Event information
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/
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
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
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For a small fee, this will give you insurance should you be unable to take part in the event. You can cancel your entry and receive a refund on your entry fee up to 48 hours before the event.
On the day Information
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.
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You’ll find us clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav to get to the NEC Site. Once on site please stop using your Sat Nav and follow the digital screens to direct you to the car park.
Please find more information below to pre-book your parking spot and FAQs:
https://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking-at-the-nec/
The post code will not take you to the car park for your event, so please ignore your Sat Nav and follow signage instead.
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Direct services run all day, however if you’re travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away.
For more information, visit National Rail or call them on 08457 484950.
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Jumping on a bus in the West Midlands area? Numerous options will get you to the NEC. Check out the Network West Midland website.
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The best and safest way to get to the NEC is to use the shared cycle footpath route to Birmingham International Railway Station and then the NEC is a short walk from there, it should take you about 10 minutes.
Partners
Our Partners
Cooper Run Birmingham is brought to you with the support of the following partners
FAQs
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Yes you can. Each wave entry will cost £20 + processing fee
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You are able to bring your own food and beverages to the event.
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There will be a leaderboard on the day where you can view your results against others.
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Whilst your Cooper Run ticket will give you access to other areas of the FitFest event, you will need to upgrade your ticket to be able to access the Main Arena where the Elite Showcase takes place.
You will be able to upgrade your ticket to the Showcase on event day.
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Entries for events will close at Midnight the Thursday before the event, unless capacity is reached before then
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Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part. If you are a wheelchair user, please get in touch with info@runforall.com and our admin team will assist you further.
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On the day entry is currently available but it depends on capacity. We recommend that you purchase an entry through our online registration system ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
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