00:00Some of Europe's top endurance athletes are preparing to race through Birmingham with spectators able to watch for three.
00:08The European Athletics Championships begin at Alexander Stadium on the 10th of August, bringing more than 1,600 competitors to
00:18the city.
00:18The road events move into the city's centre for the closing weekend.
00:22On the 15th of August, elite race walkers from across Europe will follow a one kilometre loop beginning on Colmore
00:30Road before racing through the centre and finishing in Victoria Square.
00:35Organisers recommend viewing the walks from Waterloo Street, Temple Road West and Colmore Road.
00:42Barriers will line the course with managed crossing points provided for pedestrians.
00:47The following day, Birmingham athlete Ellis Cross will be amongst those contesting the elite men's marathon.
00:54The women's marathon starts at half past seven, followed by the men at ten past eight.
01:00Both races begin and finish in Victoria Square.
01:04Athletes will complete eight laps of a five kilometre circuit, taking them past several prominent city centre landmarks in Birmingham.
01:12Cornwall Road and Church Street are recommended for watching the opening and closing stages.
01:18Stadium competition runs throughout the week, including sprints, hurdles, hammers, shot putt and pole vault.
01:24Weekend sessions are nearly sold out, while the road races remain entirely three.
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