Club:

Birchfield Harriers

Track:

8 lane, 10 lanes straight

Capacity:

7000 covered in 3 separate stands, 600 uncovered

History Of Alexander Stadium

Alexander stadium is said to be one of UK’s premier athletics stadiums and has been a host to several major events and competitions such as the AAA Championships, the Disability World Athletics Championships. The Stadium was built in 1975 and was open for training in 1976. The stadium was originally comprised of a track and Main stand, which came in operation in 1978. As part of a £1million improvement programme in the year 2000 the track and centre green was resurfaced.

Address
Walsall Road
Perry Barr
Birmingham
B42 2LR
Telephone No: 0121 464 8008

By Car
From the M6: Get off at Junction 7 for Great Barr. Go onto the A34 for Birmingham and then keep on this road for approx 2 miles and the Alexander Stadium is signposted to the left.

From Birmingham City Centre: Join the A34 (Walsall) at the Lancaster Circus roundabout. Stay on this road for approx 4 miles taking the right hand lane over the flyover by Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium. The Alexander Stadium is signposted on the right

By Bus
From Birmingham City Centre, Route No 51, 52 or the 52A.