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Saturday 07 December 2024

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NEC Birmingham

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Welcome to Cooper Run Birmingham where the goal is simple:

  • 200 metres
  • 12 minutes
  • How many laps can you do?

Hosted within the UK’s one & only fitness festival for true fitness competitors and enthusiasts – Fitfest, the Cooper Run Birmingham will see runners go all out to be crowned the Cooper Champion.

The Cooper test designed by Kenneth H. Cooper in 1968 for US military use is a physical fitness test. The point of the test is to run as far as possible within 12 minutes. It is a popular running test of aerobic endurance.

Runners of all levels are invited to test their speed and endurance on a dedicated indoor track, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within a 12-minute time limit. This exciting event provides a unique opportunity to push your limits. It is perfect for those seeking a personal benchmark or just looking to have fun, the 12-Minute Challenge is designed to inspire runners to go further, faster, and leave it all on the track.

The event will be one of many hosted over the weekend between 7th/8th December at the NEC Birmingham and is expected to have 15,000 people in attendance, along with over 60 leading fitness brands.

Runner. ARE. YOU. READY!

Find out more about FitFest here: https://www.fitfest-event.com/

 

info Did you know?

The world record for 5 KM was run by Joshua Cheptegei from Uganda, who covered the course in 12:35.36. He ran approximately 4.7 km (23.5 laps) in 12 minutes.

Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia smashed the world record in the women's 5000m, running an incredible 14:00.21 who covered approx 4.3K in 12minutes (21.5 laps)

Entry

Entry

Entrants must be 16 years or over on event day.

Run For All encourages and supports participation from runners of all abilities. Please contact us in advance with any specific requirements. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Timing
  • Finisher items
  • An option to pre-order a Cooper Run t-shirt
  • Access to the rest of the FitFest event (Excluding Main Arena)
  • A fantastic experience!

Enter with a peace of mind

Enter with a peace of mind

  • Active refund

On the day Information

All you need to know

All you need to know

Toilets

With as many as 50,000 people attending some events, the NEC have ensured ample toilet facilities around the whole NEC.

Medical

There will be medical provision provided on the day.

Left Clothing

Please note that any clothing left anywhere around the area will be collected at the end of the race and donated to charity.

Results

All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.

At the end of both Saturday and Sunday, the Top 3 Male and Female runners will be presented with prizes.

Travel

Check out your travel options below.

Check out your travel options below.

  • By Car

  • By Train

  • By Bus

  • By Foot

Partners

Our Partners

Our Partners

Cooper Run Birmingham is brought to you with the support of the following partners

FAQs

  • Can I purchase multiple waves?

  • Can I bring in food and drink?

  • Will there be a leaderboard?

  • Does the Cooper Run Bimingham entry allow me access to rest of the arena?

  • When is the closing date for entry?

  • I am a wheelchair user or have specific access requirements, can I take part?

  • Can I enter on the day?