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Bournemouth Beach Race

Bournemouth, United Kingdom • 7 Jun 2026

Event

The Bournemouth Beach Race is organised by Challenging Events Ltd and is scheduled for 7 June 2026 at Bournemouth Pier (West side), Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA. The event offers beach running over two distance options:

  • 5K
  • 10K

The route runs east from Bournemouth Pier toward Boscombe along the shoreline. The course includes running on sand and crossing or climbing over groynes. The setting provides sea views along the route.

Course and logistics

There is no official event car park; several public car parks are within a few minutes walk. A free car park on West Overcliffe Drive is about a ten-minute jog from the venue. Marshalling is organised for the event, and marshals receive a credit voucher to use on future events as a thank you. The event asks participants to follow a published code of conduct to show respect and support for others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Bournemouth

Race information

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