Shorter Running Events

Below are some options for shorter running events. Maybe you are new to running and are not ready for a half marathon or you would like to run with your colleagues from work or run as a family. Fill in the form below and let us know what you are interested in. There are races of all lengths for you where you can challenge yourself, get in better shape and raise awareness and funds for Genesis Trust. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

You can read more about what Genesis Trust does by clicking here.

Relish Running Races

Relish strives to put on the very best, family and beginner friendly events in the most beautiful and unique locations. There are many options in Somerset, but they also provide a fantastic range of runs in and around Bath with a variety of distances for all levels of runners. Check out there schedule of runs here.

Park Runs in Bath

Here’s a great place to start your running journey. The Park Runs in Bath are free, fun, friendly and weekly. Grab some of your colleagues and friends and start your ‘Get in Shape’ journey together. You can also run as a family. It would be a great way to have some healthy, outdoor family bonding time. Then you can make it a Genesis Fundraiser. We can help you set it all up.

1. Bath Skyline Park Run – 5k run every Saturday at 9:00am
2. Brickfields Park Park Run – 5k run every Saturday at 9:00am
3. Bath Odd Down Junior Park Run – 2k run for ages 4-14 every Sunday at 9:00am

Vitality London 10K Run – Sunday 27 September 2026

Are you after a 10k run with breathtaking views of London? The 2026 Vitality London 10k starts in The Mall and finishes outside Buckingham Palace. It is free to run for Genesis Trust and we ask that you raise a minimum of £250 (excluding Gift Aid) to support our work with homeless and vulnerable people in Bath. Taking on this challenge will help other people in need to tackle their own life challenges. You can read more about Vitality London 10K here.

It would be a great group or corporate fundraising challenge too so please consider running as a team.

Please complete the form below to let us know that you would like a place or email events@genesistrust.org.uk to find out more information.

Bath Hilly Half or Ultra 10K – 15 November 2026

Something for the more experienced runner, a tough, hilly half marathon on trails with two laps (or a one-lap Ultra 10km option, which is actually 12.45km!) offering spectacular views. The race starts and finishes at the iconic Bath Racecourse in Lansdown. You can read more here. It would be a great group or corporate fundraising challenge too so please consider running as a team.

Please complete the form below to let us know that you would like a place or email events@genesistrust.org.uk to find out more information.

Tough Mudder 5K Run and Obstacle Course – Saturday 15 August 2026

What is a Tough Mudder? It’s a muddy mess! It’s a 5K run but included are 12+ obstacles to conquer. The next Tough Mudder fundraiser for Genesis Trust is Saturday 15 August in Badminton about 30 minutes north of Bath. You can read more here.