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Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon

A unique linear half marathon along Black Country canal towpaths

Parkinson's UK supporter running the 2010 Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon
  • When: 7 July 2012
  • Where: Wolverhampton to Birmingham
  • Distance: 13.1 miles
  • Entry fee: £15, (£13 UKA affiliated)

This unique event takes place along a canal towpath starting at the British Waterways Canal Dock in Wolverhampton and finishing at Brindley Place in Birmingham.

A flat downhill route interspersed with locks and bridges, the course is completely traffic free and all runners will enjoy the 329 metre long Coseley Tunnel.

All the money raised at the Birmingham and Black Country Half Marathon will be spent supporting people with Parkinson's and their families in the West Midlands.

Join our team

Join the Parkinson's UK team and you will receive a fundraising pack and t-shirt or running vest. We are here to support you all through your fundraising and we will be there on the day to cheer you on.

For more information and to register online visit the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon website.

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