Great Birmingham Run

Birmingham, England, UK · May 2, 2027

50°·58° high·Breezy·Dry

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Race Day Weather

50°at start

59° high

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Dry

Cool temps, light winds

Runners will face a gradual temperature increase from 50°F at the start to 54°F at the finish, with humidity at 65% and a dew point of 44°F. Winds from the NE will be light, maxing out at 10 mph. With comfortable conditions, it’s advisable to maintain a steady pace throughout.

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Race Info

The Great Birmingham Run is an annual half marathon through Birmingham, held on the early May bank holiday weekend alongside a 10K. Both races start on Broad Street at Centenary Square and pass the Jewellery Quarter, Southside and Digbeth. The half marathon continues south to Cannon Hill Park and Selly Park before finishing on Jennens Road at Aston University.

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When is the 2027 Great Birmingham Run?

The 2027 Great Birmingham Run will be held on Sunday May 2, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Great Birmingham Run?

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 44°F with a 9% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data

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60°F

L:54° H:60°

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Rain Freq

40%

2 of 5 yrs

Wind10mph

Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2026	54°/61°	Light	49°
2025 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	50°/56°	-	36°
2024 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	59°/65°	-	46°
2023 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	59°/66°	-	51°
2022 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	48°/54°	Light	47°

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