Great Birmingham Run

Road Running covering 10 km to 21.1 km in Birmingham (England, United Kingdom)

Location

Birmingham, England, United KingdomShow on map(52.4862° N, 1.8904° W)

Date & StatusMay 2, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Great Birmingham Run is an endurance sporting event in Birmingham, England, GB focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Public Park, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (greatrun.org).

Official website

Great Birmingham Run in Birmingham (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Public Park Kids & Youth Races

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	76 m - 116 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	79 m - 98 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+95 m D+

Elevation loss

-95 m D-

Altitude range

76 m - 116 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+95 m D+Peak 116 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 76 m to 116 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 116 m·at 11.3 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Birmingham Run take place?

Great Birmingham Run takes place in Birmingham, England, GB (start area at coordinates 52.4862° N, 1.8904° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 2, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Great Birmingham Run?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Birmingham Run?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 76 m and 116 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Great Birmingham Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (greatrun.org).