Great Birmingham Run

Great Run

From Great Run

Sunday 5th May 2024 Past event
Birmingham
£10.00 · 1 charity place

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, taking place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in the vibrant city of Birmingham, West Midlands! Organised by Great Run, this event is the Midlands' biggest and best running extravaganza, celebrating the spirit of the local community. With both 10k and half marathon distances available, runners aged 15 and up can participate in the 10k, while those aged 17 and older can take on the half marathon challenge.

Expect a thrilling atmosphere filled with electrifying start line excitement, top-notch on-route entertainment, and a lively event village that feels like an epic after-party! As you navigate through Birmingham's iconic landmarks, you'll be cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic supporters, making each step of your journey unforgettable. Join the thousands of passionate runners who hit the streets each year and experience the unique camaraderie and energy of the Great Birmingham Run in 2024! Will you rise to the challenge?

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Charity places

  • Alzheimer's Society

    Alzheimer's Society

    Half marathon

    £10.00

    Minimum pledge £250.00

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event.

There’s everything you’d expect from a Great Run – notorious start line hype, top on-route entertainment plus an event village that feels more like an after-party – but the carnival atmosphere and the passion and spirit of the runners is all Birmingham. Expect inspiring sights, iconic landmarks, and incredible support all along the 10k and half marathon routes.
Thousands of Brummie runners take to the streets every year to take on the challenge – will you join us in 2024?

AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run entries are open to runners aged 15+ (10k) and 17+ (Half marathon) on the day of the event.

Location

Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HP, UK

Great Run

Great Run

The Great Run Series includes over 20 run events including the Great North Run, the world’s biggest half-marathon. More than 230,000 participants of all ages and abilities take part in a Great Run event each year to set themselves challenges, run for fun, improve fitness, aim to beat their PB, or raise funds for an important cause. The events programme stretches across the UK from Glasgow to Portsmouth, offering a full range of distances from 1km Family Runs right through to a half marathon. The Great Swim Series includes the Great North Swim in the stunning Lake District, and the Great East Swim set in Alton Water in Ipswich. For over ten years Great Swim has provided thousands of swimmers with exhilarating, challenging and safe events. With swim distances ranging from 250 metres right up to a 10k, there is a distance for every age and every ability. Whether it’s your first time or you’re looking for your next adventure, get out of the pool and take the plunge with Great Swim.

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