Beach Race - May
About this event
This event gives runners a chance to run along Bournemouth Beach, dodge the beachgoers & enjoy promenading along the famous Bournemouth shoreline. This sand-covered course features groynes to make the run even more unique.
Raceday details
Your organiser
Challenging Events is an event management company based in Southampton, Hampshire. We host events such as Running, Mountain Biking, Triathlon, Duathlons, Aquathlons, Long Swims and Beach Racing along the South Coast.
How to enter
Tickets available until Fri Apr 30 2021
What's included:
- Finisher's medal
- Water at the finish
- Event T-shirt
- Chip-timed event
- Marshalled event
5k
Run 5km
10k
Run 10km
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What happens if I want a refund or to cancel my entry to the Beach Race - May?
Please read the event organisers terms for cancellation and refunds here https://entry.challenging.events/cancel/ and https://entry.challenging.events/terms/… read moreCan I run with my dog at the Beach Race - May?
Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at this event.… read moreCan I run with my friend at the Beach Race - May?
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Route description
Route description
Both distances start and finish on the east side of the pier and head along the Bournemouth shoreline up to Boscombe.
The low tide provides a good hard packed sand to run on . There are a number of groynes serving as man-made obstacles you will have to negotiate. Most are no more than 2 to 3 feet high and can be jumped or stepped over.
Course Records
10k
- Ben Saunders 37:22 (Male/2018)
- Mel Varvel 45:26 (Female/2018)
5k
- Alexandre CREMIEUX-TRIVES 19:02 (Male/2019)
- Vicki Dibdin 23:06 (Female/2018)
Schedule
08:30 Event starts
Exact timings will be communicated to entrants closer to the event date. All runners will be socially distanced and be set off in groups from 08:30.
Age Requirements
The minimum age of entry is 7 years old, however children must be supervised by a parent or adult who is also participating.
Group Entry
Groups of 4 people can enter this event and run together. Please select a group ticket when purchasing.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the success of these events. All volunteers will receive a free race entry to one of Challenging Events other events.
Please visit https://beachrace.co.uk/event/page/1/ to register your interest.
Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
Get directionsAccommodation
There is plenty of accommodation in Bournemouth for runners wanting to make a day of it.
Route description
Route description
Both distances start and finish on the east side of the pier and head along the Bournemouth shoreline up to Boscombe.
The low tide provides a good hard packed sand to run on . There are a number of groynes serving as man-made obstacles you will have to negotiate. Most are no more than 2 to 3 feet high and can be jumped or stepped over.
Course Records
10k
- Ben Saunders 37:22 (Male/2018)
- Mel Varvel 45:26 (Female/2018)
5k
- Alexandre CREMIEUX-TRIVES 19:02 (Male/2019)
- Vicki Dibdin 23:06 (Female/2018)
Schedule
08:30 Event starts
Exact timings will be communicated to entrants closer to the event date. All runners will be socially distanced and be set off in groups from 08:30.
Age Requirements
The minimum age of entry is 7 years old, however children must be supervised by a parent or adult who is also participating.
Group Entry
Groups of 4 people can enter this event and run together. Please select a group ticket when purchasing.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the success of these events. All volunteers will receive a free race entry to one of Challenging Events other events.
Please visit https://beachrace.co.uk/event/page/1/ to register your interest.
Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, UK
Get directionsAccommodation
There is plenty of accommodation in Bournemouth for runners wanting to make a day of it.