Bournemouth Bay Run
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Races
- Half Marathon (chip timed) - minimum age 17; early fee £30; normal fee £32.
- 10K (chip timed) - minimum age 15; early fee £24; normal fee £26.
- 5K - minimum age 11; entry fee £12.
- 1K Kids Fun Run - no minimum age; entry fee £8.
Event information
The Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run is scheduled for 22 March 2026 in Bournemouth, along the town's seven-mile stretch of sand. Route maps are available for each distance. Entries are set to close by 19 March 2026 or sooner if races reach capacity. Wheelchair entries are accepted for the Half Marathon and the 10K.
The event has an environmental aim to reduce single-use plastics. Organisers will use boxed water and paper cups at water stations and canned water at the finish. Recycling drop nets will be placed after water stations and recycling bins will be available at the finish. Race kit items are not bagged in plastic and the goody bag is provided online. The event lists partners and beneficiaries including Vitality, Dorset Mind, Bournemouth Foodbank, Forest Holme Hospice, and HealthBus Trust. Organisers advise sustainable travel and provide a luggage marquee for participants who walk, cycle, carshare, or use public transport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.