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2012 Great Birmingham Run

Use your determination

Join Oxfam's running team for the leading half marathon in the midlands.

Formerly the Birmignham Half Marathon, from 2011 this event has become part of the nationwide Great Run series, and we'd love for you to take to the streets of the nation's second city for Oxfam.

Use your own place

Race details:

  • When: Sunday 21st October 2012
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Distance: 13.1 miles

How to run for Oxfam in the 2012 Great Birmingham Run

Use your own confirmed place

Places in the event are now available to purchase from the Great Birmingham Run website.

Once you have secured your own place, notify us using the short form below and you'll receive your Oxfam running pack along with all our support.

Use your own place

Supporting your run

When you use your own place to run for Oxfam you can bank on:

  • An Oxfam running vest - beautifully green with a space to write your name
  • A running pack - full of fantastic fundraising materials and advice
  • E-Newsletters - with top tips
  • Running team support line- for any of your questions
  • Oxfam runners Facebook group - to share thoughts and advice

About the 2012 Great Birmingham Run

2011 saw a great new addition to the Great Run series with Birmingham's half marathon relaunched as the Great Birmingham Run. The 2012 race is going to be bigger and better than last year's, so sign up today!

Entries will be on a first come first served basis, with just over 15,000 spaces up for grabs in this year's race.