Step into Christmas - 5K to Ultra

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Distance

5km

Start Time

08:00

Cutoff

15:00

Terrain

Road

Overview

Join us for the Step into Christmas event on December 13, 2026, at Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth. Choose your distance from 5K to ultra-marathon on a flat, tarmacked out-and-back course. All finishers receive a medal. Flexible start times between 8am and 9:30am.

Flat and fast along the promenade
Coastal views
Official measured course

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Southbourne Beach promenade, near Boscombe

Finish

Same as start (out and back)

Terrain

Flat tarmacked promenade

Route

Out and back along the beachfront promenade at Southbourne, with coastal views. Each lap is 5.3 km (3.28 miles).

Getting There

Bournemouth has train and bus services; Southbourne is accessible by local buses.

Race Day

Race day timeline: Registration from 8am, flexible start until 9:30am, finish by 3pm.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Medal for all finishers of one lap or more

Number pick-up on the day

Food after the finishAid station at start/finish provides sweets and savoury items

On the day

Showers

Bag drop

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Water on course1

RecommendedBring own cup (no plastic cups provided), Hydration if needed

Parking · PaidPublic pay and display parking is available along the seafront. Spaces may be limited, so arrive early.

Public transportBournemouth has train and bus services; Southbourne is accessible by local buses.

AccessibilityFlat course suitable for wheelchairs? Not explicitly stated.

ToiletsYes, public toilets and showers are available along the promenade.

Aid stations · 1There is one aid station at the start/finish area with sweet and savoury items and drinks. Please bring your own cup as plastic cups are not provided.

Course markingYes, the course is clearly marked along the promenade.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees are non-refundable. Optional refund protection via XCover is available. If the event is cancelled, you can defer to a future event within 12 months.

TransfersYes, transfers are allowed up to 7 days before the event. You can do this via the online entry platform.

DeferralsDefer to a future event up to 7 days before original date (subject to availability). Valid for 1 year. Admin fee applies. Pregnant/postpartum mums can defer up to 3 years.

If the race is cancelledNo refunds. If postponed, deferral to another event within 12 months allowed.

Bad weatherEvent may be delayed, relocated, postponed, or cancelled if course unsafe. No refunds.

Time limitAll participants must finish by 3:00 PM, giving a maximum of 7 hours from the latest start time.

€48

per person · entry fee

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Sunday, December 13, 2026

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