SoBo Series: Volumes 1 - 4
From Long Player Running
- Date Sun 14th December 2025 - Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 07:00
- Location Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, Dorset
- Price £42.13
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
The SoBo Series features four unique events: Volume 1: Step into Christmas, Volume 2: My Funny Valentine, Volume 3: Good Vibrations, and Volume 4: Stop Me (if you think you've heard this one before). Participants can enter each event separately or take advantage of the series offer—enter all four events and only pay for three! With flexible start times between 7 am and 8:30 am, you can run at your own pace, and all finishers of one lap or more will receive a coveted medal. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, aid stations with refreshments, and a special 10% discount at SoBo Beach for participants and their supporters on event day. Don’t miss this
Organiser's Description
The SoBo Series consist of Volume 1: Step into Christmas, Volume 2: My Funny Valentine, Volume 3: Good Vibrations and Volume 4: Stop Me (if you think you've heard this one before).
Enter events seperately or enter all four events in the series and only pay for three (series entry button below).
At all of the events, we offer flexible start times between 7am and 8.30am. Just turn up when you're ready to run. All runners to finish by 2pm (maximum 7 hours). Number pick-up is on the day at race registration before you start the event.
We will have an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap. There will be a selection of savoury and sweet items. There will also be an area to leave your own items.Please note we do not provide plastic cups; bring your own.
Public toilets and showers are available along the promenade.
Participants and their families / supporters can receive 10% off food and soft drinks at SoBo Beach on event day.
Final instructions will be sent out via email before the event with full race day information. Laps are a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course. There is no elevation gain / loss on this route; making flat and fast.
Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under
Races
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Volume 1: Step Into Christmas
Sun 14th December 2025 (07:00)
£42.13
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Volume 2: My Funny Valentine
Sun 15th February 2026 (07:00)
£42.13
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Volume 3: Good Vibrations
Sun 17th May 2026 (07:00)
£42.13
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Volume 4: Stop Me (If You Think You've Heard This One Before)
Sun 27th September 2026 (07:00)
£42.13
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
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Location
Boscombe Promenade, Bournemouth, BH6 3, United Kingdom
SoBo Series: Volumes 1 - 4
