Great Birmingham Run

From Great Run

Sunday 14th October 2018 Past event

1 race

Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Great Birmingham Run, organized by Great Run, on Sunday, October 14th, 2018! This thrilling half marathon invites runners to embrace the vibrant spirit of Birmingham as they tackle a challenging 13.1-mile course that winds through the city’s most iconic landmarks. Participants will enjoy the lively atmosphere created by enthusiastic supporters and the energizing sounds of live music from bands along the route. Key highlights include passing by the famed Bullring, the delightful Cadbury World, and the historic Edgbaston cricket ground. Runners will finish with a dramatic downhill dash on Broad Street, right into the heart of Birmingham. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable community event!

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Take your place as the City comes together for this half marathon challenge. Experience the support of the community all the way along the 13.1 mile course through the heart of Birmingham. The route features the iconic Bullring, Cadbury World and Edgbaston cricket ground, which are all brought to life by the motivating sounds of live music from bands on the run, with a dramatic downhill finish on Broad Street, right into the heart of the city.

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Birmingham

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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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