Run to the Sea: Bournemouth

Race completed

50 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

50.8454° N, 1.7887° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Firm. Climbing is unpublished, so this pace is a ceiling on the effort, not a measure of it. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1101 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~445 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 89 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2023	50km	445	Adam Fieldhouse · 03:31:44	Emma O'Toole · 04:16:10
2022	50km	321	Peter Lawrie · 03:36:17	Annaka Laura Charters · 04:02:42
2021	50km	523	Jamie Stephenson · 03:11:13	Natalie Thomas · 04:17:12
2020	50km	445	Harry Smith · 03:25:48	Natasha Lewis · 03:49:20

The field grew 39% between 2022 (321) and 2023 (445). 42% of the 2023 field were women.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Overview

The Run to the Sea: Bournemouth is a 50km trail race. The course, described by organiser UltraViolet, includes forest trails and coastal paths, and it ran from Ringwood, United Kingdom. It was last held in October 2023.

With 445 finishers in 2023, this race has a field bigger than 97% of 50k races. The 9-hour time limit means a cut-off tighter than 65% of 50k races, requiring a pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer. It is more generous than 35% of 50k cut-offs.

The race has been run 4 times, starting in 2020. Entry fees have ranged from £68 to £75.

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