SoBo Series
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Event overview
The SoBo Series: Volumes 1 - 4 is a set of four road running events held on the beachfront promenade at Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset. The series includes Volume 1: Step into Christmas; Volume 2: My Funny Valentine; Volume 3: Good Vibrations; and Volume 4: Stop Me (if you think you've heard this one before). Participants may enter events separately or as a series. All finishers of a lap or more receive a medal.
Course, distances and facilities
The course is a flat, tarmacked out-and-back route along the promenade with coastal views. Laps measure 5.3 km (3.28 miles) and the route is officially measured and certified by the Association of UK Course Measurers; it counts as a road marathon for 100 Marathon Club purposes. TRA license numbers are 7410, 7411, 7412 and 7413.
Distances
- 5K
- Lap: 5.3 km / 3.28 miles
- Self-selected distances up to ultra-marathon
Number pick-up is on the day at race registration. An aid and drinks table is provided at the start/finish of each lap with a selection of savoury and sweet items; there is an area to leave personal items. No plastic cups are provided. Public toilets and showers are available along the promenade. Paid and on-street parking is available nearby; Morebus serves the local area and the nearest train stations are Christchurch and Pokesdown for Boscombe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.