Published on Monday 03 February 2025

Registrations for Vitality Bay Run are now open – sign up today and join the Spring challenge which promises fun, fitness and community spirit.
If self-care and a more active lifestyle is on your new year’s resolution list, the 2025 Vitality Bay Run event provides the perfect opportunity to start ticking off those boxes.
Scheduled for Sunday, 23 March 2025, registrations for the Vitality Bay Run are now open, with four race options on offer: the Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and a 1km Children’s race, catering to runners of all ages and abilities.
Join over 3,000 people running against the picturesque backdrop of Bournemouth’s seven-mile stretch of sandy beaches and the scenic Poole Bay. The event promotes a healthy, active lifestyle within our community and supports local charities, including Dorset Mind, Bournemouth Foodbank, Forest Holme Hospice and Healthbus Trust.
Health and Life insurer Vitality is continuing its partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council as the title sponsor and Official Wellness Partner of the Vitality Bay Run for a further three years.
Fitness trainers from BCP Leisure teams will support on the day, providing warm up and animation in the race village, situated in the Lower Gardens.
Cllr Richard Herrett, Portfolio Holder for Destination, Leisure and Commercial Operations, said: “The Vitality Bay Run is a great example of how sport brings our community together, especially when the backdrop is our beautiful coastline.
“We’re so pleased to have Vitality’s continued support as we inspire participants to keep active and healthy, particularly as part of an event that raises so much for good causes.”
Nick Read, Managing Director of the Vitality Programme, said: “As one of the largest employers in the area, we’re immensely proud to continue to sponsor this landmark event in the local running calendar for the next three years.
“The Vitality Bay Run is a fantastic event that brings the community together, inspiring people of all ages and abilities to get active and embrace healthier, more active lifestyles – something that is at the heart of everything we do at Vitality.”
Entertainment and race commentary will once again be provided by Hot Radio, keeping up the day’s vibrant atmosphere.
For more information, and to sign up for this fantastic event, visit the official Vitality Bay Run website.