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Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run
Get your own place
Get your own place
- Sign up at the Great Birmingham Run website
- Get a sponsorship pack from us
- Get set and go!
Get a charity place
You can register for a charity place through us when you pledge to raise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship
Got a place already?
Got a place already?
Request your sponsorship pack and join our team.
Help out on the day
Help out on the day
Join our dedicated events team to support our participants on the day.
Join us at the The Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run, the Midlands' leading half marathon, and take in some of the famous sights of Birmingham.
Starting in the city centre the run takes you past Edgbaston Cricket Ground and Cadbury World, before returning to finish on Broad Street. Taking place on the same day as the Birmingham International Marathon you will feel supported and energised the entire course. The atmosphere will be buzzing. You won’t want to miss out on this important day on the athletics calendar!
If you’re training for the half, then why not sign up for the The Great Birmingham Run 10k as part of your training and help raise even more money for CRUK!
We're the only charity fighting over 200 cancers including the one that matters most to you. Join our team and help raise money for our life-saving research.
Race day information
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to scream your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points along the course. Once you have finished, why not swing by to our post race reception where we can provide you with some food & drink and thank you in person.
Any questions? Click here to read our most frequently asked questions, which should provide you with all the information you need. Or, you can contact the Sports Team on 0300 123 5461.
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Training plans and advice
We've teamed up with the experts to give you the very best training support and advice for your event.
Get a cheering pack
Our pack includes a banner, clapper boards, cheering sticks, balloons, tattoos and running sacks.
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Volunteer opportunities
For the best view and atmosphere at this exciting event, make sure you join our cheering team and help our runners make it round the course!
Help out at Simplyhealth Great Birmingham Run