AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon tours city landmarks and south Birmingham parks before a lively finish at Aston University each May on a mixed city route.
Quick facts
- City-center, park and Edgbaston landmark route
- Free Great Run app provides tracking and splits
- Mixed inclines early, with more runnable closing miles
- Finish along Jennens Road at Aston University
About the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon
The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is a major Midlands road event with separate half-marathon and 10K entries. The 2027 edition is already announced and open, providing a high-confidence next-year seed.
Course
The mixed-profile route starts near Centenary Square, visits the Jewellery Quarter, Cannon Hill Park, Edgbaston and Digbeth, then finishes along Jennens Road at Aston University.
Race-day weather
Early May in Birmingham is often mild, but rain, breeze and occasional warmer sun are all possible. The mixed inclines favor effort-based pacing before the more runnable closing miles.
Past AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, May 3, 2026 | — | — |
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AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon FAQ
When is the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon?
The 2027 AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
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