Sun 22 Mar 2026 Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Bournemouth Bay Run

The Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run will take place in 2026. Whatever your running ability – fun or competitive, there’s a race for you.

4 races

  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth

1K Kids Fun Run

09:25

All ages

£8

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth

5K

12:15

Age 11 & over

£12

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #3 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth

10K

09:15

Age 15 & over

£24-£26

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #4 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth

Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£30-£32

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

Set against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s famous seven-mile stretch of golden sand choose from a variety of distances and enjoy the fantastic views as you walk, jog or run along the South’s premier coastline!

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Venue accessible

Location

  • Changing facilities
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Lift sharing advised
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Races at event

  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #1 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth
1K Kids Fun Run

09:25

All ages

£8

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #2 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth
5K

12:15

Age 11 & over

£12

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #3 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth
10K

09:15

Age 15 & over

£24-£26

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • #4 of 4
Pier Approach, Bournemouth
Half Marathon

10:00

Age 17 & over

£30-£32

  • 13.1 miles road running

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