Run To The Sea - Bournemouth

Bournemouth, United Kingdom • 3 Oct 2026

Event overview

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a point-to-point ultramarathon over 50 km from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head in Bournemouth. The course follows the Castleman Trailway for part of the route and continues along the seafront. The organizer describes the route as flat and scenic, with forest trails and coastal paths.

The event date is Saturday 3 October 2026. The entry closing date is 12 September 2026 unless the race sells out earlier.

Course features, entries and services

The race provides a fully signed course and a GPS route file before race day. There are four feed stations at about 10 km intervals. Runners may arrange for their own food to be delivered to feed stations 3 and 4. A 9.5 hour cut-off time applies.

Included services and options list professional medical cover, a bespoke medal, finish goodies, free downloadable photos, free predictive tracking (with a paid real-time upgrade), and UTMB index status. The event is registered with ARC and TRA. Entry fees for 2026 are listed as Early Bird £70 (until 31 December) and Regular £75 (from 1 January 2026), with a £2 discount for affiliated runners. Optional extras available during registration include a T-shirt, real-time tracking upgrade, bus transport from finish to start, and a reusable silicone cup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K
50 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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