AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10K

Event details

Join 14,000 runners and take on the biggest and best running event in the Midlands, the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10K. Starting and finishing in the heart of the city, you'll high-five your way along the course before crossing the finish line and basking in the glory of your incredible achievement.

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10K.

Charity places

Join Team BHF and help us to get one step closer to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. To get a charity place, you'll need to pay an entry fee of £10 and commit to raising a fundraising target of £175. Your charity place with us includes entry into the event plus additional benefits.

• £10 registration fee
• £175 fundraising target

Get a charity place

Own place entry

If you’ve already got a place for AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10K, you can still sign up to run and fundraise for BHF. There’s no entry fee and no fundraising goal. You'll still receive all the same benefits and support as a charity place runner.

• No registration fee
• No fundraising target – raise as much as you can

I have my own place

Why take part

Health benefits

Running has a range of health benefits which include:

• improved heart health
• better moods
• stronger muscles and joints.

Support from BHF

As well as the health benefits, you'll get support from BHF to get you to the finish line.

Your entry includes:

• a BHF running top or vest
• free training plans and support
• a fundraising pack with information and tips
• regular support from BHF 
• access to our Team BHF Facebook group
• invitation to our post-race event area
• cheer squad on the day.

Fundraising

The easiest way to start fundraising is by setting up an Enthuse page.

You can share your page with friends and family and on social media.

We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

• take a look at our fundraising area
• view downloadable fundraising resources
• get tips on promoting your fundraiser.

Training

You might be an experienced runner, or this might be your first official race. Either way we’d recommend some training before taking on this kind of run.

In order to help you reach the finish line, we've put together some top tips on nutrition and some running training schedules.

Learn about nutrition for sport

See our running training plans

Volunteer 

If you’re not planning to take part in AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10K, you can still support the BHF by volunteering on the day. That way you’ll get to soak in the atmosphere, support lifesaving research and do something rewarding.

If you are interested in being an event volunteer, please sign up to be the first to hear about volunteering at this event.

Volunteer on the day

Contact us

If you have a question, you can contact our team on Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

You can reach us on:

• Tel: 0300 330 3322
• WhatsApp: 07581016513
• Email: [email protected]

Please note: This event is organised by The Great Run Company. Find out more on the Great Birmingham Run website.