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Bournemouth Beach Race

Bournemouth, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Bournemouth Beach Race

The Bournemouth Beach Race takes place on 7 June 2026 at Bournemouth Pier (west side), Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA. The event is organised by Challenging Events Ltd. The course runs east from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe across beach sand and includes groynes that participants will negotiate. A Code of Conduct asks athletes to show respect and good sportsmanship.

Distances and entry

  • 5K
  • 10K

Entry fees are £25 for the 5K and £30 for the 10K. Age restrictions apply: entrants must be at least 11 years old on the event date for the 5K and at least 15 years old for the 10K.

Course and logistics

There is no official event car park; several public car parks are a short walk away. A free car park on West Overcliffe Drive is noted as about a 10 minute jog from the venue. Marshalling is used for the event; volunteers are offered a credit voucher to use against future events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Bournemouth

Race information

Registration
10 km
Beach Race 10k
5 km
Beach Race 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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