Marathon Festival 2013

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Date
5 Oct 2024 until 6 Oct 2024

Location
Bournemouth Pier

Details: Bournemouth and Poole are proud to host the first Marathon festival, with stunning sea views, fresh crisp clean air, the very best of Bournemouth and Poole will be on show as the south coast is home to the international Marathon.

Entries are open today for the running festival which will see thousands of runners from all over the world take to the streets of the coastal resorts on October 5 and 6, 2013. Bournemouth Pier which is set in the centre of seven miles of golden sand, framed by the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills, is just one of the route highlights in a series of races predicted to become a vital addition to the UK running calendar.

The award winning Boscombe Pier will also feature in the new family friendly festival which as well as a Marathon will also include a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and two junior races, so there is something for everyone.

Neil Kilgour, race director, said: “The perfect environment has produced the natural environment for running as it should be.”

A 5K “Speed of Light race” where runners will each be provided with a luminous LED wristband to light up the pier and promenade as they run at dusk, will provide an unforgettable race and some magical moments for runners and spectators. And runners taking part in the “Supersonic” 10k run will be treated to music from bands along the route, showcasing local musical talent. Two junior races designed to fire children’s enthusiasm for fitness will guarantee there’s something for all the family. But at the heart of this weekend will be the establishment of The Bournemouth Marathon - the pinnacle of endurance athletics.

The Bournemouth Marathon Festival is also a chance to make a difference to other people’s lives by raising money for charity. Macmillan Cancer Support is the Bournemouth Marathon Festival official charity, but there are hundreds of affiliated charities to choose to run for.

To enter go to the website and like the Bournemouth Marathon Festival facebook page.

More information: www.run-bmf.com

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