AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2025: Route, start time & more about the 10K and half marathon this weekend
Thousands are once again expected to participate in this year’s sold-out Great Birmingham Run - here’s what you need to know
The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2025 – the Midlands’ premier mass-participation event – takes place this Sunday, May 4, 2025 - including both the 10k and a half marathon.
On Saturday, Minis (aged 3-8) can also take on a 1.5km route, while juniors (9-15) face a 2.5km challenge at the city’s world-famous Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr, which was the centrepiece of Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Route information, times and maps
Runners will start from Centenary Square at 8.30am on Sunday, with the finish line at Smithfield for both the 10k and half marathon.
The half-marathon and 10k routes are once again filled with Brummie landmarks including the world-famous Jewellery Quarter, beautiful St Paul’s Square and a city-centre route that features the Mailbox, Grand Central at New Street station, St Martin’s Church, Southside and Digbeth.
Half-marathon runners will take in the sights of south Birmingham with Cannon Hill Park and Bournville featuring along the route.
See the map below for the half marathon route and start route:
Half Marathon Map
The half marathon map can be seen below also:
You can see the 10k map here, too.
Road closures
There will be a rolling programme of road closures on event day. Please click on the link here to view a full list of roads and timings.