Jingle Bell Run
Sun 14 Dec 2025 Bournemouth, Dorset, UK Entries closed

Jingle Bell Run

Dash into the festive season with this cheerful Christmas run — a fun, family-friendly event filled with jingling bells, seasonal spirit and plenty of smiles along the way.

  • Sun 14 Dec 2025
  • Entries closed
Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth
Jingle Bell Run

10:00

Age 17 & over

£10

  • 3 km road running + 0 ft ascent

Event overview

Get into the festive spirit with this joyful Christmas run through scenic surroundings. Whether you run, jog or walk, it’s all about spreading cheer, dressing up, and enjoying a feel-good start to the season.

Highlights

  • Festive, family-friendly atmosphere for all ages
  • Scenic route perfect for a winter run or walk
  • Children receive a medal, tree decoration and sweet treat
  • Fancy dress encouraged β€” Santa suit, Grinch hat, Christmas fairy, donkey etc
  • Great way to kick off your Christmas celebrations

Event video

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

  • Flat
  • Out and back

The route is flat and tarmacked, making it suitable for all ages. Adults can run with children.

The route is out and back so if needed children can turn around when they want to; they do not have to complete the whole 3K.

  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Paid parking

Event HQ

Southbourne Beach
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 4BQ
UK

Participants and their families / supporters can recieve 10% off food and soft drinks at SoBo Beach on event day. 

What's included

  • Medal
  • Memento
  • Snacks

Sustainability

  • Lift sharing advised
  • Public transport links

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries closed
  • Enter online

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