3km Run Loop Birmingham

A great 3km loop in the quiet streets and canal towpaths around central Birmingham, perfect in daylight or at night-time as all of the route is on lit pavements/paths. Just beware you may have to run past lots of tourists along the canal if the weather is nice!

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Route overview

Pictorial directions:

Start at Council House. Cross Victoria Sq. Run down Pinfold St. right into Navigation St.

Part 1 of the 3km run loop

Go under flyover. Turn right up the path to Holliday St. Left along Holliday St.

Part 2 of the 3km run loop

Go under the bridge. First left onto the canal. Left at the canal. Follow round the corner and keep on.

Part 3 of the 3km run loop

Through Broad St tunnel, past Sealife Centre. Cross canal twice to run back (by Malt House pub).

Part 4 of the 3km run loop

Through Broad St tunnel again (on other side). Exit canal at James Brindley Canalhouse pub. Left up Bridge St.

Gas Street Basin was once the hub for the transportation of goods during the Industrial Revolution and is now a hub for fun and good food. The basin places the old with the new, from the narrowboats in the canal to the trendy bars and restaurants, which nods to the city’s evolution.

Part 5 of the 3km run loop

Cross over Broad St. Right in front of Rep Theatre. Follow path back to city centre.

Part 6 of the 3km run loop

Follow path around Town Hall back to start by Council House.

Part 7 of the 3km run loop

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Resources:

If you enjoyed this route, see our 5km run loop

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Information is from various sources including wikipedia.org