Run to the Sea Bournemouth
Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a 50 km point to point ultramarathon that runs from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head. The route follows the Castleman Trailway for part of the way and continues along forest trails and coastal paths into Bournemouth. The course is described as flat and scenic.
The event provides a fully signed course with an available GPS route file. There are four feed stations spaced at approximately 10 km intervals, and runners may arrange to have personal food delivered to feed stations 3 and 4. Professional medical cover is provided throughout the event. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and finish goodies, and free downloadable photos are available.
The race is an UTMB index event and is registered with ARC and TRA. A free beginner training plan is offered from 20 weeks out. Entry options include early bird and regular fees, a bundle offer with the Brighton event, and an optional team entry where the first team or club with five finishers receives a prize. Optional extras available during registration include an event T shirt, bus transport from the finish to the start, and a squishable silicone cup to use at feed stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
What's included
- FREE beginner training plan from 20 weeks out
- Staggered start: 07:30-07:55
- Generous 9.5 hrs cut-off time from earliest start at 07:30
- A fully signed course - arrows all the way
- GPS route file provided before race day
- 4 feed stations at approx 10km intervals
- Option to have your own food delivered to feed stations 3 & 4
- Professional medical cover throughout
- Bespoke medal
- Finish goodies
- Free downloadable photos
- UTMB index race
- Registered with ARC, TRA
- The race is held under UK Athletics rules
Entry details
- Early Bird entry fee: £70 (until 31st December)
- Regular entry fee: £75 (from 1st January 2026)
- (Affiliated runners get £2 discount)
Bundle offer available at checkout for Run to the Sea Brighton & Run to the Sea Bournemouth combined
Team entry (optional): each runner enters individually, giving the team or club name. We award a prize to the first team or club with 5 runners over the line. You do not have to run together.
Optional Extras
- RTTS T-SHIRT (£15)
- Bus transport available from finish to start before the race (£10)
- Squashable silicone cup to use at feed stations and finish (£3 during registration process)