Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
Point to point Half Marathon along the Birmingham Canal Navigations, featuring canal towpaths, the famous Coseley Tunnel and a city centre finish at Brindley Place.
| Date | Saturday 4th July, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | Half Marathon |
| Location | Railway Station |
| Town/City | Wolverhampton |
| Area | West Midlands |
| Start postcode | WV1 1LJ |
| Organiser | Stuart Steele |
| Website | Visit website |
The Birmingham and Black Country Half Marathon is a distinctive point to point race from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham. Runners are seeded by predicted finishing time and start in waves, creating a time trial style event that welcomes both competitive runners and those taking on a personal challenge.
The largely flat route follows the Birmingham Canal Navigations on a mixture of gravel towpaths, unmade trails and paved sections. Locks and bridges provide the only significant climbs, while the 360 metre Coseley Tunnel is one of the race's defining features. Floating water stations on canal barges add another memorable element to the course.
The event is fully supported with marshals, regular drink stations, a bespoke finisher's medal and a goody bag. Finishing in Brindley Place provides a memorable conclusion to a Half Marathon that offers a running experience unlike any other in the Midlands.
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| Results | Verification Status |
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| 2026 results | Verified |
| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Verified |
| 2021 results | Verified |
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