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RUN BETTER
RUN TOGETHER
BIRMINGHAM
EVENT GUIDE
HALF MARATHON | SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2015
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CONTENTS
Essential information	 3
Getting there	 4
EVENT DAY TIMETABLE	 5
At the start	 6
START map	 7
On the course 								 8
Course map							 9
AT THE finish 							 10
FINISH MAP 	 11
RESPECT THE CHALLENGE						 13
SPECTATOR GUIDE	 16
SEE YOU THERE	 18
A MESSAGE FROM MORRISONS
At Morrisons, our aim is to get Britain running and with a community of more than 120,000 colleagues and 11
million customers, we’re confident we can make that happen. During 2015 over 1,000 Morrisons members of
staff are set to participate in one of the Great Runs and our goal is to at least double that by 2016.
For the moment though, our focus is on you. Whatever your reason for competing, the day truly is a great
celebration of sport and community spirit.
We wish you the best of luck with your final preparations and look forward to seeing you at the main event in
October – give us a wave as you pass our stores!
MORRISONS GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN - GOOD LUCK MESSAGE
I would like to welcome you all to the City of Birmingham to enjoy the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run. I am looking
forward to everyone taking part in what has proved to be a challenging but enjoyable event. Along the route participants
can expect bands and performers to cheer them on their way supported by our local community.
For many years now the event has enjoyed the invaluable support of our loyal volunteers to whom I would like to extend
a huge thank you. I hope that they have a fantastic experience.
This event is part of a wider activity programme to deliver Birmingham’s European Capital of Running and is the
opportunity for more of our citizens to become involved. We are pleased to see that this event is growing year on year.
I would like to wish all the participants the very best of luck and look forward to waving you across the finish line.
Lord Mayor of Birmingham
Acknowledgements
The organisers of the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run would like to thank the following organisations for their
help and support in staging the event:
Morrisons, PUMA, Lucozade, Aqua Pura, Daily Mirror, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Post and Mail,
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Midlands Art Centre, Free Radio, West Midlands Ambulance Service, British Red
Cross, Virgin Trains, 4x4 Vehicle Hire, Aston University and Athletics Weekly.
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
YOUR RUN NUMBER AND ATTACHED TIMING CHIP
Please check that your run number is identical to the master number on your covering letter. If it is different please
contact Morrisons Great Birmingham Run at info@greatrun.org. This is your unique number and only you must wear
it on the day. DO NOT swap, change or copy this number. Swapping numbers can be dangerous, by selling it onto
someone else who may not be properly prepared for the event you could be putting their health at risk.
In order to simplify your running experience we have brought in run number timing chips for 2015. These are already
attached to the back of your run number and eliminate the need for attaching and removing chips on your trainer or
ankle. Please DO NOT remove this from the run number as doing so will prevent you from getting an accurate time for
your run. You don’t need to do anything to activate this chip, just leave it attached and it will automatically scan when
you cross the start and finish line to give you your finishing time. Your timing chips do not need to be returned at the
end of the run.
GREAT RUN TRAINING
Great Run Training gives you everything you need for perfect event preparation, all at your fingertips. Log on to
greatruntraining.org using your Great Run ID or download the FREE app from iTunes or Google’s Play Store.
Great Run Training provides users with:
•	 Interactive training to suit all levels
•	 A route mapper to accurately measure your running
•	 Reviews of your progress and a place to share your achievements
•	 Answers to your questions and expert advice and support
INFORMATION POINT
On event weekend there will be a Morrisons Great Run customer services team located as follows:
Sunday 18 October 2015
Aston University campus grounds (open from 07:30)
General information point in Centenary Square (open from 07:00)
Please note that any problems with your run entry, run number or timing chip must be resolved at least one hour before
the run starts. If you do encounter a problem we strongly advise that you contact us in advance of event day at
info@greatrun.org where we can sort out any issues. No entries will be taken on the day of the event.
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Travel information
The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run is well serviced
by a large road network and numerous public transport
hubs. We highly recommend using the public transport
systems available to help you avoid the congestion
and road closures in place for the run. Allow plenty
of additional time to get into the city so you can
familiarise yourself with facilities and properly prepare
for your run.
By train
Birmingham City Centre has a number of train stations
that are within walking distance of the start/finish
areas, see details below.
Virgin Trains is the official train partner of the
Morrisons Great Birmingham Run; visit them online at
virgintrains.co.uk/nova for exclusive offers.
Five Ways
Serviced by National Express Trains.
10 minutes walking time to finish line, and 25 minutes
from the start area on Jennens Road.
Birmingham New Street
Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains.
10 minutes walking time to start line.
Snow Hill
Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains.
10 minutes walking time to start line.
Moor Street (this is the closest station to the start line)
Serviced by National Express Trains.
5 minutes walking time to start line.
Jewellery Quarter
Serviced by National Express Trains.
25 minutes walking time to start line.
Please check Sunday train times at the following train
services websites:
thetrainline.com or nationalrail.co.uk.
By bus
Birmingham City Centre is well serviced by buses/
coaches, across both local and national networks.
Please go to nxbus.co.uk for more information and bus
timetables.
Please note that due to the road closures for the event
there are some local bus services that will be diverted,
please go to nxbus.co.uk then on the main tool bar
click information, then click on ‘temporary diversions’.
For coach travel, please go to nationalexpress.com
where you will find information regarding timetables.
By car
Coming to the event by car is still an option despite
the road closures that will be in place. The organisers
would recommend where possible using alternative
methods of transport but if you do need to use your car
here are a few points to help you:
1. Plan your journey in advance of event day; check
greatrun.org/birmingham for the road closures in place
for the event and plan your route accordingly.
2. Do not assume that you can use your normal routes
into the City Centre, please DO NOT rely on SAT NAVs
as these could take you along routes that are closed
for the event.
3. Give yourself plenty of travel time on event morning,
there will be other runners coming into the City as well,
the roads will get busy.
Parking is available within the City Centre. See the
travel section on the website listing available car parks
and access routes around road closures. On event day,
car parks will work on a first come, first served basis
and you park at your own cost.
ACCOMMODATION
If you are making a weekend of it in the nation’s second
largest city then go to visitbirmingham.com/where-to-stay
for information and booking details.
GETTING THERE
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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR BAGS
Baggage drop off
Due to the large number of runners we are unable to
provide changing facilities at the event venue so please
come ready to run. We strongly recommend that you
leave any baggage with families and friends. If you do
have baggage that can’t be left with someone then
there is a baggage bus facility in operation. Buses
will be located on Woodcock Street at the rear of the
assembly area on Jennens Road. This is a self-service
facility, which will have staff making checks. It opens
on event day at 07:30.
Important note – organisers strongly recommend that
you do not leave any valuables within your baggage.
Organisers cannot accept responsibility for the
security of any items in the baggage area.
Baggage system
The baggage buses are divided into 4 coloured zones
– ORANGE/ /GREEN and PINK (please see
map on page 7).
Follow this simple system:
•	 Look out for the coloured signage directing you
to the corresponding coloured baggage bus;
•	 Once at the coloured baggage buses, access the
bus and deposit your baggage on the seats;
•	 Ensure you have attached your baggage label
(which you’ll find adjoined to your run number) to
your bag before depositing it;
•	 Marshals and security stewards will be on site to
assist you if required.
Top tips
•	 Before you arrive at the event ensure that you
fill in the details on the your tear-off baggage
label that is attached to your run number. Then
securely attach the tag to your bag;
•	 You will be asked to show your run number
before accessing the baggage bus – no number
no access;
•	 You will be asked to show your run number and
baggage label when leaving the baggage bus.
EVENT DAY TIMETABLE
MORRISONS GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN - SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2015
07:00	 Information point opens
07:30	 Baggage buses will be available on Woodcock Street at the rear of the start 	
	 assembly areas (see page 7)
10:00	 Warm-up for ORANGE and waves
10:10	 Elite men, elite women and ORANGE wave start
10:23	 White wave starts
10:25	 Warm-up starts for GREEN and PINK waves
10:35	 GREEN wave starts
10:48	 PINK wave starts
* Please note, all times are subject to change in the lead up to the event.
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AT THE START
ASSEMBLYINFORMATION
ThestartandassemblyareasarelocatedonJennensRoad(seemaponpage7).Thisareaisdividedinto4colouredareas
-ORANGE/ /GREENandPINK(thesecorrespondtoyourcolouredrunnumber)andspansacrossbothcarriageways
of the road.
Please follow the clearly-marked routes to your coloured area – access gates into the rear of each assembly area will be
managedtomakesurethecorrectcolourrunnumbersenterthecorrectassemblyarea.GreatRunstewardsandmarshals
will be on hand to help direct you to evenly fill both sides of the carriageway, so please use all the space we have created
for you.
Please ensure that you use the toilet facilities (see map on page 7) prior to entering your assembly area. The assembly
areas themselves have been measured and barriered to cater for the number of runners taking part. However, it will get
busy so use all available space within the assembly areas, on both sides of the carriageway.
Thewavesystemwillbeusedatthestart.Thismeasuredcontrolistohelpregulatetheflowofrunnersthroughthenarrow
sections of the course. Please be patient when waiting to start your run.
Remember that your timing chips provide a totally accurate time for your run and will not be activated until you cross the
start line and when you finish.
Runningwithfriendsorfamily
If you want to run with a friend but have been issued different coloured run numbers, organisers ask that you follow a
simple rule – runners can move down a zone (away from the start line) but cannot move up a zone (or towards the start
line). For example, a runner wearing a run number can move back into the GREEN assembly area but not forward
in to the ORANGE assembly area.
Toilets
Toilets are available in the streets leading to the start and assembly areas on Jennens Road. It is inevitable that the toilet
facilities will be busy before and after the run, so please allow plenty of time. There are also toilets located on the course,
near to the drinks stations listed on page 8.
Missing persons
There will be a missing person’s point located in Centenary Square (next to the information point). In the event that you
come across a missing person please contact the nearest event steward, official or police officer.
Warm-up
The Great Run warm-up expert will be onsite to get every runner warmed up and stretched for the Morrisons Great
Birmingham Run. There will be 2 separate warm ups – the first will be for ORANGE and E wave runners, followed by a
second (after the start of the wave) for GREEN and PINK runners, who will be moved forward towards the start line
and warmed up before starting their run – see the timetable on page 5 for warm-up start times.
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START MAP
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ON THE COURSE
ENTERTAINMENT ON THE COURSE
The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run will take runners from the iconic City Centre backdrop south towards the
world famous cricketing arena of Edgbaston and on to Bournville, the home of Cadbury World. As well as the
fantastic sights and support from the locals there will be some upbeat musicians and bands to keep you going
along the route.
Stay hydrated
There are several drinks stations on the route these are located as follows:
Drinks station number 		 Water/Lucozade 	 Mile marker (approx.)
1 				 Aqua Pura 		 3 miles
2 				 Aqua Pura/Lucozade	 6 miles
3 				 Aqua Pura/Lucozade 	 9 miles
4 				 Aqua Pura		 11 miles
There is plenty of water for all runners but please remember the following key tips to help those behind you:
•	 Be prepared for the water stations – these will be signed in advance, so make sure you are ready to take
a bottle.
•	 Please take only 1 bottle from the stations – be considerate of those runners behind you!
•	 When you have finished with your drink discard your bottle to the kerb edge or beyond – look where you are
discarding your bottle before you do it and try and keep it from the running carriageway.
•	 Toilets will be available close to each of the above listed drinks stations
Runners’ shower
There will be a runners’ shower on course. This is installed to cool runners down and will be located between
9-10 miles. You don’t have to run through it but it will give you a refreshing blast that may be the thing that helps
you to smash those last 3 miles!
Mile markers
Every mile on the route will be identified by a large overhead structure giving you a clear indication as to how
far into your run you are!
Slower-paced participants
The Police, local authority and the people of Birmingham are extremely supportive of the event but we do need to
reopen roads to a set time plan. There will be a vehicle at the rear of the field that will follow the last runners. This
vehicle will move at a 17 minute mile pace. If you are passed by this vehicle then you will be asked to finish the
event using the footpaths. Depending on where you are on the route you may be asked to move to the pavement
or to deviate from the course in order to cross large trunk roads. There will be a sweep vehicle at the rear of the
event to relocate slower-paced runners to the finish area on Broad St.
Don’t worry the finish line and the finish system will remain in place so that everyone crosses the line and gets
a run time and finisher souvenirs!
Medical support
Medical cover will be available across the event. At the start (Jennens Road) where runners will be assembling,
on course at intervals along the route and at the finish area where a main medical facility will be located off
Broad Street, on Granville Street. Please ensure that you fill out the details on the reverse of your run number
before event day, this information is valuable to medics in cases of emergency.
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COURSE MAP
COURSE MAP 2015
COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE
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Runner’s Shower
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AT THE FINISH
When you cross the finish line please don’t stop
immediately – there is a little way to walk before you
can have a well-earned rest! You will be glad to know
that you can walk once you cross the finish line, but
please keep moving and follow the instructions of the
Great Run marshals who will direct you to the finisher’s
area.
Chip collection
There is no need to stop and remove your timing chip –
as you know this is on the reverse of your run number
and is disposable, therefore, please carry on through
the finish system. Please dispose of your run number
responsibly after the event.
Aqua Pura
Next on the agenda is a well-earned drink of water!
Please keep moving through the finish system where
marshals will direct you to your finisher’s pack; inside
you will find a bottle of Aqua Pura water.
Finisher’s pack
Finishers’ packs will be sorted by T- shirt size. Please
take a pack with the T-shirt size you specified when
you entered the event. You’ve worked hard so enjoy the
goodies inside, including edible items, Lucozade Sport
and that all important souvenir medal.
Meeting friends and family
Family and friends will be able to wait for runners on
Broad Street or in Centenary Square. Flying banners
will be positioned along Broad Street on the route
towards Centenary Square.
Please wait for your friends and family next to the
flying banner that has the letter which corresponds to
the first letter of the runner’s surname. For example,
runner John Smith’s family/friends would wait for him
underneath the banner that shows the letter “S.”
Please remember that not everyone can stand at the
finish line or at the end of the finish system so please
arrange with your friends and family to meet them in
the family reunion area or elsewhere in the city.
Refreshments
As the event starts and finishes within Birmingham
City Centre there are plenty of food and drink outlets to
cater for runners and spectators alike. Remember that
a lot of these retailers will work Sunday trading hours.
Baggage reclaim
If you have used the baggage bus system you can
reclaim your possessions from the buses parked
on Holliday Street, by following the signs. Buses are
colour and number coded so please remember which
number bus you put your bags on.
•	 Only those who show their run number will be
given access
•	 On leaving the vehicle stewards will ask to see
your run number and the baggage label number
to verify you have the correct item
Results
All results will be available at greatrun.org/results as
soon as possible following the event.
Official photographs
Our official photographers will be at the event to
capture all of the action. Visit greatrun.org/photos in
the days following the run to see if there are any snaps
of you.
Join the conversation
Stay up to date with all the latest event day information
on our social media channels listed below. From
travel tips and timetable information, to what to eat
before your event, we provide a wide range of useful
information before and after your big day.
We’d love to hear from you and see pictures of the
highlights of your day. Follow the conversation using
#GreatBirminghamRun.
Facebook: facebook.com/greatbirminghamrun
Twitter: @great_run
Instagram: @great_run
Pinterest: The Great Run Company
LinkedIn: The Great Run Company
Google+: +Great Run
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FINISH MAP
Paradise Circus Queensway
Paradise
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Summer Row
Cambridge Street
King Edwards Rd
CivicClose
Scotland Street
Edward
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HelenaStreet
LouisaStreet
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Broad Street
BridgeStreet
Sand Pits
Parade
BroadStreet
Parade
Fletcher’s Walk
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New Street
Station
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Holliday Street
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Street Station
Presentation Area
New Street
NelsonStreet
Family Reunion
Baggage Area
Baggage Buses
Big Screen Viewing
Toilets
Finishers’Packs
Drinks Station
Spectators
Information
(Sunday)
Runners only
Pedestrian access
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RESPECT THE CHALLENGE
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SPECTATOR GUIDE
Event day expectations
We aim to make the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run
unforgettable for the runners taking part and truly
inspirational for all those spectators who come to
watch. On the day of the event there will be thousands
of runners and spectators alike making their way into
Birmingham City Centre. The following information has
been prepared to ensure spectators get as much out of
the day as the runners. The information below will help
you on the day and suggests the best places to watch
the event and the key areas to avoid.
Getting around
The run will take participants on a 13.1 mile journey
from the City Centre down Pershore Road to Bournville
before doubling back and taking in the sights of
Edgbaston Cricket Ground and Cannon Hill Park en
route back to the City Centre and the finish. Expect the
City Centre to be busy so plan your travel with this in
mind. Don’t bring your car if you don’t have to as the
roads will be busy, after all we have to close a few of
them for the runners to use! Utilise public transport
with great links for buses and trains and with this year’s
later start time of 10:10 you have more time to get into
the City. Please go to the following websites to plan
your journey:
Train – thetrainline.com OR nationalrail.co.uk
Bus – nxbus.co.uk
Coach – nationalexpress.com
Don’t forget the course offers a fantastic opportunity
to see runners doing their thing, it is likely to be far
less busy out on course so why not take advantage of
this; keep reading the info below for the best spectator
points on course.
Important safety information
Spectators out on the course should always remain
on the pavements adjacent to the run route, the roads
will be closed to traffic however, some essential run
vehicles will be moving around the course prior to the
event.
Broad Street offers a fantastic finish location for the
event, however there is limited space for spectators; so
on event day there could be a requirement for access
to this area to be suspended. This will only be done if
the event management deem the finish area to be full
of spectators. If this does occur please use Centenary
Square to wait for friends/family that have been
running.
There are a lot of narrow streets around the finish so
where possible event organisers ask that prams/push
chairs avoid these areas.
Where to watch?
City centre
Start – spectator free (runners only)
The start area for the Morrisons Great Birmingham
Run is on Jennens Road, there is very limited space
available in this area for spectators so we have made it
a spectator free zone. Spectators can line Moor Street
Queensway and Park Street to watch the runners flood
past them!
Please note - pedestrian access - denotes pedestrian
access only (no vehicles).
On the course
Bournville – Cadbury World (approx. 5 miles)
The run will take runners down Pershore Rd to
Bournville and past the legendary Cadbury World!
Runners will not be stoppping to taste the chocolate
but why not take advantage of this great point on the
route to watch the runners come past and then pop
into Cadbury World (open 09:30 – 16:00) yourself,
where chocolate comes to life.
As this is on the run route and roads will be closed
access is by foot only. If you are coming by car and
leaving it in a neighbouring street please ensure that
you are not in a permit area or on double yellow lines as
parking laws will be enforced.
Runners at Cadbury World (5 miles approx.)
Wave Colour.	 Runner’s Start Time. 	 Passing Cadbury World.
ORANGE	 10:10		 10:35-10:55
	 10:29		 11:12-11:25
GREEN	 10:48		 11:41-11:55
PINK	 11:07		 12:00-12:40+
Edgbaston Road – Edgbaston Cricket Ground (approx.
8 miles)
Why not watch from beneath one of the world’s
greatest cricketing arenas? The runners will run past
this iconic stadium so why not cheer them on as they
begin to head for home!
As this is on the run route and roads will be closed
access is by foot only. If you are coming by car and
leaving it in a neighbouring street please ensure that
you are not in a permit area or on double yellow lines as
parking laws will be enforced.
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SPECTATOR GUIDE
Runners at Edgbaston (8 miles approx.)
WaveColour.	 Runner’sStartTime.	 PassingEdgbastonCCG
ORANGE	 10:10		 10:53-11:20
	 10:29		 11:40-11:55
GREEN	 10:48		 12:14-12:30
PINK	 11:07		 12:47-13:05+
 
Cannon Hill Park – (approx. 9 miles)
Covering approximately 70 acres Cannon Hill Park is
a fantastic urban park land with attractions such as
the MAC (Midlands Arts Centre); Birmingham nature
reserve and children’s play grounds, this makes it a
great place to head to, to watch the runners come past.
Free Radio will be in Cannon Hill Park playing music
to motivate the runners as they approach their last 4
miles, so bring along your loud cheering voices and
cheer on those runners.
Please note that due to the run you will need to access
this point by foot as roads will be closed. If you are
coming by car and leaving it in a neighbouring street
please ensure that you are not in a permit area or on
double yellow lines as parking laws will be enforced.
Runners at Cannon Hill Park (9 miles approx.)
WaveColour.	 Runner’sStartTime.	 PassingCannonHillPark.
ORANGE	 10:10		 10:59-11:28
	 10:29		 11:49-12:05
GREEN	 10:48		 11:58-12:41
PINK	 11:07		 12:59-13:10+
Broad Street and the finish
Broad Street is one of the City’s most popular
destinations with multiple bars/cafés and restaurants,
many of which will be open on event day. The finish
line itself is on Broad St roughly between Granville
Street and Oozells Street. This area will get very busy
as people gather to watch runners cross the finish line
so please plan your day carefully. Here are some key
tips to help you get around the finish and meet up with
family/friends that have been running:
1. Watch the run on the big screen at Centenary Square
or Chamberlain Square, the run coverage will give you
the best seats in the house with local shops open
nearby it is the perfect place to take in the action.
2. Why not meet your friends/family that have been
running in Victoria Square away from all the other
crowds and runners, the square and the TV are a
landmark within the city and easy to find.
3. If you do want to go to the finish line (and remember
not everyone will be able to see the finish as Broad
St has only limited space) then access is by foot via
Paradise Forum. Once through Paradise Forum please
follow the signage which will see ALL spectators
keeping left and following Broad St, past Centenary
Square to the finish line. Please note that it is important
that you follow the spectator signs as there will be a lot
of people moving to and from this area.
4. Family reunion is located on Broad St, this can be
accessed via Centenary Square, please look for flying
banners which have letter ranges on them and arrange
to meet family/friends next to the banner that has
the first letter of their surname on it – for example
runner John Smith’s family/friends would wait for him
underneath the banner that shows the letter “S.”
5. Baggage buses are located on Holliday Street.
Please note that this area will be busy as runners finish
and other family/friends wait for their loved ones.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – The north side of Broad
St directly adjacent to the finish line could (from time
to time) be closed off as it gets busy with spectators.
If this safety closure is activated you will be diverted
around the back of the ICC to access Centenary
Square, please follow the direction of the stewarding
team assisting you.
Cheering and support – it’s all about the
noise!
So you have supported friends and family through
their weeks and months of training for their big day, so
now is the time for you to really let out some noise and
cheer ALL runners as they come past you! You will see
runners’ names on their run bibs so don’t be shy give
them a boost by yelling a “come on” their way! Free
Radio will be on site at Cannon Hill Park so join them in
making some noise. Have fun!
What to wear?
Spectating at the event is a great way to be part of the
day and can be very rewarding but make sure you come
dressed appropriately for the weather, which let’s face
it, could be anything in England in October! Check the
local weather forecasts in the days leading up to the
event or go online to metoffice.com where you will find
accurate weather forecasts. A good pair of shoes and
some warm/wet weather clothes are essential.
GREATRUN.ORG18
The following charities will be located in Centenary Square in the Spectator Zone. Why not pop along and see
them before your run for a word of encouragement and after you’ve finished for a well-deserved pat on the back?
2015 Charities
Acorn Children’s Hospice
Alzheimer’s Society
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice
Bloodwise
Cancer Research UK
Children with Cancer UK
Clic Sargent
Cure Leukaemia
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Diabetes UK
Get Kids Going!
Macmillan Cancer Support
Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children
NSPCC
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
The Stroke Association
Upper GI Blues
There are also Charity Cheering buses located out on the run route:
•	 Birmingham Children’s Hospital – approx. 8 mile, Pershore Rd right turn onto Edgbaston Rd
•	 CRUK - approximately the 4.5m (out) and 6m (back) point, where Pershore Rd meets Hazelwells 		
Roundabout (next to Co-Op Supermarket).
•	 Cure Leukaemia – approx. 12.5 mile, Highfield Rd right turn onto Hagely Rd
Live on TV
The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run will be televised LIVE on Channel 5. The programme will air from 10:00*–
12:00.
*Check local listings for exact timings
SEE YOU THERE

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2015 10-01-morrisons great-birmingham_run___event_day_guide_2015_v2

  • 1. RUN BETTER RUN TOGETHER BIRMINGHAM EVENT GUIDE HALF MARATHON | SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2015 BirminghamBirmingham GREATRUN.ORG
  • 2. GREATRUN.ORG2 CONTENTS Essential information 3 Getting there 4 EVENT DAY TIMETABLE 5 At the start 6 START map 7 On the course 8 Course map 9 AT THE finish 10 FINISH MAP 11 RESPECT THE CHALLENGE 13 SPECTATOR GUIDE 16 SEE YOU THERE 18 A MESSAGE FROM MORRISONS At Morrisons, our aim is to get Britain running and with a community of more than 120,000 colleagues and 11 million customers, we’re confident we can make that happen. During 2015 over 1,000 Morrisons members of staff are set to participate in one of the Great Runs and our goal is to at least double that by 2016. For the moment though, our focus is on you. Whatever your reason for competing, the day truly is a great celebration of sport and community spirit. We wish you the best of luck with your final preparations and look forward to seeing you at the main event in October – give us a wave as you pass our stores! MORRISONS GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN - GOOD LUCK MESSAGE I would like to welcome you all to the City of Birmingham to enjoy the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run. I am looking forward to everyone taking part in what has proved to be a challenging but enjoyable event. Along the route participants can expect bands and performers to cheer them on their way supported by our local community. For many years now the event has enjoyed the invaluable support of our loyal volunteers to whom I would like to extend a huge thank you. I hope that they have a fantastic experience. This event is part of a wider activity programme to deliver Birmingham’s European Capital of Running and is the opportunity for more of our citizens to become involved. We are pleased to see that this event is growing year on year. I would like to wish all the participants the very best of luck and look forward to waving you across the finish line. Lord Mayor of Birmingham Acknowledgements The organisers of the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run would like to thank the following organisations for their help and support in staging the event: Morrisons, PUMA, Lucozade, Aqua Pura, Daily Mirror, Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Post and Mail, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Midlands Art Centre, Free Radio, West Midlands Ambulance Service, British Red Cross, Virgin Trains, 4x4 Vehicle Hire, Aston University and Athletics Weekly.
  • 3. GREATRUN.ORG3 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION YOUR RUN NUMBER AND ATTACHED TIMING CHIP Please check that your run number is identical to the master number on your covering letter. If it is different please contact Morrisons Great Birmingham Run at info@greatrun.org. This is your unique number and only you must wear it on the day. DO NOT swap, change or copy this number. Swapping numbers can be dangerous, by selling it onto someone else who may not be properly prepared for the event you could be putting their health at risk. In order to simplify your running experience we have brought in run number timing chips for 2015. These are already attached to the back of your run number and eliminate the need for attaching and removing chips on your trainer or ankle. Please DO NOT remove this from the run number as doing so will prevent you from getting an accurate time for your run. You don’t need to do anything to activate this chip, just leave it attached and it will automatically scan when you cross the start and finish line to give you your finishing time. Your timing chips do not need to be returned at the end of the run. GREAT RUN TRAINING Great Run Training gives you everything you need for perfect event preparation, all at your fingertips. Log on to greatruntraining.org using your Great Run ID or download the FREE app from iTunes or Google’s Play Store. Great Run Training provides users with: • Interactive training to suit all levels • A route mapper to accurately measure your running • Reviews of your progress and a place to share your achievements • Answers to your questions and expert advice and support INFORMATION POINT On event weekend there will be a Morrisons Great Run customer services team located as follows: Sunday 18 October 2015 Aston University campus grounds (open from 07:30) General information point in Centenary Square (open from 07:00) Please note that any problems with your run entry, run number or timing chip must be resolved at least one hour before the run starts. If you do encounter a problem we strongly advise that you contact us in advance of event day at info@greatrun.org where we can sort out any issues. No entries will be taken on the day of the event.
  • 4. GREATRUN.ORG4 Travel information The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run is well serviced by a large road network and numerous public transport hubs. We highly recommend using the public transport systems available to help you avoid the congestion and road closures in place for the run. Allow plenty of additional time to get into the city so you can familiarise yourself with facilities and properly prepare for your run. By train Birmingham City Centre has a number of train stations that are within walking distance of the start/finish areas, see details below. Virgin Trains is the official train partner of the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run; visit them online at virgintrains.co.uk/nova for exclusive offers. Five Ways Serviced by National Express Trains. 10 minutes walking time to finish line, and 25 minutes from the start area on Jennens Road. Birmingham New Street Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains. 10 minutes walking time to start line. Snow Hill Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains. 10 minutes walking time to start line. Moor Street (this is the closest station to the start line) Serviced by National Express Trains. 5 minutes walking time to start line. Jewellery Quarter Serviced by National Express Trains. 25 minutes walking time to start line. Please check Sunday train times at the following train services websites: thetrainline.com or nationalrail.co.uk. By bus Birmingham City Centre is well serviced by buses/ coaches, across both local and national networks. Please go to nxbus.co.uk for more information and bus timetables. Please note that due to the road closures for the event there are some local bus services that will be diverted, please go to nxbus.co.uk then on the main tool bar click information, then click on ‘temporary diversions’. For coach travel, please go to nationalexpress.com where you will find information regarding timetables. By car Coming to the event by car is still an option despite the road closures that will be in place. The organisers would recommend where possible using alternative methods of transport but if you do need to use your car here are a few points to help you: 1. Plan your journey in advance of event day; check greatrun.org/birmingham for the road closures in place for the event and plan your route accordingly. 2. Do not assume that you can use your normal routes into the City Centre, please DO NOT rely on SAT NAVs as these could take you along routes that are closed for the event. 3. Give yourself plenty of travel time on event morning, there will be other runners coming into the City as well, the roads will get busy. Parking is available within the City Centre. See the travel section on the website listing available car parks and access routes around road closures. On event day, car parks will work on a first come, first served basis and you park at your own cost. ACCOMMODATION If you are making a weekend of it in the nation’s second largest city then go to visitbirmingham.com/where-to-stay for information and booking details. GETTING THERE
  • 5. GREATRUN.ORG5 WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR BAGS Baggage drop off Due to the large number of runners we are unable to provide changing facilities at the event venue so please come ready to run. We strongly recommend that you leave any baggage with families and friends. If you do have baggage that can’t be left with someone then there is a baggage bus facility in operation. Buses will be located on Woodcock Street at the rear of the assembly area on Jennens Road. This is a self-service facility, which will have staff making checks. It opens on event day at 07:30. Important note – organisers strongly recommend that you do not leave any valuables within your baggage. Organisers cannot accept responsibility for the security of any items in the baggage area. Baggage system The baggage buses are divided into 4 coloured zones – ORANGE/ /GREEN and PINK (please see map on page 7). Follow this simple system: • Look out for the coloured signage directing you to the corresponding coloured baggage bus; • Once at the coloured baggage buses, access the bus and deposit your baggage on the seats; • Ensure you have attached your baggage label (which you’ll find adjoined to your run number) to your bag before depositing it; • Marshals and security stewards will be on site to assist you if required. Top tips • Before you arrive at the event ensure that you fill in the details on the your tear-off baggage label that is attached to your run number. Then securely attach the tag to your bag; • You will be asked to show your run number before accessing the baggage bus – no number no access; • You will be asked to show your run number and baggage label when leaving the baggage bus. EVENT DAY TIMETABLE MORRISONS GREAT BIRMINGHAM RUN - SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2015 07:00 Information point opens 07:30 Baggage buses will be available on Woodcock Street at the rear of the start assembly areas (see page 7) 10:00 Warm-up for ORANGE and waves 10:10 Elite men, elite women and ORANGE wave start 10:23 White wave starts 10:25 Warm-up starts for GREEN and PINK waves 10:35 GREEN wave starts 10:48 PINK wave starts * Please note, all times are subject to change in the lead up to the event.
  • 6. GREATRUN.ORG6 AT THE START ASSEMBLYINFORMATION ThestartandassemblyareasarelocatedonJennensRoad(seemaponpage7).Thisareaisdividedinto4colouredareas -ORANGE/ /GREENandPINK(thesecorrespondtoyourcolouredrunnumber)andspansacrossbothcarriageways of the road. Please follow the clearly-marked routes to your coloured area – access gates into the rear of each assembly area will be managedtomakesurethecorrectcolourrunnumbersenterthecorrectassemblyarea.GreatRunstewardsandmarshals will be on hand to help direct you to evenly fill both sides of the carriageway, so please use all the space we have created for you. Please ensure that you use the toilet facilities (see map on page 7) prior to entering your assembly area. The assembly areas themselves have been measured and barriered to cater for the number of runners taking part. However, it will get busy so use all available space within the assembly areas, on both sides of the carriageway. Thewavesystemwillbeusedatthestart.Thismeasuredcontrolistohelpregulatetheflowofrunnersthroughthenarrow sections of the course. Please be patient when waiting to start your run. Remember that your timing chips provide a totally accurate time for your run and will not be activated until you cross the start line and when you finish. Runningwithfriendsorfamily If you want to run with a friend but have been issued different coloured run numbers, organisers ask that you follow a simple rule – runners can move down a zone (away from the start line) but cannot move up a zone (or towards the start line). For example, a runner wearing a run number can move back into the GREEN assembly area but not forward in to the ORANGE assembly area. Toilets Toilets are available in the streets leading to the start and assembly areas on Jennens Road. It is inevitable that the toilet facilities will be busy before and after the run, so please allow plenty of time. There are also toilets located on the course, near to the drinks stations listed on page 8. Missing persons There will be a missing person’s point located in Centenary Square (next to the information point). In the event that you come across a missing person please contact the nearest event steward, official or police officer. Warm-up The Great Run warm-up expert will be onsite to get every runner warmed up and stretched for the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run. There will be 2 separate warm ups – the first will be for ORANGE and E wave runners, followed by a second (after the start of the wave) for GREEN and PINK runners, who will be moved forward towards the start line and warmed up before starting their run – see the timetable on page 5 for warm-up start times.
  • 7. GREATRUN.ORG7 START MAP Green Run Num bers Pink Run Num bers W hite Run N um bers W hite Run N um bers Pink Run Num bers G reen Run Num bers O range Run Num bers O range Run Num bers Aston Street W oodcock Street ColeshillStreet Coleshill Street Chapel Street Jennens Road CardiganStreet Jennens Road Baggage Area Baggage Buses Toilets Drinks Station Information (Sunday) Pedestrian access
  • 8. GREATRUN.ORG8 ON THE COURSE ENTERTAINMENT ON THE COURSE The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run will take runners from the iconic City Centre backdrop south towards the world famous cricketing arena of Edgbaston and on to Bournville, the home of Cadbury World. As well as the fantastic sights and support from the locals there will be some upbeat musicians and bands to keep you going along the route. Stay hydrated There are several drinks stations on the route these are located as follows: Drinks station number Water/Lucozade Mile marker (approx.) 1 Aqua Pura 3 miles 2 Aqua Pura/Lucozade 6 miles 3 Aqua Pura/Lucozade 9 miles 4 Aqua Pura 11 miles There is plenty of water for all runners but please remember the following key tips to help those behind you: • Be prepared for the water stations – these will be signed in advance, so make sure you are ready to take a bottle. • Please take only 1 bottle from the stations – be considerate of those runners behind you! • When you have finished with your drink discard your bottle to the kerb edge or beyond – look where you are discarding your bottle before you do it and try and keep it from the running carriageway. • Toilets will be available close to each of the above listed drinks stations Runners’ shower There will be a runners’ shower on course. This is installed to cool runners down and will be located between 9-10 miles. You don’t have to run through it but it will give you a refreshing blast that may be the thing that helps you to smash those last 3 miles! Mile markers Every mile on the route will be identified by a large overhead structure giving you a clear indication as to how far into your run you are! Slower-paced participants The Police, local authority and the people of Birmingham are extremely supportive of the event but we do need to reopen roads to a set time plan. There will be a vehicle at the rear of the field that will follow the last runners. This vehicle will move at a 17 minute mile pace. If you are passed by this vehicle then you will be asked to finish the event using the footpaths. Depending on where you are on the route you may be asked to move to the pavement or to deviate from the course in order to cross large trunk roads. There will be a sweep vehicle at the rear of the event to relocate slower-paced runners to the finish area on Broad St. Don’t worry the finish line and the finish system will remain in place so that everyone crosses the line and gets a run time and finisher souvenirs! Medical support Medical cover will be available across the event. At the start (Jennens Road) where runners will be assembling, on course at intervals along the route and at the finish area where a main medical facility will be located off Broad Street, on Granville Street. Please ensure that you fill out the details on the reverse of your run number before event day, this information is valuable to medics in cases of emergency.
  • 9. GREATRUN.ORG9 COURSE MAP COURSE MAP 2015 COURSE ELEVATION PROFILE 165m 150m 140m 130m 120m 110m 104m 1mile 2miles 3miles 4miles 5miles 6miles 7miles 8miles 9miles 10miles 11miles 12miles EDGBASTON CRICKET GROUND 10miles 11miless12miles 9miles 7miles 6miles 5miles 3miles 2miles 1mile BRISTOLSTREET MOO RSTRE ET QU EENSW AY BANBURY ST BORDESLEY STREET WELLINGTON ROAD BRISTOLROAD LEE BANK M IDDLEW AY HIGHFIELD CHURCHROAD BOOST ZONECheerleaders / Jelly Babies BROAD STREET MIDDLEWAY HIG HGATE ST LUKE’S RD SPEEDWELL RD EDWARD RD SH ER BO UR NE HADENWAY CHARLOTTERD BISHOPSGATE BRISTOLROAD PERSHOREROAD PERSHOREROAD CANNON HILL PARK CALTHORPE PARK SELLY PARK HAZELW ELLS BOURNVILLE MARY VALE RD BEAUMONT ROAD HUNT’S RD BRISTOL ROAD KENSINGTON ROAD PARK ROAD BA LS AL L HEA TH 4miles 8miles Lucozade Sport Bands on the Run Charity Cheering Bus Runner’s Shower Water
  • 10. GREATRUN.ORG10 AT THE FINISH When you cross the finish line please don’t stop immediately – there is a little way to walk before you can have a well-earned rest! You will be glad to know that you can walk once you cross the finish line, but please keep moving and follow the instructions of the Great Run marshals who will direct you to the finisher’s area. Chip collection There is no need to stop and remove your timing chip – as you know this is on the reverse of your run number and is disposable, therefore, please carry on through the finish system. Please dispose of your run number responsibly after the event. Aqua Pura Next on the agenda is a well-earned drink of water! Please keep moving through the finish system where marshals will direct you to your finisher’s pack; inside you will find a bottle of Aqua Pura water. Finisher’s pack Finishers’ packs will be sorted by T- shirt size. Please take a pack with the T-shirt size you specified when you entered the event. You’ve worked hard so enjoy the goodies inside, including edible items, Lucozade Sport and that all important souvenir medal. Meeting friends and family Family and friends will be able to wait for runners on Broad Street or in Centenary Square. Flying banners will be positioned along Broad Street on the route towards Centenary Square. Please wait for your friends and family next to the flying banner that has the letter which corresponds to the first letter of the runner’s surname. For example, runner John Smith’s family/friends would wait for him underneath the banner that shows the letter “S.” Please remember that not everyone can stand at the finish line or at the end of the finish system so please arrange with your friends and family to meet them in the family reunion area or elsewhere in the city. Refreshments As the event starts and finishes within Birmingham City Centre there are plenty of food and drink outlets to cater for runners and spectators alike. Remember that a lot of these retailers will work Sunday trading hours. Baggage reclaim If you have used the baggage bus system you can reclaim your possessions from the buses parked on Holliday Street, by following the signs. Buses are colour and number coded so please remember which number bus you put your bags on. • Only those who show their run number will be given access • On leaving the vehicle stewards will ask to see your run number and the baggage label number to verify you have the correct item Results All results will be available at greatrun.org/results as soon as possible following the event. Official photographs Our official photographers will be at the event to capture all of the action. Visit greatrun.org/photos in the days following the run to see if there are any snaps of you. Join the conversation Stay up to date with all the latest event day information on our social media channels listed below. From travel tips and timetable information, to what to eat before your event, we provide a wide range of useful information before and after your big day. We’d love to hear from you and see pictures of the highlights of your day. Follow the conversation using #GreatBirminghamRun. Facebook: facebook.com/greatbirminghamrun Twitter: @great_run Instagram: @great_run Pinterest: The Great Run Company LinkedIn: The Great Run Company Google+: +Great Run
  • 11. GREATRUN.ORG11 FINISH MAP Paradise Circus Queensway Paradise Circus Queensw ay Summer Row Cambridge Street King Edwards Rd CivicClose Scotland Street Edward Street HelenaStreet LouisaStreet BrindleyDrive Broad Street BridgeStreet Sand Pits Parade BroadStreet Parade Fletcher’s Walk ICC Library of Birmingham Baskerville House House of Sport TownHall Paradise Forum Centenary Square Access to New Street HYATT Symphony Hall Charity Village Exhibitor Area Holliday Street New Street Station Pedestrian access from Holliday Street to New Street Station Presentation Area New Street NelsonStreet Family Reunion Baggage Area Baggage Buses Big Screen Viewing Toilets Finishers’Packs Drinks Station Spectators Information (Sunday) Runners only Pedestrian access
  • 16. GREATRUN.ORG16 SPECTATOR GUIDE Event day expectations We aim to make the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run unforgettable for the runners taking part and truly inspirational for all those spectators who come to watch. On the day of the event there will be thousands of runners and spectators alike making their way into Birmingham City Centre. The following information has been prepared to ensure spectators get as much out of the day as the runners. The information below will help you on the day and suggests the best places to watch the event and the key areas to avoid. Getting around The run will take participants on a 13.1 mile journey from the City Centre down Pershore Road to Bournville before doubling back and taking in the sights of Edgbaston Cricket Ground and Cannon Hill Park en route back to the City Centre and the finish. Expect the City Centre to be busy so plan your travel with this in mind. Don’t bring your car if you don’t have to as the roads will be busy, after all we have to close a few of them for the runners to use! Utilise public transport with great links for buses and trains and with this year’s later start time of 10:10 you have more time to get into the City. Please go to the following websites to plan your journey: Train – thetrainline.com OR nationalrail.co.uk Bus – nxbus.co.uk Coach – nationalexpress.com Don’t forget the course offers a fantastic opportunity to see runners doing their thing, it is likely to be far less busy out on course so why not take advantage of this; keep reading the info below for the best spectator points on course. Important safety information Spectators out on the course should always remain on the pavements adjacent to the run route, the roads will be closed to traffic however, some essential run vehicles will be moving around the course prior to the event. Broad Street offers a fantastic finish location for the event, however there is limited space for spectators; so on event day there could be a requirement for access to this area to be suspended. This will only be done if the event management deem the finish area to be full of spectators. If this does occur please use Centenary Square to wait for friends/family that have been running. There are a lot of narrow streets around the finish so where possible event organisers ask that prams/push chairs avoid these areas. Where to watch? City centre Start – spectator free (runners only) The start area for the Morrisons Great Birmingham Run is on Jennens Road, there is very limited space available in this area for spectators so we have made it a spectator free zone. Spectators can line Moor Street Queensway and Park Street to watch the runners flood past them! Please note - pedestrian access - denotes pedestrian access only (no vehicles). On the course Bournville – Cadbury World (approx. 5 miles) The run will take runners down Pershore Rd to Bournville and past the legendary Cadbury World! Runners will not be stoppping to taste the chocolate but why not take advantage of this great point on the route to watch the runners come past and then pop into Cadbury World (open 09:30 – 16:00) yourself, where chocolate comes to life. As this is on the run route and roads will be closed access is by foot only. If you are coming by car and leaving it in a neighbouring street please ensure that you are not in a permit area or on double yellow lines as parking laws will be enforced. Runners at Cadbury World (5 miles approx.) Wave Colour. Runner’s Start Time. Passing Cadbury World. ORANGE 10:10 10:35-10:55 10:29 11:12-11:25 GREEN 10:48 11:41-11:55 PINK 11:07 12:00-12:40+ Edgbaston Road – Edgbaston Cricket Ground (approx. 8 miles) Why not watch from beneath one of the world’s greatest cricketing arenas? The runners will run past this iconic stadium so why not cheer them on as they begin to head for home! As this is on the run route and roads will be closed access is by foot only. If you are coming by car and leaving it in a neighbouring street please ensure that you are not in a permit area or on double yellow lines as parking laws will be enforced.
  • 17. GREATRUN.ORG17 SPECTATOR GUIDE Runners at Edgbaston (8 miles approx.) WaveColour. Runner’sStartTime. PassingEdgbastonCCG ORANGE 10:10 10:53-11:20 10:29 11:40-11:55 GREEN 10:48 12:14-12:30 PINK 11:07 12:47-13:05+   Cannon Hill Park – (approx. 9 miles) Covering approximately 70 acres Cannon Hill Park is a fantastic urban park land with attractions such as the MAC (Midlands Arts Centre); Birmingham nature reserve and children’s play grounds, this makes it a great place to head to, to watch the runners come past. Free Radio will be in Cannon Hill Park playing music to motivate the runners as they approach their last 4 miles, so bring along your loud cheering voices and cheer on those runners. Please note that due to the run you will need to access this point by foot as roads will be closed. If you are coming by car and leaving it in a neighbouring street please ensure that you are not in a permit area or on double yellow lines as parking laws will be enforced. Runners at Cannon Hill Park (9 miles approx.) WaveColour. Runner’sStartTime. PassingCannonHillPark. ORANGE 10:10 10:59-11:28 10:29 11:49-12:05 GREEN 10:48 11:58-12:41 PINK 11:07 12:59-13:10+ Broad Street and the finish Broad Street is one of the City’s most popular destinations with multiple bars/cafés and restaurants, many of which will be open on event day. The finish line itself is on Broad St roughly between Granville Street and Oozells Street. This area will get very busy as people gather to watch runners cross the finish line so please plan your day carefully. Here are some key tips to help you get around the finish and meet up with family/friends that have been running: 1. Watch the run on the big screen at Centenary Square or Chamberlain Square, the run coverage will give you the best seats in the house with local shops open nearby it is the perfect place to take in the action. 2. Why not meet your friends/family that have been running in Victoria Square away from all the other crowds and runners, the square and the TV are a landmark within the city and easy to find. 3. If you do want to go to the finish line (and remember not everyone will be able to see the finish as Broad St has only limited space) then access is by foot via Paradise Forum. Once through Paradise Forum please follow the signage which will see ALL spectators keeping left and following Broad St, past Centenary Square to the finish line. Please note that it is important that you follow the spectator signs as there will be a lot of people moving to and from this area. 4. Family reunion is located on Broad St, this can be accessed via Centenary Square, please look for flying banners which have letter ranges on them and arrange to meet family/friends next to the banner that has the first letter of their surname on it – for example runner John Smith’s family/friends would wait for him underneath the banner that shows the letter “S.” 5. Baggage buses are located on Holliday Street. Please note that this area will be busy as runners finish and other family/friends wait for their loved ones. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – The north side of Broad St directly adjacent to the finish line could (from time to time) be closed off as it gets busy with spectators. If this safety closure is activated you will be diverted around the back of the ICC to access Centenary Square, please follow the direction of the stewarding team assisting you. Cheering and support – it’s all about the noise! So you have supported friends and family through their weeks and months of training for their big day, so now is the time for you to really let out some noise and cheer ALL runners as they come past you! You will see runners’ names on their run bibs so don’t be shy give them a boost by yelling a “come on” their way! Free Radio will be on site at Cannon Hill Park so join them in making some noise. Have fun! What to wear? Spectating at the event is a great way to be part of the day and can be very rewarding but make sure you come dressed appropriately for the weather, which let’s face it, could be anything in England in October! Check the local weather forecasts in the days leading up to the event or go online to metoffice.com where you will find accurate weather forecasts. A good pair of shoes and some warm/wet weather clothes are essential.
  • 18. GREATRUN.ORG18 The following charities will be located in Centenary Square in the Spectator Zone. Why not pop along and see them before your run for a word of encouragement and after you’ve finished for a well-deserved pat on the back? 2015 Charities Acorn Children’s Hospice Alzheimer’s Society Birmingham Children’s Hospital Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Bloodwise Cancer Research UK Children with Cancer UK Clic Sargent Cure Leukaemia Cystic Fibrosis Trust Diabetes UK Get Kids Going! Macmillan Cancer Support Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children NSPCC The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation The Stroke Association Upper GI Blues There are also Charity Cheering buses located out on the run route: • Birmingham Children’s Hospital – approx. 8 mile, Pershore Rd right turn onto Edgbaston Rd • CRUK - approximately the 4.5m (out) and 6m (back) point, where Pershore Rd meets Hazelwells Roundabout (next to Co-Op Supermarket). • Cure Leukaemia – approx. 12.5 mile, Highfield Rd right turn onto Hagely Rd Live on TV The Morrisons Great Birmingham Run will be televised LIVE on Channel 5. The programme will air from 10:00*– 12:00. *Check local listings for exact timings SEE YOU THERE