21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

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Cannon Hill Park

21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

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A 21km (half marathon) loop along canal towpaths, out past Bournville and then back along the Rea Valley Cycle Route through Cannon Hill Park – a perfect “green run” for during the day, as not all paths are lit at night.

Overview of the route:

Route overview of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Route overview

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Pictorial directions:

Start at Council House. Cross Victoria Sq. Run down Pinfold St. Right into Navigation St.




Part 1 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham starting at Council House through Victoria Square

Part 1 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Go under flyover. Turn right up path to Holliday St. Left along Holliday St.

Part 2 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham down Navigation Street into Holliday Street

Part 2 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Go under bridge. First left onto canal. Right at canal. Run for 7.5km to bridge with steps taking you across canal to other side.

Part 3 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham across Holliday Street

Part 3 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Cross canal to other side. Continue along canal towpath. Exit canal on left after 150m. Follow Rea Valley Cycle Route No 5.

Part 4 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham following the Rea Valley Route

Part 4 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Keep following Rea Valley Bike Route No. 5 blue signs all the way to Cannon Hill Park, approx 4km.

Part 5 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham following the Rea Valley Route into Cannon Hill Park

Part 5 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Run anti-clockwise around park. Exit at MAC Arts Centre gate. Run ahead onto The Boulevard and past Aldi. Left onto Edgbaston Rd. Right onto Pershore Rd.

Part 6 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham exiting at the MAC Arts Centre gate onto Edgbaston Road

Part 6 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Cross at pedestrian lights. Run up Sir Harry’s Rd. Cross Bristol Rd at pedestrian lights to continue up Sir Harry’s Rd. Cross Wellington Rd. Right onto Arthur Rd.

Part 7 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham up Pershore Road into Sir Harry's Road and right into Arthur Road

Part 7 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Keep running straight ahead. Cross Carpenter Rd. Continue along Wheeley’s Rd. Left at A4540 Lee Bank. Left down steps onto canal. Left along canal.

Part 8 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham up Wheeleys Road

Part 8 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Run along canal to corner by The Cube/Mailbox. Run around corner following canal to the left.

Part 9 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham passed The Mailbox and Gas Street Basin

Part 9 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Through Broad St tunnel, past Sealife Centre. Cross canal, turn right, cross canal again (by The Malt House pub) to run back down canal on other side.




Part 10 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham passed the National Sealife Centre

Part 10 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Through Broad St tunnel again (on other side). Exit canal at James Brindley Canalhouse pub. Left up Bridge St.

Part 11 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham exiting at James Brindley Canalhouse Pud

Part 11 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Cross over Broad St. Right in front of Rep Theatre. Follow path back to city centre.

Part 12 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham passed the Rep Theatre

Part 12 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Follow path around Town Hall back to start by Council House.

Part 13 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham over Centenary Way towards Victoria Square in front of Council House

Part 13 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Run NE past Council House entrance. Turn 1 st left into Eden Place . Turn 1st right into Edmund St.

Part 14 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham passed Council House up Eden Place

Part 14 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Continue along Edmund St. Cross over Newhall St.

Part 15 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham up Edmund Street

Part 15 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Turn right into Church St. Run to Cathedral Square. Turn left onto Colmore Row.

Part 16 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham into Church Street up Colmore Row

Part 16 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Run one complete loop around outer edge of Cathedral Sq.

Part 17 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham around Cathedral Square by Temple Row

Part 17 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Run part way round a second loop of Cathedral Sq. Turn left into Waterloo St.

Part 18 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham around Cathedral Square towards Waterloo Street

Part 18 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Run to Victoria Square and back to start.

Part 19 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham from Waterloo Street to Council House through Victoria Square

Part 19 of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham




Overview of the route:

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Route overview of the 21km (Half Marathon) Run Loop Birmingham

Route overview

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