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Step into Christmas

Name: Step into Christmas
Start: 2026-12-13
Location: Long Player Running

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Sunday, 13 December 2026

Long Player Running

16 Harland Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4DN

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Set on the beachfront promenade at Southbourne (SoBo), to the east of Bournemouth, with views along the coast, this is a flat, tarmacked event suitable for all abilities. Step into Christmas consists of an 'out and back' route along the prom...

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