Birmingham Black Country Half-Marathon
From Stuweb Events
- Date Sat 7th July 2018
- Location Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Birmingham Black Country Half-Marathon, taking place on Saturday, July 7th, 2018! Organized by Stuweb Events, this unique point-to-point race promises a picturesque journey along canal towpaths starting in the vibrant Wolverhampton City Centre and finishing in the heart of Birmingham at Brindley Place.
Runners will enjoy a diverse terrain that varies from gravel tracks and unkempt trails to smooth pavement, making it an exciting challenge for all participants. The route is predominantly flat, with charming locks and bridges providing the only inclines. Among the highlights is the iconic 360-meter Coseley Tunnel, offering a memorable experience along this scenic course. Plus, keep hydrated with floating drink stations located on canal barges every 3 miles! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at this remarkable event!
Runners will enjoy a diverse terrain that varies from gravel tracks and unkempt trails to smooth pavement, making it an exciting challenge for all participants. The route is predominantly flat, with charming locks and bridges providing the only inclines. Among the highlights is the iconic 360-meter Coseley Tunnel, offering a memorable experience along this scenic course. Plus, keep hydrated with floating drink stations located on canal barges every 3 miles! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit at this remarkable event!
Organiser's Description
A unique point to point race along canal towpaths, starting in Wolverhampton City Centre and finishing in Brindley Place in the centre of Birmingham. 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 360m 'Coseley Tunnel' - a memorable feature of this scenic course. The route also features floating drink stations (canal barges) every 3 miles.
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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 months 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!!
Location
British Waterways Canal Dock Wolverhampton WV1 1LJ
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