Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
This half marathon is a unique point to point race along canal towpaths starting in Wolverhampton City Centre and finishing in Brindley Place in Birmingham.
| Date | Saturday 5th July, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Distance | Half Marathon |
| Location | Railway Station |
| Town/City | Wolverhampton |
| Area | West Midlands |
| Start postcode | WV1 1LJ |
| Start time | 8:00am |
| Organiser | Stuart Steele |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
The race is run in a time trial format with runners starting in waves from 8:00 - 12:00 based on their predicted finish time. The conditions underfoot vary from gravel tracks and un-kept trails to smooth pavement.
The route is largely flat with locks and bridges as the only inclines, the route includes the famous 'Coseley Tunnel' a 360m tunnel a memorable feature of the scenic course. The route features floating drink stations (canal barges) every 3 miles offering runners water and electrolyte.
The finish line is in the heart of Brindley Place in the centre of Birmingham, all finishers will receive a bespoke finishers medal, well stocked goody bag and the option of showers and massages nearby (tbc). Brindley Place boasts plenty of pubs, bars and galleries and is just a stone's throw away from the NIA, Sea Life Centre and Bull Ring.
