Races Half marathon · Birmingham, UK
Great Birmingham Run
Great Birmingham Run is a rolling half marathon in Birmingham, UK, held each May. A city-centre half with a well-known pull up toward the finish — pace the last 5K with respect. Early May is 9-15C. The rises around Birmingham are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
May
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early May is 9-15C.
Racing this course well
A city-centre half with a well-known pull up toward the finish — pace the last 5K with respect.
The rises around Birmingham are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
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- When is the Great Birmingham Run?
- It is held each May in Birmingham, UK. Check the official Great Birmingham Run site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Great Birmingham Run course flat?
- A city-centre half with a well-known pull up toward the finish — pace the last 5K with respect.
- How should I train for the Great Birmingham Run?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Great Birmingham Run: rolling terrain, May conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Birmingham build.
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