Run the Bath Half Marathon with #TeamNSPCC
We're excited to be a lead Charity Partner for the 2024 Bath Half Marathon. This scenic 13.1-mile (21.1km) flat route – also known as the BATHALF – will take you on a 2-lap course through the stunning World Heritage City of Bath.
Running with the NSPCC comes with heaps of support.
- A bespoke training plan from a professional personal trainer.
- An NSPCC running vest (which you can personalise!).
- Expert fundraising support.
- Lots of whoops and cheers from our cheer point en route.
Stand with us. Run for us. Together, we can transform children’s lives.
Why run the Bath Half Marathon for the NSPCC?
Personalised NSPCC goodies
You'll receive an NSPCC running vest which you can personalise with your name.
This means we can cheer you on as you run past our themed cheer point during the Bath Half Marathon!
We'll also send you a fundraising welcome pack in the post to help you get started with fundraising.
Fundraising and training support
You'll receive fundraising support via email from our team of NSPCC experts.
On top of that, you'll get a personalised training plan from our training partner Full Potential.
You'll also enjoy regular Zoom calls with our personal training experts.
We'll make sure you have everything you need and more!
Amazing on-the-day experience
We have 2 cheer points along the Bath Half Marathon route, so you'll never be far from a morale-boosting cheer.
Meet some of our past Bath Half participants

“The cheer points were excellent, great motivation when I needed it most!"
Bath Half Marathon runner, 2022

"Overall a brilliant day, will be remembered for a long time."
Bath Half Marathon runner, 2022

"There was a great positive atmosphere on the day, and the knowledge that all the hard effort will go some way to help those that need it the most will be a lasting memory."
Bath Half Marathon runner, 2022
Personal training from Full Potential
Our expert trainers Full Potential are with you every step of the way on your running journey.
You'll receive:
- a plan to get you ready that's tailored to your experience, level of fitness and goals
- access to real coaches that you can email or call to get advice or reassurance that your training is going well
- training days where you come together with coaches and other participants
- access to the #TeamNSPCC Facebook group and #TeamNSPCC Strava group to help you keep in touch with your teammates.
Get started today with our running training zone. You'll find everything from injury advice to nutrition advice.
"Full Potential were extremely helpful, always responding quickly to emails and were very encouraging! The training event was excellent."
NSPCC event participant
Training resources and fundraising ideas
FAQs
The 2024 Bath Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 17 March 2024.
You’ll be joining over 10,000 runners as you take on one of the longest-established and most popular city centre road events in the UK.
It's also the largest charity fundraising event in the South West region, raising over £25 million since 2000.
If you can't find an answer to your question here, please email [email protected]. We're here to support you from 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.