Run to the Sea Bournemouth

Sat 5th October 2024

A coastal landscape featuring tall, green grasses in the foreground and a vast blue sea extending to the horizon. The sky is mostly clear with scattered clouds, and a person's shadow is visible in the bottom left corner. A distant landmass can be seen on the left. A row of wooden beach huts, illuminated by golden sunlight, lines a sandy path against a hillside. The sky is partly cloudy, with a few birds flying in the distance, creating a picturesque and serene scene. A circular medal with a blue ribbon. The medal features a colorful design with rolling green hills, a row of trees, and a coastal scene with beach huts. Text on the medal reads "Run to The Sea" and "Ringwood to Hengistbury Head. A scenic view of a coastal city with a clear blue sky and scattered clouds. The shoreline is lined with buildings and trees, while calm blue waters stretch into the foreground. A person is seen swimming near the bottom right corner of the image. Two women dressed in athletic gear celebrate as they cross the finish line of a race together, hands held high. Each wears a race bib with numbers 405 and 412. In the background, a purple flag and several spectators are visible. The scene is set outdoors. A narrow, suspended footbridge with white railings stretches through dense greenery. The bridge, under a blue sky with scattered clouds, is framed by tall vertical beams at the entrance, creating a sense of depth as it leads into the forest. Three white and blue mugs are on a wooden surface. Each mug features a "Run to the Sea" design with a map, event hashtag "#126 LORRAINE 7:11:48 50KM," and a route graphic. The interior and handle of each mug are a vibrant blue color. A scenic view of a coastal wetland during cloudy weather. The landscape features patches of green vegetation and shallow water channels. In the background, the silhouette of a distant town is faintly visible under a partially clouded sky. A serene forest scene with tall, thin pine trees casting long shadows on the ground. Brown and green ferns cover the forest floor, creating a contrast with the clear blue sky visible through the tree canopy. Soft sunlight filters through the trees, enhancing the natural beauty. A person wearing a purple headband and black athletic clothing is running along a beachfront path, smiling and raising both arms in the air. An orange race bib is attached to their chest, and there is a calm sea and beach backdrop with a distant coastline visible. A coastal scene with calm blue waters and a partly cloudy sky. A pedestrian walkway runs along the shoreline, with buildings and trees in the background. A lone swimmer is in the water near the shore. The setting suggests a peaceful day at the seaside.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth

From Ultra Violet Ltd

  • Date Sat 5th October 2024
  • Location START: Moors Valley Country Park BH24 2ET / FINISH: Hengistbury Head, BH6 4EL
  • Price £72.38
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances Ultra

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Run to the Sea Bournemouth

Sat 5th October 2024

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Event summary

Join Ultra Violet Ltd for the exhilarating Run to the Sea Bournemouth event on Saturday 5th October 2024. Starting at Moors Valley Country Park in Ringwood, Ashley Heath, participants will embark on a 50km point-to-point journey to Hengistbury Head in Bournemouth. Organised by Ultra Violet Ltd, this race follows the picturesque Castleman Trailway and offers a blend of forest trails and coastal paths. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner looking for a new challenge or a beginner wanting to experience a stunning course, this event promises a flat, scenic route with breathtaking views. Don't miss this opportunity to run to the sea and push your limits in a truly beautiful setting.

Organiser's Description

From Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, following the Castleman Trailway for part of the way and along the stunning seafront into Bournemouth. A truly fantastic route, this 50km point-to-point course takes you through a variety of terrain, including wonderful forest trails and coastal paths.

​With a flat, beautifully scenic course you can use this as a perfect intro to ultra-running, an opportunity to challenge yourself to a fast 50km run time, or simply just enjoy an amazing run to the sea!

Races

  • 50k Standard Entry

    Sat 5th October 2024

    £72.38

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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  • 50k Standard Entry

    Sat 5th October 2024

    £72.38

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Association of Running Clubs (ARC) save £2.00

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Course Details

A scenic multi terrain 50km course, mainly flat through forestry and along the seafront to finish next to the beach at Hengistbury Head.

The 50km course starts in Moors Valley for a couple of kilometres before joining the Castleman’s Trailway. You will stay on the Castleman’s Trailway until the approximate halfway mark. It’s relatively flat and will be mainly firm underfoot, but can also be wet in places if we have a lot of rain beforehand. From 27km onwards the course is mainly on promenade and footpaths.
Please be respectful and courteous to other users of the trails

What's Included

Amazing scenery
Fully signed course
Medical support
Checkpoints
Personal Nutrition Drop
Chip Timing
Race memento
Chunky Medal
4 feed stations at approx 10km intervals

  • Awesome Medal
  • Memento
  • Personal Nutrition Drop
  • Flat Course
  • Amazing scenery
  • Fully signed course

Parking

We recommend to park at the Hengistbury Head car park and to opt in to our pre event shuttle service to the start.

Location

The race starts at Moors Valley Country Park and finishes at Hengistbury Head. Race registration on the morning is at Moors Valley Country Park; pre event shuttles are available from the finish at Hengistbury Head.

Team entry

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.

You must enter your team name either at registration, or via your entry confirmation link up until 21 days before race day.

We cannot add a team name to an entry after this point

Optional Extras

Bus transport available from finish to start before the race (£8)

Squashable silicone cup to use at feed stations and finish (£3 during registration process/ £5 on the day) - we want to be as plastic-free as possible, therefore don't provide plastic cups. You can of course also use your water bottles!

Provisional Race Info

Staggered start: 7:30-8am

A fully signed course - arrows all the way

Gps route file provided before race day

Free predictive tracking for all runners (real-time tracking upgrade available for just £1)

Generous 9 hrs cut-off time from latest start at 8am

4 feed stations at approx 10km intervals

Option to have your own food delivered to feed stations 3 & 4

Professional medical cover throughout

Fantastic bespoke medal & memento

Free downloadable photos

UTMB qualifying race

Registered with ARC, TRA, ITRA

Please use the guide as reference and updated info will be released closer to the race date.

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Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset BH24 2ET, UK

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