FAQs
Please see below a list of Frequently Asked Questions in regard to the Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run.
FAQ's
When is it?
23rd March 2025
How much does it cost to enter the Bay Run?
1KM Kids Fun Run: £6 Pre-Reg, £9 OTD
5KM Chip Timed: £10 Pre-Reg, £15 OTD
10KM Chip Timed: £22 Early Bird, £24 Regular, £22 UKA Affiliated
Half-Marathon Chip Timed: £28 Early Bird, £30 Regular, £28 UKA Affiliated
Where can I sign-up?
Please see our event sign-up page: Sign Up Here
Where does it take place?
All races start from around Pier Approach area, different race routes sent out to all participants in the race packs. Route maps are released nearer the event date.
What time does my race start?
Half Marathon: 10am
10K: 9.15am
5K: 12.15pm
1K: 9.25am
Where are the race routes
All races start from around Pier Approach area, different race routes sent out to all participants in the race packs. Route maps will be available on the website under race information nearer the event date.
Can children run?
As recommended by UKA is a minimum age on each race, bar the 1K which any age can run
Half Marathon: 17 years
10K: 15 years
5K: 11 years
Can I wear fancy dress?
Yes, you can wear fancy dress on any races.
Can I race for charity?
Yes, we have four charities you can run for this year,
Will there be toilets / changing rooms by the start line?
There are public toilets near Pier Approach and in the Lower Gardens. Due to a limitation on changing facilities, we advise runners to change before arrival in Bournemouth.
Is there a warm up?
There will be a warm-up before the start of each race.
Is there a bag drop?
Bag storage will be provided in a marquee in the race village in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens. To collect your baggage, you will need to have your race number.
Can I change my race?
Yes, if you have a ticket for the Half Marathon, 10K or 5K you change your race at any time, up to two weeks before the event date. Please head to your Njuko profile following this link. Log in and click on 'Change Competition'. Please note, if you change to a more expensive competition, this will result in an additional cost. No refunds will be issued if changing to a cheaper competition.
Can I run with my earphones or headphones?
No, earphones are not allowed, however, bone conduction headphones are accepted.
Can I run with a baby stroller?
The pushing of persons in any device is not permitted in any race held under UKA Rules of Competition, therefore this is not allowed in our 10K and Half Marathon licensed races. You may use a stroller/buggy when running the 5K and 1K races however, please note, you may be asked by staff to start at the back.
When can I expect to receive my race number?
We will start posting race numbers using Royal Mail 1st Class service from a couple weeks before the event day. If you haven't received your race number, please head to the info tent at race village in the Bournemouth Lower Gardens on the event day, before your race starts and we will issue a new number for you.
Is the event licenced?
Our 10K and Half Marathon races are licensed by England Athletics. Licence number is #29437.