2 races
Event overview
The AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Birmingham Run sees the smallest Brummie runners (aged 3-8) take on a 1.5km dash, while Junior runners (aged 9-15) tackle a supercharged 2.5km sprint.
Expect a day of family fun, big cheers, and superstar moments on the start line. Birmingham’s next generation of athletes will be off to a flying start. Fundraise, race, or just have fun – whatever your goal, the Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run is the perfect place to discover your superpower.
Mini entrants (3-8 yrs) must run with a parent, each child should be entered into the event. Junior entrants (9+) do not need to be accompanied by an adult although this can be requested upon entry if required, each child should be entered into the event.
Highlights
- Safe and secure route on closed roads
- T-shirt for kids to run in and a shiny finisher's medal
- Photo opportunities and official event photos to purchase
- On-course music and entertainment
- An unforgettable finish line experience
- Plenty of cheers and high fives from local supporters
- Event village with exhibitors, food and drinks to enjoy post-run
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Event video
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Accommodation
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
A gorgeous event to be a part of for the whole family. Loved it all!
Lovely memories made by completing this event and running with my child, both of us enjoyed it.
Brilliant. Such an opportunity for children to get involved in running and enjoy a sport all together.
- Public transport links
Sustainability Policy
This event is in the process of updating its Sustainability Strategy in light of its collaborative approach and recent survey. Work to minimise the environmental impacts of this event will continue throughout this process, with particular focus on:
- Reducing plastic
- Reducing waste
- Cutting carbon emissions
- Responsible procurement
In addition, it is striving to improve performance even further by making sure that sustainability is embedded at the heart of the organisation and culture.
Trees not tees
Finisher tees are now optional. You can choose to forgo your finisher tee shirt at the point of entry, and in lieu of this the organiser will make a donation to the National Trust Woodlands Appeal.
The organisers will donate a portion of the fulfilment costs for each runner who chooses this option to the fund and commit that this donation to be a minimum of £20,000.