Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Cradley Heath, United Kingdom • 4 Jul 2026
Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a point-to-point race along canal towpaths between Wolverhampton City Centre and Brindley Place in Birmingham. The event is organised by StuWeb Events Ltd and finishes in Brindley Place, where finishers receive a bespoke medal and a goody bag.
Runners are seeded by predicted finishing time and set off in a time trial format in waves of similar ability. The surface along the route varies and includes gravel tracks, un-kept trails and smooth pavement. The course is largely flat; locks and bridges provide the main changes in level.
A distinctive feature of the route is the Coseley Tunnel, a 360 metre tunnel on the line. Floating drink stations on canal barges are positioned approximately every three miles and offer water and electrolyte drinks.
Occasional diversions may be required by land owners such as the Canals and Rivers Trust. Such changes can be at short notice, and the organiser aims to provide as much advance notice as possible.
Brindley Place provides nearby pubs and bars where spectators and finishers can gather after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.