EVENT DETAILS

The Bournemouth Half Marathon course takes in the sites at both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers along this coastal route. This is running as it should be!

• Sunday 4th October 2020
• Start time: 10am
• Age: 17 years or over
• Start: Hengistbury Head, BH6 4EL
• Finish: Lower Gardens, BH1 2AQ

BOURNEMOUTH HALF MARATHON ROUTE

The Bournemouth Half Marathon starts at the spectacular and beautiful Hengistbury Head, which forms the main division between Poole and Christchurch bays. The first 5 miles of the route makes its way along the cliff tops affording participants the very best views of the coastline before dropping down onto the seafront. You continue to take in the beautiful coastal views as you run along the promenade with Boscombe Pier in sight. A short incline at Mile 8 brings you back up to the overcliff to enjoy a new view of Bournemouth Pier and Poole beyond. Passing Russell Coates Museum on the way down to Pier Approach you’ll get a taste of the glorious finish line that awaits you, but not before once again enjoying the run out to end of Boscombe Pier where you enjoy the feel of the wooden pier boards beneath you. Once final stretch on the promenade, alongside Bournemouth’s award winning blue flag beaches before you once again tread the boards of your second pier, Bournemouth Pier. This Pier was first constructed in 1856 and has undergone numerous transformations over the years, with the addition of the Bournemouth Pier Theatre in 1959. Take it all in before you start your sprint finish through your much anticipated finish line on Bournemouth Pier Approach.

RUN FOR CHARITY

Since the event launched in 2013, Bournemouth Half Marathon runners have raised an astonishing £1.5 million for hundreds of amazing charities. If you’re looking for a reason to become a future charity runner, then look no further! The Official Bournemouth Half Marathon Charity is Macmillan Cancer Support.Run for Charity

BOURNEMOUTH HALF MARATHON BUS SERVICE

There will be event buses operating between the finish area and Kings Park, these services are the fastest way to travel and we strongly suggest you opt to travel this way.BUY ONE WAY TICKETBUY RETURN TICKET

OFFICIAL HOTELS

With a fun filled weekend promised and good weather almost guaranteed, why not book your accommodation and make a real break of it!?  

Bournemouth is a bustling seaside resort during the summer months and it’s known for its 7 miles of beaches, Victorian architecture and buzzing nightlife in areas such as the Triangle. The resort is also home to Bournemouth Pier, an activity centre with an obstacle course, a climbing wall and a zip line. The 3km-long Bournemouth Gardens offer rock gardens, an aviary and plant species from 3 continents.

If you don’t know Bournemouth very well, or have never visited before, OfficialHotels.com (sister booking company to the Bournemouth Half Marathon) can give you invaluable assistance and help make booking your stay in the town a breeze. Offering specially negotiated rates, in all types of accommodation from budget (but excellent quality) Youth Hostels,  to 3, 4 and 5 star hotels convenient to the Race Start.