Birmingham 2026 is delighted to unveil the medals for the Unity Challenge 1K and 5K mass participation events on Sunday 16 August – sign up now to get your hands on one!
Do you want to be part of sporting history this summer and earn your own amazing medal moment on the same route as Europe’s elite marathon runners?
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the buzz of a major sporting event like never before!
Join thousands of people to run, jog or walk the closed roads route straight after the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships marathon races.
Carnival atmosphere
Enjoy the carnival atmosphere with live bands and DJs on traffic-free roads in the city centre before crossing the Finish Line to a hero's welcome at Victoria Square.
Free for under-13s
The event is perfect for all ages and abilities and will provide fun for all the family. Children aged 12 and under can enter the 1K for free and receive a free adult companion bib for someone aged 18 or over to run with them.
Couch to 5K
If you’ve never run a 5K before, or haven’t done one for a while, we recommend using the Couch to 5K programme to help get your ready for the Start Line.
