Among them were a group of friends and family for whom this year's event means a little bit more.

Over 11,000 people brave wet weather to tackle Great Birmingham Run

It's believed there were around 8,000 people who laced up for this year's 10k race. 

Watch: 8,000 weave through the city in 10k run

Thousands of runners took to the city's streets in this year's 10k run. 

Andy Forbes proposed to his partner Becky Cunningham as they were about to cross the finishing line.

8-year-old Chloe Dixon was born with a serious form of Spina Bifida and was told she would never walk.

Thousands are expected to descend on England's second city to take part in the annual event.

The Bupa Great Birmingham Run took place today with a record 18,000 people participating.