Bournemouth's Town to Trail
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Bournemouth Town to Trail
Bournemouth Town to Trail is a fully signed loop of 8 miles that starts and finishes by Bournemouth Square and moves into the woods and parkland of Meyrick Park. The route combines a town centre send-off with broad paths, woodland singletrack, open parkland and sandy heath paths, passing Victorian gardens, Coy Pond, Pug's Hole and other local features. The course is mostly traffic free and has gentle elevation, with a total climb of 81 metres.
The event is rated difficulty 2 of 5 and includes one aid station located in Meyrick Park, chip timing with recorded results, and a finisher's medal. A GPX file is available for navigation on phones or sports watches. Trail shoes are recommended but not essential; guidance provided suggests that runners who can cover 5 km in an hour will be able to complete the course. Race headquarters and registration are based at PATCH on the first floor of Bobby's & Co in Bournemouth Square, where bib and chip collection, bag drop and an after party with a bar and cake are arranged. The event is presented by Eightmile Events with local partners contributing on-course support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
