Great Birmingham Run
The Great Birmingham Run is the second biggest half marathon in the UK. The city comes alive with thousands of runners pounding the streets as they tick off 13.1 miles, encouraged by on course bands, entertainment and cheering crowds. Sign up today to be a part of this incredible event!
About The Event
Birmingham’s biggest and best running event returns to the city’s streets. Take your place and be part of the celebration.
How to enter
There are two ways you can join Team Macmillan in this event.
Secure a charity place
Bag yourself one of our charity places and help us be there for the people living with cancer in the UK. We ask for a £25 entry fee and a minimum fundraising pledge of £250 (excluding gift aid).
Use your own place
If you have bought a place in the race already and would like to run for us, sign up here and we'll get a free Macmillan running top sent to you. There's no minimum sponsorship, just raise as much as you can!
'The support at the Great Birmingham Run was truly exceptional.'
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
As a Team Macmillan runner you'll receive:
- A free Macmillan technical running top plus iron-on letters to customise your kit
- A digital fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- Access to our online training materials
- Invites to exclusive online events to support you with all elements of your training and fundraising
- Post-event hospitality once you cross that finish line
- Regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date with Macmillan's news and activities
- The loudest and most supportive cheer points on the course!
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up. You must be aged 17 or over on the day of the event to take part.
Event Accessibility
For questions regarding accessibility at this event please contact the event organisers.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
Volunteering
We need an army of cheerers to make this event special. If running is not your thing or you have any family and friends who'd like to come and support you on the day, we'd love them to join our volunteer team!
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