Town to Trail Bournemouth : 8 mile trail run
Town to Trail is an urban to trail running event covering 8 miles on a loop that starts and finishes at Bournemouth Square and runs into the pines and parkland of Meyrick Park. The course is fully signed and a GPX file is available for course navigation.
The route features mixed terrain with wide paths and narrower trails that can be slippy when wet. Total elevation gain is 81 metres. There is a single aid station at mile 5 inside Meyrick Park offering water and snacks. Road crossings on course are marshalled and there are toilets at the start, at the finish and at about 6 km near Meyrick Park Club. Chip timing and basic first aid cover are provided.
Trail shoes are recommended. The event guidance notes that runners who can cover 5 km in an hour should be able to finish within the published cut off. The event lists a difficulty rating of 2 out of 5.
A companion training offer called Run Easy is run by Sole Clinic with support from Eightmile Events. It is a 10 week social training programme focused on a steady progression from 5K to 10K, alternating sessions between Poole and Southbourne, with a discounted fee for club members. Partners on the day include Sole Clinic, XMiles, Running Free and Meyrick Park Golf & Country Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Race Day Schedule
14:00 Registration opens at Obscura Café
15:45 Race registration closes
15:50 Race briefing at the start line
16:00 Race start
18:30 Race finish
Build to the race — 5K to 10K in 10 weeks.
Join the Run Easy 10-week training programme for a supportive build up to Town to Trail. The Sole Clinic running community specialise in bringing people together through easy running and having fun.
Over 10 weeks you'll build your confidence and running ability up to 10K, along with a sense of community that will have you feeling ready to take on 8 miles in August.
- Group WhatsApp to share progress, ask for advice, and connect with others.
- Weekly in-person group running session with a qualified coach and Run Leaders — every Wednesday at 18:30.
- Weekly training plan adapted to the group, with 2× homework runs.
- Individual advice & support from a qualified coach.
- Access to the wider Sole Clinic community.
Where you'll run: Alternating weekly between Ashley Cross Green in Poole and Café Riva in Southbourne. You're not obligated to join every in-person run, but we'll encourage and support everyone to do so.
Price & how to join
£15 for the full 10-week programme. Add the Run Easy 10-week training ticket alongside your Town to Trail entry at checkout.
