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The 2026 European Championships run from August 10 to 16 in Birmingham. Marathons open the final day, with women’s at 07:30 and men’s at 08:10. Finals include 4x400m relays, 1500m, steeplechase, and mixed 4x100m.
Friday night features men’s 200m and 400m hurdles, women’s 800m. The meet opens with men’s 5000m and women’s 100m. Storylines include Ingebrigtsen, Kerr, Hodgkinson, and Hunter Bell. Read more racing coverage.
Birmingham stages the event for the first time. It follows the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Alexander Stadium hosts all events, with sessions in morning and evening. Related: Josh Kerr's Future and Commonwealth Games Post-Glasgow.
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What should runners know about 2026 European Championships: Birmingham Marathon and Track Schedule?
Birmingham hosts the 2026 European Championships, featuring marathons and track events. The 2026 European Championships run from August 10 to 16 in Birmingham. Marathons open the final day, with women’s at 07:30 and men’s at 08:10. Finals include 4x400m relays, 1500m, steeplechase, and mixed 4x100m.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 4, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 4, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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