The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event. Join the thousands of people pounding the streets every year to rise to the challenge.
There’s everything you’d expect from a Great Run event – notorious start line hype, top en-route entertainment and an event village that feels more like an after-party – but the carnival atmosphere and the passion and spirit of the runners is all Birmingham.
Have a look at last year's highlights video.
And you can see the half-marathon route map here.
Don’t miss out... sign up today for a guaranteed place in this popular event!
If a half-marathon seems a little too far, why not look at the 10K Run instead?
Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Location: Birmingham
Registration fee: £25
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £200
The minimum age to take part is 17 as of race day.
When you join #TeamShine you will receive:
Shine has a limited number of charity places available. Book your spot on the start line today by clicking ‘sign up now’. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to avoid disappointment.
Do you have your own place?
If you have a general entry place in the race, we would love to have you as a part of #TeamShine!
With no minimum sponsorship pledge or registration fee, we simply ask you to raise as much as you can to support members and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Plus, you'll have access to all the great benefits above.
To join Shine with your own place, complete this short form.
The Great Runs are suitable for wheelchair entries - please see the FAQs on their website for more information.
If you are a wheelchair participant and you will require an assistant/pusher, it is possible for that person to have a free place. Once you've signed up for your own place, please contact us to let us know so that we can advise you on the next steps.
If you need any more information before signing up or have any other questions for the team, please get in touch by completing this short form.