birmingham half marathon
Less Bournville, more hills – new half-marathon route
The proposed new route for this year’s Birmingham half-marathon will leave out key Bournville attractions with runners no longer getting views of The Green or The Carillon. Local councillors have expressed concern that the village is being bypassed and have pledged to change the route back.
Bournville supporters give runners a lift
Bournville was host to over 10,000 runners on Sunday as it formed part of the route for the Birmingham Half Marathon and the World Half Marathon. Crowds lined the route throughout Bournville from Maryvale road to Elm road before the runners carried on to Selly Park and returned to the city centre. Supporters were able [...]
Harriers’ marathon effort gets noticed
The amount of Bournville runners taking part in this year’s Birmingham Half Marathon has been applauded by the race organisers. A team photograph of the 70+ Bournville Harriers’ runners taking part in this year’s event has been highlighted on the official race website: www.birminghamhalfmarathon.com. Over half the club’s member will be taking part in the [...]
