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Birmingham 1/2 Marathon, 10k & 5k
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Streetly Lodge, Thornhill Rd, Sutton Coldfield B74 3EW, UKSun 24th April 2022
Starting at 09:00
1 race
£27.00
COVID-19 INFORMATION
All UK Triathlon 2020 events
Your Health before the Event
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms do not come to the event. If you develop symptoms within 14 days after the event and are tested positive, please contact UK Triathlon immediately.
Social Distancing
It is each and every person's responsibility to social distance at 2 metres where possible before, during and after the event. Please make sure your spectators are aware of and abide by the 2 metre distance rule.
Hand Sanitising
There will be 10 hand sanitiser stations around the venue, please hand sanitise before registration, entering transition, finish line and whenever you have the opportunity to do so before and after the event. Please sanitise before and after toilet use.
Registration
Please allow more time than normal to register. You must register yourself. You cannot have anyone register for you. Only one competitor will be allowed to register at a time (except relay teams who must register together). Please queue at a 2 metre separation. Hand sanitise before entering. Every competitor will be temperature checked with a digital thermometer before registering.
Transition
Each competitor has their own numbered racking position. Rack only there and with your race number facing you.
Race Brief
There will be a short race brief shortly before each event starts from the finish line stage which will be announced over the PA system on the day.
Start Format - Lake Swim
Competitors will each have their own individual start time and be started at the edge of the lake at 10 second intervals. You can only do your warm up on dry land. Maintain a 2 metre gap from other swimmers at all times.
Start Format - Pool Swim
Competitors will each have their own individual start time at 30 second intervals. Maintain a 2 metre gap from other swimmers at all times.
Bike Course
Normal drafting rules apply.
Run Course
Overtake or pass other competitors at a minimum distance of 2 metres where possible.
Feed Stations Run & Finish line
Drinks will be dispensed for you at feed stations, High5 Energy Source & Water will be identified clearly with signs. Move away as quickly as possible allowing for other competitors. Bin your litter.
Spectators
Please do not bring unnecessary spectators if possible. Your Covid Officer is Vic Bickerton If you wish to report anything regarding Covid safety, please report it to Vic located at the finish line.
Organiser's Description
Whether you are running for fun or an experienced runner, choose which distance you’d like to take part in.
The event guarantees to be a fantastic challenge and a great day out!
Event course within Sutton Park, the largest urban parkland in Europe covering 2,400 acres.
Closed to traffic run course on tarmac roads within the park and rural run through heathland & ancient woodland
On-site parking
Finishers medal for everyone
Prizes for the top 3 male & female in the 1/2 marathon & 10k
Prizes for the winners of the male & female 5k Fun Run
Prizes for age group winners
Entry open for 16+ yr old in the 1/2 Marathon, 14+ yr old in the 10k, 12+ yr old in the 5k. Under 12's may take part in the 5k Fun Run but must be accompanied by an 18+ yr old.
Free entry for under 12's in the 5k fun run (must be accompained by a full paying adult)
Sutton Park, Boldmere Gate, Birmingham, B73 6JH (Streetly Gate entrance)
Supported by Birmingham City Council, we are delighted that the fabulous venue of Sutton Park, Birmingham is the setting for our Birmingham 1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5k Fun Run. In the centre of the country and served by excellent road links, Sutton Park gives the perfect setting for a memorable running experience.
Delivering a sense of wilderness within an urban environment, visitors to Sutton Park can enjoy the captivating scenery.
What's Included
Closed to traffic run course on tarmac roads within the park and rural run through heathland & ancient woodland
On-site parking
Prizes for the top 3 male & female in the 1/2 marathon & 10k
Prizes for the winners of the male & female 5k Fun Run
Prizes for age group winners
- Goody bag
- Bespoke medal
- Winners prizes
Location
race day information
Please take some time to read all the event information, it will make it far more enjoyable for you and reduce the need to ask questions on the day. Good luck and have a great day!
Race Day Information
You can use this information as a guide for your 2022 event. Full and up to date 2022 competitor race day information with your race number and start time will be emailed to you 7-10 days before the event.
WE DO NOT POST ANYTHING OUT - you will collect your race numbers, tattoos, stickers etc. at registration on the day.
Age Categories (age on race day)
12 years of age for the 5k fun run
14 years of age for the 10k run.
16 years of age for the 1/2 Marathon.
We have no minimum age for our 5k fun run but under 12 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an adult (18 years +).
The Course
5k - 1 Lap
10k - 2 Laps
half marathon - 4 Laps of extended course
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