Great Birmingham Run

Birmingham, England, UK · May 2, 2027·

50°·54° high·Breezy·Dry

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Great Birmingham Run race day weather

50°at start

59° high

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Cool start, mild finish

Runners will face temperatures starting at 50°F and rising to 54°F by the finish. With a light breeze from the NE at 10 mph, runners should feel comfortable, but may need to adjust their pace slightly for the humidity at 65%. A light layer can help during the pre-race warm-up as it feels cooler.

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About the Great Birmingham Run

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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Race weekend

Sunday, May 2

8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)

9:15 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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Great Birmingham Run FAQ

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.

What is the weather usually like for the Great Birmingham Run?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 52°F at the start and 55°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2022 and 2026).

What was the hottest Great Birmingham Run?

Of the 5 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 61°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 47°F.

What was the windiest Great Birmingham Run?

Of the 5 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 8 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 5 mph.

Great Birmingham Run weather history

Based on 5 years of data

Avg Temp

54°F

L:52° H:55°

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Rain Freq

40%

2 of 5 yrs

Wind6mph

Dew47°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	53°/55°	Light	49°
2025 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	48°/50°	-	39°
2024 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	55°/61°	-	48°
2023 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	57°/61°	-	52°
2022 Great Birmingham Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	47°/50°	Light	44°