Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing

29/04/2026

📸 Photo of the Week 📸

Photo of the Week goes out to Darren who has a new special pose- salute during his 5km on Sunday!
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Lots of great running shots on Sunday. Check out our Sunday posts to see the full line up..... you're all winners! 🏆

26/04/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-2️⃣6️⃣th April 2026

Week 2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-0️⃣9️⃣
Runners- 4️⃣8️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers0️⃣8️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclist0️⃣2️⃣🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-2️⃣9️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣5️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣6️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 9️⃣9️⃣

🥵 The Warm up, The Run & Walk

Part 2️⃣

What an AMAZING DAY with nearly 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ participants and visitors to the site. Fabulous to see more the young men from who had amazing times for the 5km under 25 minutes.

Congratulations to their friends running today in London in the marathon. 👏

With a week to go till the AJ Bell Half Marathon and 10km - how is the training going?

With so many doing their training towards an event this year, try and encourage at least one person by sponsoring them. Every little counts!
It really does help keep everyone focused, encouraged and supported.

Information ℹ️
Why not leave your additional tops or jackets in the dome for your return and we will keep safe.
Valuables to be left with the Coordinator for safe keeping.

👉Don't forget if you're attending, you will need to sign in 🖊 📃 and provide an emergency contact ☎️ of someone living in the UK. 🇬🇧
Without providing this, you risk being covered by our insurance. 😒

Everyone is Welcome to join us weekly for the Run or Walk sessions but you're also welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and relax too.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or if a regular participant, why not join our Whats App Group for updates, news and messages.

The gate to the reservoir will be locked 🔒 at 11am sharp to allow us to tidy up and lock up the site. 🚰🧹🪣🫧

We would like to acknowledge and thank our partner the Birmingham Settlement for the space to hold our weekly session. 😊

Sam Marsh and his team have lots of fabulous FREE activities weekly including art classes, Tai- Chi, Wellbeing Classes and lots more.

Thank you to everyone for joining us on Sunday. 💙

*Photography taken must not be shared or distributed without permission of Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing
The photography or videos placed on our social media channels are checked before being posted and permission sought first, which will only be used for its purpose, sharing our group activities.

The 🆒️Team:
●Coordinator- Thomas / Karen
●Run Leader- Kevin
●Run Support- Kevin
●Walk Leader- Rachel
●Photography- George, Karen, Kevin, Ruth, Claudia.
●Cafe- Karen & Vivian.
●Additional Helpers- John, Arnold, Dylan.

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️

26/04/2026

🛖 S o c i a l S h e d 🛖

April 2️⃣6️⃣th 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣

Week 2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

Welcome to everyone for joining us on Sunday, sharing in our social element of the sessions especially Christine, Andrew, Tracey and the boys from Coopah team 😀

Great to have you with us! 😉

If you would like to contribute to our catering facilities by donating a cake, biscuits or other treats, bring them with you on Sunday and hand to our Cafe Volunteer or the Coordinator.

Alternatively a donation can help also!

The whole site is amazing adventure playground and we recommend a walk around the Site to see what's new.

What an adventure around the Site from gardening plots, wormeries, composting and more. Why not have a look around next time you're around at the far end of the field.

We hope to see you again soon! 😉

Thanks to Karen and Vivian for serving in the cafe. Don't forget to give the cafe volunteers a as it gets very busy and there's a lot of work behind the scenes..

We are grateful to Incredible Surplus for continuing to support us weekly providing us with treats and drinks when available
https://incrediblesurplus.org/

To support us, you can volunteer, give a financial donation or scan a QR code to donate online or bring some biscuits or treats for our group.

Thank you for your contributions this week.

Yoga is available on Sundays after the Run/ Walk sessions in the dome by Michelle local resident and qualified instructor.
Subject to availability - booking required.
There is a charge for this activity and discounts available for booking group sessions.

We welcome our canine friends, they must be on a lead and with their owners at all times.

Social engagement is how a person connects with others in a community or even online, which can be seen in activities such as volunteering. When you become involved in spaces like these, you create a sense of inclusion and a purpose for yourself.

Please feel free to join us at the Red Shed at the new Birmingham Settlement Nature & Wellbeing Centre at the Edgbaston Reservoir.

For future details of the site, please contact Birmingham Settlement
https://www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk/ladywood/

26/04/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-2️⃣6️⃣th April 2026

Week 2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-0️⃣9️⃣
Runners- 4️⃣8️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers0️⃣8️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclist0️⃣2️⃣🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-2️⃣9️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣5️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣6️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 9️⃣9️⃣

🥵 The Warm up, The Run & Walk

Part 3️⃣

What an AMAZING DAY with nearly 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ participants and visitors to the site. Fabulous to see more the young men from who had amazing times for the 5km under 25 minutes.

Congratulations to their friends running today in London in the marathon. 👏

With a week to go till the AJ Bell Half Marathon and 10km - how is the training going?

With so many doing their training towards an event this year, try and encourage at least one person by sponsoring them. Every little counts!
It really does help keep everyone focused, encouraged and supported.

Information ℹ️
Why not leave your additional tops or jackets in the dome for your return and we will keep safe.
Valuables to be left with the Coordinator for safe keeping.

👉Don't forget if you're attending, you will need to sign in 🖊 📃 and provide an emergency contact ☎️ of someone living in the UK. 🇬🇧
Without providing this, you risk being covered by our insurance. 😒

Everyone is Welcome to join us weekly for the Run or Walk sessions but you're also welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and relax too.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or if a regular participant, why not join our Whats App Group for updates, news and messages.

The gate to the reservoir will be locked 🔒 at 11am sharp to allow us to tidy up and lock up the site. 🚰🧹🪣🫧

We would like to acknowledge and thank our partner the Birmingham Settlement for the space to hold our weekly session. 😊

Sam Marsh and his team have lots of fabulous FREE activities weekly including art classes, Tai- Chi, Wellbeing Classes and lots more.

Thank you to everyone for joining us on Sunday. 💙

*Photography taken must not be shared or distributed without permission of Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing
The photography or videos placed on our social media channels are checked before being posted and permission sought first, which will only be used for its purpose, sharing our group activities.

The 🆒️Team:
●Coordinator- Thomas / Karen
●Run Leader- Kevin
●Run Support- Kevin
●Walk Leader- Rachel
●Photography- George, Karen, Kevin, Ruth, Claudia.
●Cafe- Karen & Vivian.
●Additional Helpers- John, Arnold, Dylan.

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️

26/04/2026

What a win! 🏆

Yomif Kejelcha said it was “not possible” to break two hours in his debut at 26.2 miles. Then he finished second in the fastest marathon ever, crossing the finish line at the London Marathon on Sunday in 1:59:41, just 11 seconds back from new world record holder Sabastian Sawe.

26/04/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

💲unday-2️⃣6️⃣th April 2026

Week 2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣
Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group

Volunteers-0️⃣9️⃣
Runners- 4️⃣8️⃣🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️
Walkers0️⃣8️⃣🚶‍♀️ 🚶🏿‍♂️
Cyclist0️⃣2️⃣🚴‍♀️
Buggy users-0️⃣
Visitors-2️⃣9️⃣
Yoga- 0️⃣5️⃣
Dogs- 0️⃣6️⃣🐕 🐕

Running Total- 9️⃣9️⃣

🥵 The Warm up, The Run & Walk

Part 1️⃣

What an AMAZING DAY with nearly 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ participants and visitors to the site. Fabulous to see more the young men from who had amazing times for the 5km under 25 minutes.

Congratulations to their friends running today in London in the marathon. 👏

With a week to go till the AJ Bell Half Marathon and 10km - how is the training going?

With so many doing their training towards an event this year, try and encourage at least one person by sponsoring them. Every little counts!
It really does help keep everyone focused, encouraged and supported.

Information ℹ️
Why not leave your additional tops or jackets in the dome for your return and we will keep safe.
Valuables to be left with the Coordinator for safe keeping.

👉Don't forget if you're attending, you will need to sign in 🖊 📃 and provide an emergency contact ☎️ of someone living in the UK. 🇬🇧
Without providing this, you risk being covered by our insurance. 😒

Everyone is Welcome to join us weekly for the Run or Walk sessions but you're also welcome to come and join us for a cuppa and relax too.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or if a regular participant, why not join our Whats App Group for updates, news and messages.

The gate to the reservoir will be locked 🔒 at 11am sharp to allow us to tidy up and lock up the site. 🚰🧹🪣🫧

We would like to acknowledge and thank our partner the Birmingham Settlement for the space to hold our weekly session. 😊

Sam Marsh and his team have lots of fabulous FREE activities weekly including art classes, Tai- Chi, Wellbeing Classes and lots more.

Thank you to everyone for joining us on Sunday. 💙

*Photography taken must not be shared or distributed without permission of Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing
The photography or videos placed on our social media channels are checked before being posted and permission sought first, which will only be used for its purpose, sharing our group activities.

The 🆒️Team:
●Coordinator- Thomas / Karen
●Run Leader- Kevin
●Run Support- Kevin
●Walk Leader- Rachel
●Photography- George, Karen, Kevin, Ruth, Claudia.
●Cafe- Karen & Vivian.
●Additional Helpers- John, Arnold, Dylan.

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️

26/04/2026

Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group.

💲unday-2️⃣6️⃣th April 2026

Week 2️⃣2️⃣4️⃣

🏆T H E W I N N E R S 🏆

Check out all the great photos of everyone! 📸

🚺🚺Ladies 🚺 🚺

2️⃣KM
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🥉~

5️⃣KM
🥇34:38 Melissa M
🥈38:08 Verity E
🥉43:10 Shameen

🚹🚹Gents🚹🚹

2️⃣.5️⃣KM
🥇12:15 Robel H
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🥉~

5️⃣KM
🥇22:00 Nouveaginadam
🥈22:46 Yasserezzaden
🥉22:49 Mudawi

Don't forget- EVERYONE counts in these sessions.
If you get a PB or have achieved something recently, no matter how big or small- let us know! 🗣👤

Everyone did a great job and you should all be very proud of getting up, getting out and being present!

🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️

26/04/2026

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, we celebrate together at in Birmingham City Centre taking part in either the 10km or half marathon.

Due to the first wave taking place early and kicking off at 08:30am, we may get to see everyone but we will definitely get to see you at the finish line or at the pub! 😂

Please enjoy the experience and don't worry too much about the time - the main thing is completing it. 😉

We have a tradition afterwards meeting up at the Wetherspoons in Hurst Street, Birmingham. 🍺 🍻 🍷

We hope you will be able to join us and celebrate our achievements together. 🏅

Please share your photos with us of your experience and we can share on our socials!! 📸

Best of Luck to everyone and for those of us supporting - thank you, we will certainly look out for you. 👀

Take your place at the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 10k or HM and experience the Midlands’ biggest and best. Find out more.

26/04/2026

joined the Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group this morning in their newly designed t- shirt 👕 organised by Daniel Burt Snook the event organiser for the 8am group.

Well! You certainly all stand out and the colour and design are very warm and welcoming reflecting your group's activity.
birds 🐦 🐦‍⬛ 😎

26/04/2026

Please find ERRAW May Schedule.
We are closed on May 3rd due to the AJ Bell 1/2 marathon and 10km in Birmingham.
The ERRAW Team 💙🩵

26/04/2026

Not sure did this little squirrel want to join in but very inquisitive little creature 😀

21/04/2026

📸 Photo of the Week 📸

Photo of the week goes to David as he makes the final leg of the 5km to the domes for the finish line. 🏁
David comes regularly with his son who equally enjoys it- won't be hopefully too long before he us running around himself!

Buggies welcome at the Edgbaston Reservoir Running & Wellbeing Group.