Eightmile Events

We need help at Town To Trail running event on 23rd August for a few hours.
Thanks!

Looking fantastic for Sunday 23rd August 4pm.
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Entry at https://bournemouth.eightmile.run

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Only a few weeks now until Bournemouth’s Town to Trail, 8 mile trail run!

Did you know you can leave Bournemouth’s bustling town centre and, within minutes, be running through beautiful gardens, woodland trails and green spaces?

On Sunday 23 August 4pm, Bournemouth Town to Trail will bring together local businesses, community running groups and volunteers to introduce more people to trail running and celebrate the incredible outdoor spaces right on our doorstep.

Whether you’re an experienced runner or trying trail running for the first time, this beginner-friendly 8-mile trail run is designed to be welcoming, inclusive and fun.

📍 Race HQ: Patch at Bobby’s & Co
🏁 Start: The Pagoda, Bournemouth Gardens
🕓 4:00pm (Registration from 2:00pm)

✅ Fully waymarked route
💧 Mid-route aid station hosted by The Club at Meyrick Park
🏅 Finisher’s medal for everyone
🎉 Post-run celebrations back at Patch in the town centre

This event has been made possible thanks to the support of local partners and community organisations who share our passion for helping more people get active and discover a different side of Bournemouth.

🔗 Entry link in bio.
https://bournemouth.eightmile.run

Town to Trail Bournemouth — 8 Mile Trail Run Bournemouth's only urban-to-trail running event. An 8 mile beginner-friendly trail run from the heart of town to the woods. Hosted by Eightmile Events with Sole Clinic.

Trailer 2026
- Beat the Ferry 50k
- Studland 25k

https://youtu.be/ylPg1iscLKw?is=GHY9ZiIvTGd2_YrD

Credit to Adam Greatbatch and - Out in the Sun - race video productions.

Thanks to Xmiles UK Running Free National Trust and all the marshals who made it all possible.

Running 50K to Beat a Ferry | Eight Mile Events Beat the Ferry 50K was an incredible day out on the trails, with st...

Up next we have Bournemouth Town to Trail, an 8 mile beginner friendly run showcasing the trails available a short distance from the town centre.

Delivered in partnership with local running group you’ll be supported on the day with an aid station in the beautiful Meyrick park The Club at Meyrick Park

Registration and HQ will be in Patch - Work Near Home right in the heart of town.

With thanks to our title sponsor Your One Stop Nutrition Shop. ,visit their website for beginner guides to sports nutrition.

🔗 sign up link in bio

What a day.

If you were part of it, whether you ran, volunteered, or simply came along to cheer, thank you.

More photos will be out over the coming days. If you captured any moments along the route or at the finish, please send them to us via DM or tag us in your posts. We’d genuinely love to share as many as we can.

2027 entries will be opening shortly!

Until then… here’s a few moments from an unforgettable day.

Chase That Feeling.

ONE WEEK TO GO!!!

We were out in the Beautiful Purbecks today checking the course ready for next weekend. These are just some of the epic views you’ll experience as you take on Beat the Ferry 50km or Studland 25km.

Don’t want to miss out? Entries are still open, use the sign up link in bio.