Great Birmingham Run 2023
The fastest man in town completed his 10k run in less than 30 minutes
More than 12,000 people ran, walked, laughed and joked as they took part in the Great Birmingham Run 2023 on Sunday May 7. There was a fun atmosphere as the sun shone down on the crowds running and those cheering them on from the side lines.
But, for some, this was a serious event - and they achieved record results. In fact the fastest man in town completed his 10k run in less than 30 minutes.
Many people ran in aid of charities, such as Birmingham Children's Hospital, and some took part just to better their own personal bests. With two events for children too, there was something for everyone.
Whether you're a regular runner with a club or a newbie looking to improve your fitness levels, today's AJ Bell Great Birmingham 10K and Half Marathon had something for everyone.
Everyone who runs is issued with a run number, which has a timing chip, so that your run time is recorded when you make your way over the finish line. So, how did your results compare with the elite athletes on the day? Well, here are the results...
Chris Thompson did the entire route from Centenary Square, through the Jewellery Quarter and down to the Smithfield site in just 29 minutes and 27 seconds. That's even quicker than last year's fastest male - Jonathan Cornish - who shot through the finish line in 30 minutes and 14 seconds.
Top 3 men in the Great Birmingham 10K run
1 Chris Thompson 29 minutes and 27 seconds
2 Kadar Omar 29 minutes and 34 seconds
3 Dean Williamson 30 minutes and 47 seconds
Top 3 women in the Great Birmingham 10K run
1 Rachel Gifford 36 minutes and 30 seconds
2 Roanna Vickers 36 minutes and 39 seconds
3 Emily Smith 37 minutes and 42 seconds
Top 3 men in the Half Marathon
1 Omar Ahmed one hour, five minutes and 23 seconds
2 Jack Shayler one hour, seven minutes and 50 seconds
3 Edward Diamond one hour, nine minutes and 28 seconds
Top 3 women in the Half Marathon
1 Hayley Carruthers one hour, 21 minutes and 11 seconds
2 Lisa Thomas one hour, 24 minutes and two seconds
3 Natasha Malin one hour, 27 minutes and 59 seconds
posted Sunday May 7th