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Bournemouth Half Marathon

October 11, 2026 · 11:00 AMBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

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Race Day

55°F

43–63°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

394ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +66 ft

Participants

4,000

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

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The Lowdown

The Bournemouth Half Marathon is the marquee event of the Run Bournemouth festival on England's south coast, run each October along the route that once carried the city's full marathon before that distance was discontinued after 2020. Starting at Hengistbury Head, the course hugs the Dorset coastline through Southbourne and Boscombe, passing both Boscombe Pier and Bournemouth Pier before finishing on Westover Road in the heart of Bournemouth. Runners are rewarded with sweeping views of Poole Bay and the English Channel, on-course hydration and gels, a finisher medal, keyring, and wicking t-shirt. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, October 11, alongside the festival's Supersonic 10K, Supernova 5K, and junior races. Entrants must be at least 17 years old on race day, and charity places are available through partners including the Terrence Higgins Trust, British Heart Foundation, and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Minimum Age: 17 years
Entry Methods: Online via runbournemouth.com
Charity partner allocation (guaranteed place with fundraising pledge)
Eligibility: Minimum age 17 on event day
Self-propelled entry only for wheelchair and handcycle participants
Required Documents: Photo ID for late/on-the-day number collection
Signed medical declaration on registration
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable per the official Run Bournemouth terms; participants are advised to purchase event insurance.

Questions about the Bournemouth Half Marathon 2026

When is the Bournemouth Half Marathon 2026?

This edition ran on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

Where is the Bournemouth Half Marathon?

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom.

What is the Bournemouth Half Marathon time limit?

3 hours 30 minutes.

What is the Bournemouth Half Marathon elevation gain?

120 m (394 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +20 m (66 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Bournemouth Half Marathon course like?

It passes Hengistbury Head, Boscombe Pier and Bournemouth Pier.

What is the weather like at the Bournemouth Half Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 6–17 °C (43–63 °F). Feels cool.

How many runners does the Bournemouth Half Marathon have?

4,000 participants. Medium-sized race.

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