Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
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20th Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a point-to-point race held along canal towpaths. The course starts in Wolverhampton City Centre and finishes at Brindley Place in Birmingham. The route is primarily flat, with inclines limited to canal locks and bridges. A notable feature of the course is the 360-metre Coseley Tunnel.
The race uses a time trial format where participants are seeded into waves based on their predicted finishing times. This structure groups individuals with similar abilities. The ground conditions along the towpaths vary, consisting of gravel tracks, unkept trails, and smooth pavement.
Water and electrolyte drinks are provided every three miles from canal barges serving as floating drink stations. The event categorizes participants into different groups, including those seeking a personal challenge and those running for charitable causes.
All finishers receive a medal and a goody bag at the finish line in Brindley Place. This area features various local establishments for post-race refreshments. The event is held on land managed by the Canals and Rivers Trust, and while the organizers aim for a consistent route, short-notice diversions may occur based on the landowner's requirements.
The event offers the following distance: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 21.1 km
