- Sat 10 Oct 2026
15:30
Age 3-6
£13.50-£20
- 1 km road running
Event overview
Escape to the coast and experience running as it should be — sun, sea and sweeping coastal views.
With six events over two days, from the Bournemouth Half Marathon and Supersonic 10K to the dazzling Supernova 5K and junior races, this autumn festival of running has something for everyone.
Highlights
Beautiful coastal routes
Unique opportunity to run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers!
Award-winning beaches
Panoramic views of the stunning South Coast.
Summer training schedule
Round off a season of running in style.
Weekend festival of running
6 distances for the whole family.
Whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking up the seaside atmosphere, this must-do event is for everyone!
This event is part of Run Bournemouth.
Event photos
Event video
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Traders at event
- Venue accessible
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Point to point
- Single start
- Sweeper
- Traffic free
Starting on Bournemouth Prom and finishing near the Run Bournemouth Hub in the Lower Gardens, this beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier.
- Cafe
- Coast
- Park
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5AA
UK
Seven miles of golden coastline, world-class water quality and unbeatable sea views — Bournemouth’s beaches set the perfect stage for an unforgettable weekend by the shore.
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Technical t-shirt
Included
- Wicking finisher's t-shirt
- Finisher's medal and distance keyring
- Finisher's pack
- Personalised event number with accurate timing chip
- Event baggage facilities
- Hydration & nutrition at the finish
- Results posted in your account within 48 hours
- Fantastic running experience
A fantastic half marathon with just one decent climb at 8 miles to break it up! Apart from that the course is flat and fast and would be quick on the right day with low wind! Highly recommended and the course is beautiful along the beach! Rob A
First time visit here and I'll definitely return.. Marshals were great and so was the local support!! Good half marathon to make a weekend of it if not local! Stuart K
The route is very scenic and lovely views.. The finishers medal was really good and you get a few goodies. Tara N
There is something for everyone in the family from as little as 3-4 years old. Good atmosphere by the sea front. Fast course. Local support is good along the course. Bassem A
You get to run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers. Alison H
Great local support for a course with fantastic views. The downside of seaside routes is the wind, though! Harvey G
First time I had run this event and it was very well organised. It’s an out and back course taking in both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers. I would certainly recommend this race to other runners. Goodie bag was good too including medal and t-shirt. Ian D
All in all a very good half marathon, the views were fantastic and the initial organisation I thought was brilliant. Adam B
This is the first time I've ever done Bournemouth Half and I absolutely loved it. It has an early start so it's not for a later riser but walking to the start pen amid an autumn sunrise was lovely, if not rather chilly and you were finished by lunchtime. Simone E
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- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
Sustainability overview
This event is committed to minimising its impact on the local environment, implemented in the following ways:
- Entries, marketing and runners' information online rather than paper
- Encourage public transport
- Communication with residents and businesses regarding road closures to reduce traffic congestion on the event weekend
- Reduce noise pollution
- Collect, recycle or repurpose waste wherever possible
- Donate unused food to food bank
- Age 3-6
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Race pack by post
Children taking part in this event must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need to have an entry).
Entry fees
Early bird entry fee
£13.50
Entry fee
£15.50
Entry fee
£20.00
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