Birmingham road race routes finalised for European Athletics Championships
With the championships set to commence on 10 August, officials have detailed the logistical framework for the road events, highlighting spectator zones and ticket availability for the stadium sessions.
Organisers of the European Athletics Championships have finalised the course details for the elite road races in Birmingham, scheduled to take place between 10 and 16 August. The marathon and race walk events will be accessible to the public at no cost, with officials outlining specific viewing areas and infrastructure measures to manage pedestrian flow.
The elite race walks are programmed for 15 August and will follow a one-kilometre loop through the city centre. The course begins on Colmore Row and concludes in Victoria Square. Spectators are directed to view the event along Waterloo Street, Temple Row West, and Colmore Row. Organisers have confirmed that the route will be fully barriered, with managed crossing points established to ensure pedestrian safety while allowing athletes to pass regularly throughout the competition.
The men’s and women’s marathons are scheduled for 16 August, with both events starting and finishing at Victoria Square. Athletes will complete eight laps of a five-kilometre circuit within the city centre. The women’s race is set to begin at 07:30 BST, followed by the men’s race at 08:10 BST. Recommended viewing locations for the marathons include Colmore Row and Church Street, which are designated for the opening and closing stages of the race.
Ellis Cross, a Birmingham-based athlete, is listed as participating in the elite marathons. The championships, described by organisers as a landmark sporting moment for Birmingham, the West Midlands, and British athletics, will feature more than 1,600 athletes from 48 countries competing at Alexander Stadium.
Stadium tickets are reported to be selling rapidly, with weekend sessions nearly sold out. The competition commences on 10 August with the men’s hammer throw and women’s shot put, alongside track sprints and hurdles. The first medals will be awarded during the men’s 5000m final. Stadium action concludes on 16 August with nine finals, including the 4x400m relays, mixed 4x100m, women’s 1500m, and men’s pole vault.
