2026 - Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
From Stuweb Events
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 08:30
- Location Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Price £39.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the 2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon, organized by Stuweb Events! Taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, this unique point-to-point race will start in the vibrant Wolverhampton City Centre and finish in the bustling Brindley Place in Birmingham. Runners will enjoy a stunning course along picturesque canal towpaths, featuring a mix of gravel tracks, unkempt trails, and smooth pavement. With race distances set for the half marathon, participants can look forward to a largely flat route, punctuated by charming locks and bridges, including the iconic Coseley Tunnel—a thrilling 360-meter highlight of the journey.
This event is designed to accommodate runners of all abilities, with a time trial format allowing participants to start in waves from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM based on their predicted finish times. To keep you refreshed, floating drink stations on canal barges will be available every three miles. As you cross the finish line in the heart of Brindley Place, you'll be greeted with a bespoke finishers medal and a well-stocked goody bag. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting community event in the West Midlands
This event is designed to accommodate runners of all abilities, with a time trial format allowing participants to start in waves from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM based on their predicted finish times. To keep you refreshed, floating drink stations on canal barges will be available every three miles. As you cross the finish line in the heart of Brindley Place, you'll be greeted with a bespoke finishers medal and a well-stocked goody bag. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting community event in the West Midlands
2026 - Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Sat 4th July 2026
Organiser's Description
A unique point to point race along canal towpaths starting in Wolverhampton City Centre and finishing in Brindley Place in Birmingham. The race is run in a time trial format with runners starting in waves from 8:30 - 12:00 based on their predicted finish time. The conditions underfoot vary from gravel tracks and un-kept trails to smooth pavement.
The route is largely flat with locks and bridges as the only inclines and includes the famous 'Coseley Tunnel' - a 360m tunnel a memorable feature of the scenic course. The route features floating drink stations (canal barges) every 3 miles. The finish line is in the heart of Brindley Place in the centre of Birmingham, all finishers will receive a bespoke finishers medal and well stocked goody bag.
The route is largely flat with locks and bridges as the only inclines and includes the famous 'Coseley Tunnel' - a 360m tunnel a memorable feature of the scenic course. The route features floating drink stations (canal barges) every 3 miles. The finish line is in the heart of Brindley Place in the centre of Birmingham, all finishers will receive a bespoke finishers medal and well stocked goody bag.
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My first HM and what a great one to run! The route was fantastic, mostly flat but there was a fair amount of bridges to run over but they just changed things up a bit.
The event was extremely well organised, perfectly spaced water stations and plenty of marshals where needed.
The start was awesome - being able to go when you were ready rather than being in a huge crowd was fantastic!
Signing up for next year too!
Michael
·3 days ago
Very enjoyable race. The event was well organised with good communication to the runners from the organisers. The marshalls and crew were excellent and very friendly. Getting to the start by train couldn't be more convenient.
The race is mostly flat but the bridges at the end were quite challenging on tired legs. There's a mixture of surfaces along the route including compacted earth, gritty tow paths, mud, tarmac and slippery cobbles. The scenery offers a real contrast between very pretty canals and urban hidiousness under the M5.
Overall, this was a great race and one I plan to do again.
Wasn't sure what go expect with it being my first race, but it was so well organised from the start to finish. Bags were dropped in Wolverhampton and taken to Birmingham for collections. Route was well sign posted all along the route and lovely Marshalls to encourage you on.
The goody bags were a lovely bonus also medals and t shirts. Would definitely do this race again.
Thank you!!
2026 - Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
