- Sun 13 Dec 2026
08:00
Age 18 & over
£37.50-£39.50
- 7 hrs road running
Event overview
Set on the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), to the east of Bournemouth, with views along the coast, this is a flat, tarmacked event suitable for all abilities.
Step into Christmas consists of an 'out and back' route along the prom offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of lap or more will receive a medal.
Highlights
- Flexible start times between 8am and 9.30am – start when you’re ready
- Finish by 3pm (maximum time: 7 hours)
- Number pick-up on the day at race registration
- 5.3km / 3.28-mile laps on an out-and-back coastal route
- Aid and drinks table with sweet and savoury snacks at the start/finish area
- Personal drop zone available for your own food or kit
Event photos
Event video
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Spectators
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Multiple laps
- Out and back
- PB
- Rolling start
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Way markers
Overview
Set on the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), to the east of Bournemouth, with views along the coast, these are flat, tarmacked events suitable for all abilities. The SoBo Series (Volumes 1 - 4) consists of 'out and back' routes along the prom offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon.
Map
- Cafe
- Coast
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
Event HQ
Southbourne Beach
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 4BQ
UK
Participants and their families / supporters can receive 10% off food and soft drinks at SoBo Beach on event day.
What's included
- Drinks
- Medal
- Snacks
Great fun on a sunny winters day. Loved this one - just took it a lap at a time and ended up doing marathon distance dressed as Mrs Santa - great atmosphere - beautiful views. Claire S.
A beautiful opportunity for a slow runner to safely and happy complete a marathon. As a slow runner it is so nice to be able to run a marathon and have plenty of people around due to the nature of the course. Sarah B.
Nice flat course with every changing views. Well stocked aid station. David V.
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Lift sharing advised
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Race pack by email
- Series discount
Entry fees
Entry fee
£37.50
Entry fee
£39.50