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2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)

Name: 2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)
Start: 2026-07-03T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-03T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Wolverhampton WV1 1LJ, UK

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2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)

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About

Take part in this unique point-to-point race to celebrate all things Birmingham. The route will be along the canal towpaths between Wolverhampton and the centre of Birmingham. Come for the floating drinks stations, scenic views, and goody bag at the finish line.

Half Marathon

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Sat, Jul 4, 2026

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Wolverhampton WV1 1LJ, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jul 4, 2026

Half Marathon: 8:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM)

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£37 - £39

Route information

Terrain: Mixed (gravel, tracks, trails, pavement) Elevation: Flat with a few bridges near the end (so save some energy)

Route Type: Point-to-point

This mostly flat event takes runners along the famous 'Coseley Tunnel', a 360m tunnel and a memorable part of the race. The route will be plenty scenic, and mostly flat with a few small inclines at locks and bridges.

There will also be floating drinks stations in the form of canal barges every 3 miles, which will offer runners water and electrolytes.

The conditions underfoot vary from gravel tracks and un-kept trails to smooth pavement.

What's included

Bespoke Finisher's Medal
Floating drinks stations
Well-stocked goody bag
Bag drop
Toilets available
T Shirt (If ordered before the end of May 2026)

How to get there

Wolverhampton WV1 1LJ, UK

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The Start

The Canal & River Trust Boat Yard in Wolverhampton is very accessible from the train station or there are car parks in the surrounding area for a fee.

There will be comprehensive instructions in the race information pack.

The Finish

Ideally, entrants should head towards the Birmingham Sealife centre in Brindley Place, Birmingham. From there, head towards the NIA / Barlcaycard Arena and look down to the left to find the event village.

The finish line is just off from the main line and many people use the Bridges to spectate from.

Getting back to Wolverhampton is a 10 minute walk to Birmingham New Street Station or 5 Ways Station.

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Event day logistics

07:00 Registration will open....

08:30 - 12:00 Half Marathon waves begin (please see below note)

** Runners will start in waves based on their estimated finish time.

More detailed information will be available closer to race day.

Age Requirements

Entrants must be 17 and older to enter the Half Marathon.

Drinks Stations

The route features floating drinks stations on barges every 3 miles along the canal.

Magic Word

If you want to be included in the same start wave as friends and running partners, make sure you put the same 'Magic Word' when prompted during the registration flow.