- Sun 17 May 2026
07:00
Age 18 & over
£37.50-£39.50
- 7 hrs road running + 0 ft ascent
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.
The SoBo Series consists of an out-and-back route along the coast offering you the opportunity to choose your own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of one lap or more will receive a medal.
Highlights
- Flexible start times between 7am and 8.30am – start when you’re ready
- Finish by 2pm (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 details
- All fitness levels
- Event village
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Cut off time
- Flat
- Food stations
- Marshals
- Multiple laps
- Navigation not required
- Out and back
- 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
Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Lift sharing advised
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by email
Entry fees
Entry fee
£37.50
Entry fee
£39.50