Bournemouth Bay Run
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Event overview
The Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run takes place on 22 March 2026 in Bournemouth, along the town's seven-mile stretch of beach. The event offers multiple race distances and uses chip timing for its main races. Race entries will close by 19 March 2026 or sooner if capacity is reached. The event lists several partners and charities, including Vitality, Dorset Mind, Bournemouth Foodbank, Forest Holme Hospice, HealthBus Trust and Hot Radio.
Race distances
- Half Marathon - chip timed; minimum age 17; fee £30-£32.
- 10K - chip timed; minimum age 15; fee £24-£26.
- 5K - chip timed; minimum age 11; fee £12.
- 1K Kids Fun Run - no minimum age; fee £8.
Logistics and sustainability
Route maps are provided for each distance. Wheelchair entries are accepted for the Half Marathon and the 10K. The event outlines several environmental measures: boxed water and paper cups at water stations, canned water at the finish funnel, drop nets and recycling for used cups and cans, removal of single-use plastic cups and bottles on course and at the finish, t-shirts supplied without plastic bags, medals grouped in batches for reduced packaging, and an online goody bag instead of a physical one. Participants are advised to consider public transport, carshare, walking or cycling; a luggage marquee is available for stored belongings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
