Bournemouth Marathon Festival

6/7 OCTOBER 2018

Come and experience running as it should be!

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This was my first marathon and it was brilliant, the support from all the marshalls kept me going all the way. Thank you for a great run!
Simon VK
@RunBournemouth you did a great job. Fab organisation. Stunning scenery. Inspiring to see so many different people loving their running!
Naomi Johns
Fabulous weekend, brilliant organisation, well marshalled cheery and so encouraging and enjoyed every moment. Will be back. Runners were amazing and would be crazy not to include this one on their next year's race event itinerary. Well done to everyone!
Phil Davey
What a day! Great atmosphere and I'm over the moon with finishing my first every marathon and raised £1000 for Breast Cancer Now.
Alan Dowden
Crowds and marshals were the best I've ever seen today, well done to everyone involved, fantastic! Water station crews amazing as welll.
Andrea Ellwood
Many thanks for a brilliant marathon today. Organisation, marshals, spectators, route were all brilliant. Well done.
Lesley Nesbitt

THE EVENTS

The Bournemouth Marathon is ’Running as it should be’. Beautiful coastal views, a chance to run the Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers with a spectacular finish.

The Bournemouth Half Marathon course follows the Full Marathon route, taking in both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers along this stunning coastal route. This is running as it should be.

The Supersonic 10K takes place on Saturday afternoon and is a fantastic flat and fast course, great for setting a quick time.

The Supernova 5K starts on Bournemouth Prom and finishes near the Bournemouth Marathon Festival Hub in the Lower Gardens. This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and takes place at dusk with an emphasis on light around the route.

Starting on the Bournemouth Prom and finishing near the BMF Hub in the Lower Gardens, the Junior 5K is for runners aged 11-18.

Runners aged 9-12 will run the Junior 2K. The scenic route will start on Bournemouth Prom and finish near the Bournemouth Marathon Festival Hub in the Lower Gardens.

The Junior 1.5K is for runners aged 6-8. This beautiful, coastal route will start on Bournemouth Prom and finish near the Bournemouth Marathon Festival Hub in the Lower Gardens.

Runners aged 3-6 will run in the Kids’ Kilometre which takes in the iconic Bournemouth Pier. Children taking part in this event must be accompanied by an adult (adults do not need to have an entry).

FUN FACTS

Since the event launched in 2013, a lot has happened at the Bournemouth Marathon Festival!

£MILLION RAISED FOR GOOD CAUSES

OLDEST RUNNER

KG WORTH OF MEDALS

BOTTLES OF WATER HANDED OUT

WHY RUN IN BOURNEMOUTH?

Stunning sea views
Fresh crisp clean air
European Athletics 5 star Event
Guaranteed entry – No ballots, no lists, no hassle
Only 1% of the World’s population have ever completed a marathon

OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

The Bournemouth Marathon Festival offers a variety of essential running accessories and clothing - an ideal way to mark your Bournemouth Marathon Festival Running experience