Step into Christmas
Schedule
Sun, 13 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
Southbourne Beach | Bournemouth, EN
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THE Christmas Run in Southbourne 🏃❆⛄🎅🏻🎄🎁🦌🏃🏻♀️Set on the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), to the east of Bournemouth, with views along the coast, Step into Christmas is a flat, tarmacked event suitable for all abilities.
Get into the festive spirit on the beach.
Choose your distance on the day; 5K to ultra-marathon.
All finishers of 5K or more will receive a medal.
𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.longplayerrunning.co.uk/e/step-into-christmas-14710
Step into Christmas is a 7-hour event consisting of an 'out and back' route along the prom offering participants the opportunity to choose their own distance, from 5K to ultra-marathon. All finishers of 5K or more will receive a medal.
We offer flexible start times between 8am and 9.30am. Just turn up when you're ready to run. All runners to finish by 3pm. 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.
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
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Where is it happening?
Southbourne Beach, Bournemouth, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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