This year’s Bournemouth Bay Run will celebrate 40 years of events by going back to the 80s.
The 40th Bournemouth Bay Run will take place on Sunday 2 April, 2023 and organisers are appealing for runners who took part 40 years ago to email any photos of running the Bay Run over the years to bay.run@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Councillor Beverley Dunlop, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Vibrant Places said: “If you, or someone you know took part in the Bournemouth Bay Run back in the 80s, we would love to hear from you!
“This year, runners are encouraged to wear 80s running gear to mark the four-decade milestone.
“Bright neon colours were all the rage in the 80s and forget about leggings or tights, it was all about those really short shorts!
“And no 80s running outfit is complete without some fun accessories, so think ‘Flashdance’ and add headbands, leg warmers, or even fingerless gloves.”
David Prosser (photoed above) took part in 1990, he recalled: “My most vivid memories from 1990 are of running up past the BIC, to the top of the cliffs, which was around the 10-mile mark and proved a killer section!
“However, after the drop back down onto the promenade there were literally hundreds of supporters lining the route to the finish, spurring the runners on, so the incredible views and scenery along the route were capped off by the cheering crowd.
“I recall my time was 1:46 but the last 3 miles were the most challenging and rewarding.”
Kevin Scott CEO at media partner Hot Radio and Hot Gold Radio said: “This is a key date in our calendar, and we are delighted to be supporting this year’s Bournemouth Bay Run bringing our community together to raise vital funds for local charities as well as working off some of those winter lbs.
“We can’t wait to see runners going ‘full 80s’ along the prom to celebrate 40 years of running!
“We have fantastic DJs and warm-ups in place for you as well as freebies, fun, and so much more planned plus music to fit the era so don’t delay, sign up today.”
Get back on track with those resolutions and rock those neon colours with pride—just make sure to stretch properly before hitting the streets!
For more information check out the Bournemouth Bay Run website.