Join the Ellis Edwards Foundation at 'Run Bournemouth 2026'
This October, the Ellis Edwards Foundation is gathering an incredible team of runners, families and supporters to take part in Run Bournemouth – a weekend of coastal running events for every age and ability. Whether you’re lacing up for your first 5K, pushing for a half‑marathon PB, or cheering on your little ones in the kids’ races, this is your moment to do something powerful in Ellis’s name.
Every mile you run helps us support bereaved children who have lost a parent or sibling. Every step carries Ellis’s light forward.
The Races
Run Bournemouth offers a brilliant mix of events across the weekend:
- Supernova 5K – A magical night‑time run along the seafront
- Supersonic 10K – Fast, flat and perfect for all abilities
- Half Marathon – A stunning coastal challenge with unforgettable views
- Kids’ Races – 1K, 1.5K and 2K distances for young runners
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or brand new to the sport, there’s a race that fits you.
How to Register
- Visit the official Run Bournemouth website: Run Bournemouth – 10th/11th October 2026
- Choose your race distance
- Complete your registration and secure your place
After signing up, it’s time to get training! Tag us on your social media updates and let everyone keep track of your progress (it helps with your fundraising too).
Run for the Ellis Edwards Foundation
By choosing to run for EEF, you’re helping us:
- Fund vital initiatives including counselling, family grief breaks and community activities
- Support children and their families navigating unimaginable loss
- Raise awareness of childhood bereavement
Your effort on race day creates real impact long after the finish line.
Join Our Fundraising Team on JustGiving
We’ve made fundraising simple, supportive and inspiring. To join our JustGiving team:
- Visit our EEF JustGiving Team Page here
- Click “Join the Team”
- Create your fundraising page
- Share your story and start raising support
Every pound raised helps us reach more children and fund more life‑changing work.
Not running? You can still support us...
Join our mission
If running isn’t for you, there are still meaningful ways to be part of the weekend:
- Donate to our team page
- Sponsor a runner
- Share our campaign on social media
- Come along on race day to cheer on all the runners
Your support – in any form – makes a difference.
Be Part of Something Bigger This October
Run Bournemouth is more than a race. It’s another community event we’re proud to support, whilst raising awareness of the charity and fundraising through our brilliant runners. It’s a chance to honour Ellis, and help those children who need it most – offering a glimmer of light during their darkest days.
Join our mission. Run with us. Support us.
Let’s fill the seafront with yellow, purple and a tonne of Ellis Edwards Foundation community spirit!
