Supernova 5K
Sat 11 Oct 2025 Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Run Bournemouth | Supernova 5K

A fun evening run for all! This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and promenade at dusk. It's all about the experience, not how fast you can complete it. Walk, jog or run!

  • Sat 11 Oct 2025
Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth > Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Supernova 5K

19:00

Age 11 & over

£22.25-£33

  • 5 km road running

Event overview

Escape from it all and take part in Run Bournemouth!

Sun.. Sea.. Running as it should be.

With beautiful, scenic routes, Run Bournemouth provides the perfect opportunity to escape from it all and run along the magnificent Bournemouth coastline.

Taking place in autumn each year, there are six different events on offer over two days, from the Bournemouth Half Marathon and Supersonic 10K, to the Supernova 5K at dusk, and three junior events - there really is something for everyone!

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Highlights

  • Beautiful coastal routes

    Stunning sea views from start to finish.

  • Award-winning beaches

    Chance to run both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers.

  • 6 distances to choose from

    Something for all the family! Fast and flat routes, great for a PB.

  • Weekend festival of running

    Revel in the crowd's support.

This event is part of Run Bournemouth.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

A weekend festival of running with a range of distances for all abilities:

Timetable

Saturday

  • 14:00 | Junior 2K
  • 14:45 | Junior 1.5K
  • 15:30 | Kids Kilometre
  • 19:00 | Supernova 5K (evening event)

Sunday

  • 09:00 | Bournemouth Supersonic 10K
  • 11:00 | Bournemouth Half Marathon

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Park
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5AA
UK

Enjoy a weekend away with the whole family and soak up the sun, sea and sand of Bournemouth's famous beaches.

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  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Point to point
  • Sweeper
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Way markers

Introduction

The Supernova 5K starts on Bournemouth Prom and finishes near the Run Bournemouth Hub in the Lower Gardens. This beautiful coastal route takes in the Bournemouth Pier and takes place at dusk with an emphasis on light around the route.

Description

Take a beautiful and iconic venue such as the Bournemouth Pier, wait until dusk, get the family together (and we mean everyone – grandparents, uncles, aunties, parents, kids, friends!), dig out the fluorescent clothing and grab everything and anything that glows or flashes. Then set off on a Supernova 5K!

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The Supernova 5K event is the perfect way to get involved in the Run Bournemouth with your family and friends, whilst taking in the atmosphere and fun.

  • Public transport links
  • Sustainability policy

Sustainability overview

This event is committed to minimising its impact on the local environment, implemented in the following ways:

  • Entries, marketing and runners' information online rather than paper
  • Encourage public transport
  • Communication with residents and businesses regarding road closures to reduce traffic congestion on the event weekend
  • Reduce noise pollution
  • Collect, recycle or repurpose waste wherever possible
  • Donate unused food to food bank

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Included

  • LED headtorch
  • Wicking finisher's t-shirt
  • Finisher's medal and distance keyring
  • Finisher's pack
  • Personalised event number with accurate timing chip
  • Event baggage facilities
  • Hydration and nutrition at the finish
  • Results posted in your account within 48 hours
  • Fantastic running experience

  • Age 11 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries closed
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post
  • Children aged 11 to 16 must be supervised at the event by a parent or guardian but the parent or guardian does not have to take part in the run itself.
  • Therefore, children are allowed to run in the event unaccompanied provided the individual supervising them is happy for them to do so.

Entry fees

Early bird entry fee

£22.25

Valid to 23/10/2024

Entry fee

£24.75

Valid 23/10/2024 - 22/09/2025

Entry fee

£33.00

Valid from 22/09/2025

A fantastic half marathon with just one decent climb at 8 miles to break it up! Apart from that the course is flat and fast and would be quick on the right day with low wind! Highly recommended and the course is beautiful along the beach! Rob A

First time visit here and I'll definitely return.. Marshals were great and so was the local support!! Good half marathon to make a weekend of it if not local! Stuart K

The route is very scenic and lovely views..  The finishers medal was really good and you get a few goodies. Tara N

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There is something for everyone in the family from as little as 3-4 years old. Good atmosphere by the sea front. Fast course. Local support is good along the course. Bassem A

You get to run along both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers. Alison H

Great local support for a course with fantastic views. The downside of seaside routes is the wind, though! Harvey G

First time I had run this event and it was very well organised. It’s an out and back course taking in both Boscombe and Bournemouth piers. I would certainly recommend this race to other runners. Goodie bag was good too including medal and t-shirt. Ian D

All in all a very good half marathon, the views were fantastic and the initial organisation I thought was brilliant. Adam B

This is the first time I've ever done Bournemouth Half and I absolutely loved it. It has an early start so it's not for a later riser but walking to the start pen amid an autumn sunrise was lovely, if not rather chilly and you were finished by lunchtime. Simone E

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

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