
In 2024, the Bath Half Marathon will be returning to its traditional date in March.
Tickets are available for purchase on the event’s website, www.bathhalf.co.uk.