Entries still open for AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2023

Entries are still open for the half marathon and 10k events of the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, which will take place this Sunday.

Places in the Junior and Mini runs have now sold out, but people can still sign up for the half marathon and 10k events until 10am on Friday, 5 May.

New entrants will then need to collect the run number from the information point during the weekend of the Great Birmingham Run.

The information point is located in Centenary Square and open from:

Saturday 6 May: 10am to 4pm

Sunday 7 May: from 07.30am

Runners from across the Midlands take to the city streets every year to challenge themselves and raise cash for charity or personal goal, and this year, runners will take on an exciting new route, passing an estimated 20,000 spectators.

Starting on Broad Street at Centenary Square, runners for both the 10k and half marathon distances will head for the city 's world-famous Jewellery Quarter, passing the Chamberlain Clock at Warstone Lane and Vyse Street, beautiful 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.

Paul Foster, chief executive at the Great Run Company, encouraged Brummie runners to sign up and find out what it 's like to be part of a Great Run event. He said: “There are a limited number of places left for our new-look 10k and half marathon and I 'd urge anybody thinking of taking part to sign up immediately. ”

“The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is one of the Midlands ' biggest running events and it gives you the chance to work towards a personal goal as well as the opportunity to support a charity close to your heart, while taking in the sights of brilliant Birmingham. ”

Sign up for The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run by visiting their website.