Who said grown-ups should have all the fun?
The AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run sees our smallest runners (aged 3-8) take on a 1.5km dash, while Junior runners (aged 9-15) tackle a supercharged 2.5km sprint.
With a city centre start and finish and the same distinctive carnival atmosphere as the main event, the next generation of athletes will be off to a flying start.
See photos from last year's event here.
And have a look at the route maps here.
On top of lots of high fives and cheering supporters and an incredible sense of achievement, all runners will get:
For these events sign up directly with the event organisers via their website and then please let us know by completing this short form.
Date: Sunday, 5th May 2024
Location: Birmingham
Registration fee: Mini & Junior entry £14 payable direct to the event organisers.
Minimum sponsorship pledge: There's no minimum sponsorship - just raise whatever you can!
Please note that Shine does not have any charity places in the Mini & Junior Great Birmingham Runs - it's necessary to sign up with the organisers to get places.
When you join #TeamShine you will receive:
Please read the information on the organiser's website here.
Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. When you receive your child's race number there will be an adult race bib with it. If both parents wish to run with their child, then you can collect another adult bib on the day from the event's Information Point.
Junior entrants (9+) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.
For more info on child, parent and family entries please click here.
If you have any questions for our Fundraising Team, get in touch by completing our enquiry form.