May 3, 2026
Great Birmingham Run
Join 14,000 runners and take on the biggest and best running event in the Midland’s, the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run. Starting and finishing in the heart of the city. Soak up the incredible atmosphere with on-route music zones and bask in the glory of your achievement in the event village, making for an unforgettable race day.
- Registration fees:
- – £30 (+VAT) for Half Marathon
- Minimum fundraising targets:
- – £350 for Half Marathon
- Birmingham City Centre, Broad Street, Centenary Square, UK.
- May 3, 2026
- 080 0222 9000
- [email protected]
Help to fund lifesaving research
Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.
Support for families
in crisis
Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
Become a champion
for change
You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.
What to expect
When you join our team, you will receive:
- Regular emails with expert guidance and encouragement
- A vibrant, branded running top
- A digital fundraising pack full of tips and advice
If you’d like to join us and run for a cause, complete the form below. For any issues or questions:
Please contact us at [email protected] or call 020 7430 7788.

Join with a charity place
If you don’t have a place secured yet, you can apply for one of our charity places in the Great Birmingham Run. As part of our team, you’ll receive dedicated support every step of the way – from training tips to fundraising resources. Your efforts will help us fund vital research.
Join with your own place
If you’ve secured your own place in the Great Birmingham Run through the ballot or event organisers, we’d love to have you on our team. You’ll get all the same benefits, including training advice, fundraising tips, and team support – all while making a real difference for children.
Where your money goes
Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.
HOW WE USE
EVERY
£1
| Fighting childhood cancer | |
|---|---|
| Research | 44p |
| Supporting Families | 15p |
| Raising Awareness | 21p |
| Funds to support our cause | |
|---|---|
| Fundraising | 20p |
Cancer diagnoses
Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.
New treatments
8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.
Safer therapies
We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.
Funding research
We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.