Bournemouth Marathon Festival Half Marathon

  • Bournemouth
  • 21.1 km
  • Entry from £46
  • Open entry

The bottom line: this 21.1 km half marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £46 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance. It is UKA-measured, so a time here is PB-eligible.

Data current as of

The five sub-scores

PB potential
Value100
Conditions100
Beginner-friendly
Organisation

No single black-box number: each sub-score is shown independently. See the scoring methodology.

Bournemouth Marathon Festival's half marathon is an out-and-back course over 21.1 km that runs a mixed profile. It is a coastal event at heart.

How hilly is the Bournemouth Marathon Festival Half Marathon?

Course profile not yet available for this race.

The course is an out-and-back course. The half marathon route covers 21.1 km. It finishes at Bournemouth Pier Approach. The surface is predominantly road/promenade.

What are realistic finish times?

Finisher distribution not yet available for this race.

Fit depends on your goal here: weigh the course shape and conditions below against a flat-out PB attempt. Scenery-seekers get a coastal backdrop.

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£46
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£176
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

Parking: No allocated parking for events; pre-booking not available. A finish-area village waits at the end.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 13°CTypical temperature
  • 25 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 72Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

Expect typical race-day temperatures around 13°C, winds near 25 kph and about 3 mm of rain on an average year. Overall the conditions are favourable for endurance running — a help if you are chasing a time.

Verdict

The bottom line: this 21.1 km half marathon is a mixed profile. Entry is from £46 for the UK adult place, which our value model rates as strong for the distance. It is UKA-measured, so a time here is PB-eligible.