by Richard Brawn | Apr 12, 2026 | Road_Reports
The Bournemouth Bay Half Marathon has long been something of a staple on the local calendar — a chance for Bournemouth AC runners to stretch the legs in a familiar setting, often as part of a bigger spring marathon build, or simply to enjoy a race on home turf. This...
by Richard Brawn | Apr 7, 2026 | Road_Reports
There was a lively seaside atmosphere for the Bournemouth Bay 10k, with 1,181 finishers taking on a scenic but testing coastal route on a bright spring day. Starting on the west side of Bournemouth Pier, runners headed east along the promenade towards Boscombe Pier,...
by Richard Brawn | Apr 6, 2026 | Road_Reports
The 5k race at this year’s Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run once again brought the curtain down on a busy day of racing along the seafront, taking place in the afternoon after the half marathon and 10k had concluded. Runners were greeted by near-perfect conditions, with...
by Richard Brawn | Mar 30, 2026 | Road_Reports
The spring marathon season took Bournemouth AC onto the streets of Catalonia this year, where Barry Dolman and Louisa Rowland lined up alongside a record-breaking field of more than 30,000 runners at the 2026 Zurich Marató Barcelona. Both athletes arrived in Spain...
by Richard Brawn | Mar 28, 2026 | Road_Reports
The 2026 GetPRO Bath Half Marathon once again attracted a field packed with quality, with more than 12,000 runners taking to the traffic-free streets of the historic city. Known as one of the fastest half marathon courses in the UK, the route is not without its...