Events > Running events > Bournemouth Half

Event detailsGuides

13.1 miles of stunning sea views, fresh crisp clean air and the very best of Bournemouth.
The course takes in Southbourne Beach and both Boscombe & Bournemouth Piers.
Run past the colourful beach huts, iconic fixtures on this coastline.
Bournemouth Beach - voted the UK's best beach in TripAdvisor's 2019 Travellers' Choice Awards.
Make your race extra special by running for charity - they may even be able to support you on the day!
The exceptionally clean Southbourne Beach - exclusive to the Half Marathon route.
Feel the buzz of the cheering crowds as you round the final corner...
Feel a huge sense of achievement as you cross the long-awaited finish line.
Get the kids involved in the Junior races, with four distances to choose from.

Bournemouth Half Marathon

Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Sunday 4 October 2020 10:00 AM

13.1 miles Road running

Taking in both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers along a stunning coastal route, this is a half marathon like no other.

Chip timing Age 17+ Beginners Disabled Enter online 329 interested Charity places

Event summary

Bournemouth's beautiful coastal half marathon

Stunning sea views, fresh crisp clean air and the very best of Bournemouth and Southbourne is on show at this well-renowned half marathon. This is the perfect natural environment for “running as it should be”.

Crisp, clean air and coastal views

One of the UK’s top autumn running festivals
Chance to run the Boscombe and Bournemouth piers
Natural running environment by the coast
Fast and flat route, great for a PB
Run alongside Bournemouth Beach, voted the UK's best beach

Bournemouth Half Marathon route map — **Fast and flat route, great for a PB**
Take in Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth's stunning coastline, Boscombe Pier and the iconic Bournemouth Pier.

One unique festival of running

Run Bournemouth brings many distances together in one unique festival of running. The course is fast and picturesque, making it a must-do for anyone looking to set a PB. With other distances to choose from, there is something for all abilities:

Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
Bournemouth Supernova 5K

Enjoy a weekend by the sea

A study has shown that people really are happier by the sea! So why not make the most of the Bournemouth Marathon Festival - bring the family and stay for the whole weekend to enjoy the sultry micro climate, healthy fresh air and some well deserved rest & relaxation.

Award-winning Bournemouth Beach — Chill out at Bournemouth Beach - voted the UK's best beach in TripAdvisor's 2019 Travellers' Choice Awards.

"I loved every second on the half marathon..."

"I loved every second on the half marathon - fantastic scenery, brilliant atmosphere and great support from the race crew and everyone in the crowd and lining the route. Can't wait for next year!"

"Glorious day for the BMF half marathon - fabulous location, great atmosphere, unrivalled support teams and generally wonderful experience. Thank you Bournemouth."

Run for a reason

Since the event launched in 2013, Run Bournemouth runners have raised an astonishing £1.5 million for hundreds of amazing charities.

Do your part and secure a charity place in the Bournemouth Half Marathon today to make your race day extra special...

Run the Bournemouth Marathon for charity — If you’re looking for a reason to become a future Run Bournemouth charity runner, then look no further!

Event details

Activity:

13.1 miles Road running

Location:

The Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA, UK

Facilities:

Refreshments

Route:

Point to point

On route:

Water stations, Distance markers, Check points

Setting:

Town, Park, Coast, Sea

Profile:

Undulating

Affiliation:

No details

Entry limit:

No details

Age limit:

Age 17+

Team entries:

None

Families:

Beginners:

Suitable for beginners

Disabled:

Suitable for disabled

Women only:

Prizes:

Cash, Medal, T-shirt, Momento, Goody bag

Timing/tracking:

Chip timing

How to enter

Online entries:

Online entries open

Postal entries:

Not available

Last entry date:

No details

Entry on day:

Not available

Entry fees:

£35.50 -

Notes:

How to secure your place

Run for charity in Bournemouth Half Marathon

Secure your charity place and fundraise for your chosen cause - choose a charity below to get started.

Health and medical

Rethink Mental Illness

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those affected by mental illness.

SIGN UP FOR £10.00

Run for Rethink Mental Illness

**Join our Bournemouth Half team this year and make a difference to people living with mental illness**

Rethink Mental Illness charity places

THEN FUNDRAISE
£250

How your fundraising will help

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those affected by mental illness.

Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning with the goal of making sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

Mental health support groups and services take place all over the country. From peer to peer support, to an advice and information service, the aim is to ensure people are respected, listened to and get the right kind of support at the right time.

Let’s stamp out stigma and help people severely affected by mental illness together. Sign up to take on an event or challenge for Rethink Mental Illness.

Registered no: 271028.

Looking for a different charity?

Health and medical

How to secure your place

There are 2 ways to secure your place in Bournemouth Half Marathon.

1. Apply for a charity place

Secure your place at the start line with one of our charity partners.

Rethink Mental Illness

Run for Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness charity places

THEN FUNDRAISE
£250

How your fundraising will help

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those affected by mental illness.

Let’s stamp out stigma and help people severely affected by mental illness together. Sign up to take on an event or challenge for Rethink Mental Illness.

Registered no: 271028.

See all charity places

Click here for the full selection of charity places.

See all charity places

2. Buy your own place

Places are available direct from the event organiser - just pay your entry fee and you're in!

ENTER EVENT NOW

VISIT EVENT WEBSITE

Facebook community

Get training tips, updates and exclusive discounts for Bournemouth Half Marathon - just click 'Interested' or 'Going' on the Facebook page to stay in touch.

Join Facebook community

Need any help?

If you would like any help or advice, please contact our helpdesk.

Email us Chat now

Share

Chat now Secure your place

Event guides

Bournemouth Half's beautiful beaches

5 sandy reasons to run in Bournemouth

We take a look at the beaches, piers and bays which make the Bournemouth Half Marathon extra special.