Date: 3rd May 2026
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Location: Broad Street, Birmingham
Great Birmingham Run 2026
Cost: FREE
Minimum sponsorship: £150-£250
Organiser: Great Run
Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Please read the full terms and conditions before signing up.
Join #TeamAcorns for the Great Birmingham Run!
The Great Birmingham Run is the Midland’s biggest and best running event! There’s everything you’d expect from a Great Run – notorious start line hype, top en route entertainment and an event village that feels more like an after-party – but the carnival atmosphere and the passion and spirit of the runners is all Birmingham!
You’ll run past some of the city’s most famous landmarks, with music and entertainment to keep you motivated. This event sold out last year so don’t miss out on securing your place for 2026. The biggest Great Birmingham Run yet!
By joining #TeamAcorns, your support and fundraising could help more families have overnight stays at any one of our three hospices. This could be the first time a child stays with us, or it could be at end of their life.
Already have a place in the race?
If you already have a place, you can still join #TeamAcorns and help to raise funds for local children and families. Our Events team will be on hand to support you throughout.
Great Birmingham Run event routes
Please note, these routes are subject to change by Great Run.
Kick start your fundraising
We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the event you will receive an Acorns running vest, support from our Events team to help with your training and fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.
I want to join #TeamAcorns and I already have a place!
If you already have a place in the Great Birmingham Run and would like to support Acorns through your run, please fill out the form below and one of our team will be in touch soon.