Great Birmingham Run

Overview
England's second city is the perfect stage for the event that attracts competitors from across the UK and around the world.The course takes in some of the city's most iconic sights including the Bullring, the Cadbury World in Bournville and Edgbaston cricket ground. Live music from 'bands on the run' keep you motivated every step of the way and thousands of supporters turn out to cheer finishers across the line on Broad Street in the heart of the city centre.The Great Birmingham Run is ran annually in October. The race is formally known as the Birmingham Half Marathon, from 2011 it became part of the Great Run series of road races.Established in 2008, it incorporated the 2009 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships.
Course details
England's second city is the perfect stage for the event that attracts competitors from across the UK and around the world.The course takes in some of the city's most iconic sights including the Bullring, the Cadbury World in Bournville and Edgbaston cricket ground. Live music from 'bands on the run' keep you motivated every step of the way and thousands of supporters turn out to cheer finishers across the line on Broad Street in the heart of the city centre.The Great Birmingham Run is ran annually in October. The race is formally known as the Birmingham Half Marathon, from 2011 it became part of the Great Run series of road races.Established in 2008, it incorporated the 2009 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships.
What's included
The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run will take runners from the iconic City Centre backdrop south towards the world famous cricketing arena of Edgbaston and on to Bournville, the home of Cadbury World. As well as the fantastic sights and support from the locals there will be some upbeat musicians and bands to keep you going along the route.
As runners travel through this scenic course they will pass by sites such as: Balti Triangle, Calthorpe Park, National Exhibition Centre, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Canon Hill Park, The Bullring and Cadbury World.
All finishers will receive a finisher's pack as soon as they cross the finish line. Finishers' packs are sorted by size, so please take the t-shirt size you asked for on your entry form.
17 years old and over.