Birmingham Running Festival

• Unique themed medal
• Chip timed results
• Free official race photographs
• Post race goodies
• Water stations
• Marked route
• Marshals
• Free parking
• Toilets
• Baggage drop
• Fruit and Flapjack

RACE PACK COLLECTION

You will collect your race pack on the day of the event. Please arrive 45 minutes before the event so that you can collect your timing chip and race number.

RACE SCHEDULE

09:30am - Half Marathon

10:00am - 5k

10:05am - 10k

13:00pm - End time

TOILETS

There are toilets at the Visitor Centre, at Banners Gate, and at the Wyndley Leisure Centre.

TRAINING PLANS (BY ANDY VERNON)

10 week 10k plan - https://www.birminghamrunningfestival.com/10-week-10k-training-plan/

12 week Half Marathon plan - https://www.birminghamrunningfestival.com/12-week-half-marathon-training-plan-by-andy-vernon/

Normal running gear is perfect for this event. Please have suitable running shoes and it is advised that you bring some warm clothes for after the event.

Spectators are very welcome at this event. Bring family or friends to come cheer you across the finish line.

Volunteers really help the runners have the best experience possible.

If you would like to Volunteer then please follow this link - https://www.birminghamrunningfestival.com/volunteer/

Are your events chip timed?

Yes, all of our events are chip timed and accurately measured.

What is the minimum age to enter an event?
11 years old for a 5k, 15 years old for a 10k and 17 years old for Half Marathon.

When do entries close before an event? Can I enter on the day?
Entries normally close when the event sells out or on the Thursday before the event. Entries on the day is dependent on the capacity for the event, please refer to the specific event page after online entries have closed to see is there are entries on the day.

When will I receive more information about the event?
You will receive all race information, via email, in the week leading up to the event. For a weekend event you will receive it by Wednesday, and for a mid-week event, you will receive it by Monday.

Will I receive anything through the post?
No, nothing is posted. You will receive all race information by email and you will collect your race pack on the day of the event.

Do we collect our Timing Chip and Race Number on the day of the event?

Yes, that is correct. Please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the race start so you have plenty of time to collect them.

Are there water stations?
Yes, this event has water stations

Am I allowed to wear headphones?
We’d strongly advise against it – the nature of the events means that you need to be aware of your surroundings and be able to hear marshals instructions.

Do you have a baggage drop? Do you charge for it?
Yes we will have a baggage drop, and it is FREE to use. We have a member of staff managing the station while you run.

What do I get at the end of the race?
You can help yourself to fruit and a flapjack when you finish.

Where will results be available?
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.