Many runners enjoy running on or next to the beach, especially in the summer months. The pleasant scenery and the anticipation of post-race
beachside relaxation makes for a great race day experience.
Location : Silverknowes Prom, Edinburgh
Date : 20 June 2026
Run 3 x 7km on tarmac and seaside promenade at Silverknowes Prom.
Image provided by Blast Running.
Location : Perranporth Beach, Cornwall
Date : 11 July 2026
An out-and-back race from the scenic Perranporth Beach to the Bowgie Inn at Crantock.
Image provided by Purple Gecko Events.
Run Whitstable & Herne Bay (Summer)
Location : Whitstable, Kent
Date : 12 July 2026
A race along the Whitstable coastline, out to Herne Bay and back again.
Image provided by The Fix Events.
Location : Herne Bay, Kent
Date : 16 August 2026
A flat and fast, Kent-based seafront race from Herne Bay to Whitstable.
Image provided by Sporting Events UK.
Location : Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Date : 16 August 2026
A mainly flat, two lap race along the Clacton seafront.
Location : Fleetwood, Lancashire
Date : 23 August 2026
An exciting coastal challenge that embraces Fleetwood's rich nautical heritage. Run against the backdrop of the Irish Sea.
Image provided by Fylde Coast Runners.
Location : Abersoch, Gwynedd
Date : 19 September 2026
A race through and around the picturesque Welsh village of Abersoch, incorporating the local beach.
Image provided by abersochtriplecrown.com.
Location : Southbourne Beach, Dorset
Date : 27 September 2026
One of the SoBo series, based at Southbourne Beach beachfront. Runners follow an out-and-back course along the promenade.
Image provided by Long Player Running.
Location : Torbay, Devon
Date : 20 September 2026
A memorable half marathon, taking runners on a jourey along the English Riviera. A popular race with great crowd support.
Image provided by torbayhalfmarathon.co.uk.
Location : Bournemouth, Dorset
Date : 11 October 2026
Organised by the team who also provide the Edinburgh Marathon and Half Marathon, this popular beachfront race
has a route that includes both Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers.
Image provided by Run Bournemouth.
Updated : 3 June 2026