Great Birmingham Run
Organiser's Description
The Great Birmingham Run will be an action-packed weekend of running. For the first time the 10k and Half Marathon events will take place on the same day, with the Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run on the Saturday
Starting in the heart of the city, runners soak up the atmosphere and music all the way to the finish, passing our famous entertainment zones every kilometre. The route starts in the historic heart of Birmingham, follows the ever-changing landscape and passes world-famous heritage sites.
Whether you do it for a challenge, to fundraise for charity, or simply for fun, it’s not to be missed! Places are limited, so get in quick to secure your place on the start line.
We understand that there may be uncertainty over what is and isn’t going to be possible this year, but we want to give you the confidence to book your place knowing exactly what will happen if we can’t deliver the event as planned, or if you are personally effected by the pandemic.
In the scenario of a 2021 event date change or cancellation by us and for whatever reason, all entrants (including 2020 rollovers) will be automatically deferred into the subsequent staging of the event.
In the scenario of a 2021 event date change or cancellation by us and for whatever reason, all entrants (including 2020 rollovers) will be automatically deferred into the subsequent staging of the event.
WHAT WILL IT BE LIKE ON THE DAY?
ARRIVAL ON SITE Plan your journey in advance, but please do not arrive more than 30 minutes before your scheduled start time Make sure you have the NHS Track and Trace app on your phone and check into the event using the QR code on your race number once you arrive Bring a face covering to wear before and after the race, bring hand sanitiser.
RUN READY Read, check and read again our pre–event emails and communications for last minute advice and instruction.
RUN SMART Be considerate, taking part this year might not be about your P.B. As a running community we need to be aware and personally responsible when we run, so we can all enjoy the event while staying safe.
RUN SAFE Maintain social distancing, look out for and adhere to all signage on course, at the start and finish Please use the multiple hand sanitiser stations around the site and when you see them Please use private transport where possible.
CAN I BRING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY? There is likely to be restrictions around spectators at the event, please check your pre-race emails and our websites for details closer to the time.
Ensure you plan your journey to the start line in advance as there will be a number of road closures in place and your usual routes into the city may not be available.
Birmingham City centre is well-serviced by buses/coaches. Due to the road closures for the event some local bus services will be diverted, visit nxbus.co.uk then click on ‘temporary diversions’ to view the most up-to-date information.
Birmingham City centre has a number of train stations that are within walking distance of the start/finish areas.
If you do need to use your car do not rely on sat navs as these could take you along routes that are closed for the event; click here for the maps of the road closures in place for the event and plan your route accordingly.
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