The Bath Beat started in 1999 when several people working at Bath Police Station got together to form a walking group. Our police training and instincts meant we were not only meticulous in our planning, but we also made sure that there were plenty of refreshments available. In that first year just a handful of over 40 people did the event.

Over the years it has grown with more entries each time. We have added 12.5, 17, and 21 mile routes to the 26.5 mile route and also opened the event to runners. We are now taking 400 entries a year.

In 2016 the number of original members had diminished and running the event became an issue.  However, Ralph Allen School stepped in and took over the primacy of running the event with the help of a few of the original crew.  Thus the event is still growing from strength to strength.

We charge a modest entry fee, and all food items are either donated by local businesses, donated by staff and parents, made by the students. This is to give participants a memorable event, that is value for money, and also to provide vital funds for extra equipment.

All funds raised are used to improve the educational opportunities of students at Ralph Allen School. The funds raised from the 2026 event was used to refurbish the Main School Hall.

Thank you for your support of this event.