European Athletics Championships details revealed for Birmingham road races

The routes for elite road races at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham have been announced. Scheduled from August 10 to 16, the marathon and race walk events will take place in the city center, with free viewing locations along Waterloo Street, Temple Row West, and Colmore Row. The women's marathon starts at 07:30 BST on August 16, followed by the men's at 08:10 BST, both finishing at Victoria Square. Organizers emphasized the championships as a significant event for Birmingham, with over 1,600 athletes from 48 countries competing. Stadium tickets are quickly selling out, especially for weekend sessions.

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