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AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2023
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Choose between a half marathon or 10k course to challenge yourselves on the crowd filled streets of Birmingham in this epic event. Great for first timers and experienced runners alike, the course winds through the UK's second largest city and past its key landmarks. Come for the unbeatable race day atmosphere or for that cherished finisher's medal.
Brought to you by the people behind the Great North Run, the world's biggest half marathon.
Junior (9-15 years old), Mini (3-8 years old), Half Marathon , and 1 more
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Sun 7th May 2023
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
City Centre, Birmingham, UK
Start times
Sun 7th May 2023
Junior (9-15 years old):
8:45am | Mini (3-8 years old):
9:25am | Half Marathon :
9:30am | 10k:
9:30am Event summary
Here are the distances available for AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2023
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£39
10k
10km
£31
Junior (9-15 years old)
2.5km
£14
Mini (3-8 years old)
1.5km
£14
Route information
Starting on Broad Street at Centenary Square, runners for both the 10k and half marathon distances will head for the city’s world-famous Jewellery Quarter, passing the Chamberlain Clock at Warstone Lane and Vyse Street, beautiful St Paul’s Square and a city-centre route that features the Mailbox, Grand Central at New Street station, St Martin’s Church, Southside and Digbeth.
Half-marathon participants will follow the same iconic landmarks before heading out of the city centre along Pershore Road, reaching Selly Park at eight miles and a return route that takes in glorious Cannon Hill Park and Edgbaston Stadium.Both distances enjoy a grandstand finish at the Smithfield site near Bullring; home to Commonwealth Games beach volleyball and basketball.
*Please note course may be subject to change.
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What's included
- Bespoke Finishers Medal
- Exclusive finishers t-shirt
- Finishers goodie bag
- Free training plan
- Oncourse music entertainment zones to keep you motivated
- Incredible crowd support
- Access to local Runner Reward offers
- Pre-race training advice and motivation
- Access to the free Great Run app to allow your loved ones to track your progress along the route as well as access to all event information
- Oncourse hydration stations
- Post event finisher village with activations and giveaways
- Chip-timed results
- Closed roads
- Marked and marshalled route
- Full medical support
How to get there
City Centre, Birmingham, UK
Get full directionsPublic Transport
Due to the number of participants, it is advised that you use public transport.
Birmingham City Centre has a number of train stations that are within walking distance of the start/finish areas:
- Five Ways - Serviced by National Express Trains. 10 minutes from the start area on broad St. and 25 minutes walking time to finish line.
- Birmingham New Street - Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains. 15 minutes walking time to start and finish lines.
- Snow Hill - Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains. 15 minutes walking time to start line and 10 minutes to the finish.
- Moor Street - Serviced by National Express Trains. 15 minutes walking time to start line and 10 minutes to the finish.
- Jewellery Quarter - Serviced by National Express Trains. 25 minutes walking time to start line and 35 to finish.
Event day logistics
08:30 Event Village and information point opens
08:45 Junior Run start
09:20 Orange and White waves warm up
09:25 Mini Run start
09:30 Orange wave start
09:45 Green wave start
10:00 Pink wave starts
15:00 Event Village and information point closes
*All timings are subject to change, and confirmed start times will be released closer to the event date and communicated to all entrants by Great Run.
Start Times
Your start time and wave allocation will be based on your estimated finish time when you enter. You can determine what wave you are in by looking at your race number, which you will receive in your race pack.
Race Pack
Race numbers will be included in your race pack which will be sent to entrants who register before 10:00 on Friday 28 April. This will include your timing chip, wave colour, arrival time, and approximate start time.
Once you have received your race pack, you must read all the information as this is important preparation and will make sure you enjoy your day.
Entries after 10:00 on Friday 28 April
For 10K & Half Marathon
If you secure your entry after 10am on Friday 28 April, your number will not be posted, and you’ll need to collect it from the information point on the weekend of the event.
The information point is located in Centenary Square and open from:
- Saturday 6 May: 10:00 to 16:00
- Sunday 7 May: from 07:30
For Mini & Junior
If you secure your entry after 10am on Friday 28 April, your number will not be posted, and you’ll need to collect it from the information point on the weekend of the event.
- Saturday 6 May: 10:00 to 16:00 at Centenary Square
- Sunday 7 May: from 08:00 at Smithfield (near to the start/finish areas)
Entrants who have their race number do not need to register on the day.
There will be Great Run Information points on the day for if you have any last minute queries.
Age Requirements
Great Birmingham Run entries are open to runners aged 15 & over for the 10k and 17 & over for the Half Marathon.
The Junior race is for children aged 9 - 15. The Mini race is for children aged 3 - 8, and all Mini entrants must run with a parent.
Bag Drop
A self-service bag drop will be available for all runners on event day. All runners need to fill out their bag label (which is detached from their race number) and attach it to their bag before dropping it off. There will be security staff present but the organisers cannot accept any responsibility for lost/stolen items.
Live Photos
Your official race photos from the run will go LIVE the moment you pass a MarathonPhotos.Live photographer at points around the course.
Share your race number with family and friends and they can register to be notified as soon as your photos are online, as well as track your progress around the course.
Results
Results will be published here after the event.
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