Great Birmingham Run

Run a half marathon or 10k in aid of Age UK Solihull and you can help us continue to help older and vulnerable people in Solihull.
When: Sunday 3 May 2025
Where: Birmingham City Centre
Registration fee: FREE!
Minimum sponsorship: £250 (half marathon), £150 (10k)
Registration deadline: tbc (April 2026)
The Great Birmingham Run will take 20,000 runners 13.1 miles from the iconic City Centre backdrop south towards the world famous cricketing arena of Edgbaston and onto Bournville, the home of Cadbury World.
If you'd like to get sponsored and take part in aid of Age UK Solihull, we can support you with your fundraising.
The money you raise will stay in Solihull to help us provide advice, support and companionship for older people across the borough.
Interested in signing up? Complete our Enquiry Form and we will be in touch to secure your place!
FREE running vest!
Once you've raised your first £100, we will send you an Age UK Solihull running vest for you to wear while training, during the race and to keep afterwards.
Interested in taking part in aid of Age UK Solihull?
Set up a JustGiving page so people can sponsor you, or download a sponsorship form at the bottom of this page for offline donations.
Looking for something a bit different?
Check out our other challenge events if you don't think the Great Birmingham Run is the one for you.
From skydives and bungee jumps to inflatable obstacle courses and virtual events, we are sure to have something on offer to suit you!
Past runners
Read about past members of Team Age UK Solihull who have completed the Great Birmingham Run and raised funds to help older people in Solihull.