Run to the Sea Bournemouth 2025
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Run to the Sea Bournemouth 2025
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Experience stunning seaside and countryside views as you take on this 50k, point-to-point race from Moors Valley Country Park to Bournemouth. With a flat course, this is the perfect introduction to ultra running or the ideal opportunity to achieve a fast time.
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Sat, Oct 4, 2025
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Ashley Heath, United Kingdom
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Location
Moors Valley, Horton Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET, UK
Start times
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
50k: 7:30 AM
Event summary
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50km
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Route information
Distance: 50k
Terrain: Multi (trails & roads)
Elevation: Mostly flat
Route Type: Point-to-point
This incredible point-to-point race takes runners over 50k, from the Dorset countryside to Hengistbury Head in the seaside town of Bournemouth. Beginning at Moors Valley Country Park in Ringwood, runners will enjoy the Castleman Trailway's firm woodland trails until the 27k mark. From 27k until the finish line, the course features a variety of terrain including gravel, pavement and sand.
The course is mostly flat, with amazing views of both the countryside and Dorset coastline. This race is the perfect introduction to ultra running, or can be used as an opportunity to beat your 50k PB.
What's included
- Bespoke finisher's medal & memento
- Free race photos
- Medical support
- UTMB index race
- Free predictive tracking
- optional upgrade to live tracking
- GPS route files
- Fully signed race
- 4 feed stations
- Option to have your own food delivered to feed stations 3 & 4
How to get there
Moors Valley, Horton Rd, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2ET, UK
Get full directionsBy Car
Moors Valley Country Park lies just off the A31 between Southampton and Wimborne Minster. It's a 17-minute drive from Bournemouth via the A338 and a 38-minute drive from Southampton.
Bus
Participants can opt to purchase pre-event bus tickets for an extra £8. This service will shuttle athletes from Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth to the start line at Moors Valley Country Park. Bus times will be pre-allocated according to start times. All information regarding the shuttle service will be sent out before race day.
Please note that this service runs before the race only. There is no shuttle service after the race.
Event day logistics
Times subject to change
06:45 - 07:45 Race registration
07:30 - 07:55 Staggered start
17:00 Final cut-off time
Final start times will be confirmed at least one week before race day.
Race Packs - (we will let you know which method will be used closer to race day)
Either:
Registration and race pack collection will start at 6:45am at Moors Valley Country Park (start)
Or:
We will post out your race packs ahead of the event - please make sure your address is updated and correct.
Bag Drop
A bag drop van will be stationed right next to the start line. Your race number will have a tear-off baggage label on the bottom – you must label any bags that are dropped off.
Aid Stations
There will be four aid stations on the course, spread approximately 10k apart. It is mandatory to visit each checkpoint, regardless of whether you require water/ food, in order to cross the timing mat.
Runners may have their own personal nutrition delivered to checkpoints 3 & 4 ahead of time by dropping it in the designated box at the starting line - this is a FREE service. Personal nutrition must be bagged, sealed and labelled with your race number and which checkpoint it needs to go to (3 and/or 4)
Cut-Off Times
The cut-off time for this event is 17:00 at the finish. This is 9 hours from the latest start time at 08:00. This means the earlier you start, the more time you get. Each checkpoint will have its own cut-off time and runners will be required to retire if they fall behind this time. You are required to be self-sufficient in the event of having to retire.
Age Requirements
All participants must be 20 years of age or older on race day.
Toilets
There will be toilets available at the start and finish lines as well as at numerous points on the course.
Spectator Info
Spectators welcome along the course, at teh start and at the finish. However, spectators are not allowed at the checkpoint/aid stations - sorry!
FAQs
Can I wear headphones at Run the Sea Bournemouth?
Organisers politely request that you do not use in-ear headphones for your own safety.
Is Run the Sea Bournemouth beginner friendly?
This course is almost entirely flat trails - perfect for beginners!
Will there be toilets available on the Run the Sea Bournemouth course?
There will be toilets available at the start and finish lines as well as at numerous points on course.
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