New-look route for 2023 AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run revealed

A new-look AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run has been revealed with the start line at the city’s showpiece Centenary Square and finish line at Smithfield – home to sporting action during the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

This year’s 10k and half marathon routes showcase the best of Birmingham city centre and beyond and take in historic St Paul’s Square in the Jewellery Quarter for both distances and picturesque Cannon Hill Park for the 13.1-mile run.

Taking place during May Bank Holiday weekend (Sunday May 7) entries are now open.

This year’s event will feature everything you’d expect from a Great Run – start line excitement, top on-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 about Brum.

Starting on Broad Street at Centenary Square, runners for both the 10k and half marathon distances will head for the Jewellery Quarter, passing the Chamberlain Clock at Warstone Lane and Vyse Street, 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 participants will follow the same iconic landmarks before heading out of the city centre along Pershore Road, reaching Selly Park at eight miles and a return route that takes in glorious Cannon Hill Park and Edgbaston Stadium.

Both distances enjoy a grandstand finish at the Smithfield site near Bullring; home to Commonwealth Games beach volleyball and basketball.

Charlie Musson, brand and PR director at AJ Bell, said: “We know that inspirational mass-participation events such as the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run can have a really positive effect on physical health and mental wellbeing.

“Everybody taking on the 10k or half marathon is either working towards a personal goal or supporting good causes along the way and we are really proud to be a part of this fantastic Birmingham event.”

Paul Foster, chief executive, Great Run Company, said: “The 2022 Great Birmingham Run 10k was such a special occasion but we were determined to go one better this year and I’m so excited to reveal a route that shows off the best of Brum.

“We can’t wait for May Bank Holiday Weekend and the chance to see Birmingham come alive once again with the colour and energy of a Great Run event.”

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