Temporary road closures in Balsall Common for fun run

By Emily Griffin 8th Sep 2026

Local News by Emily Griffin 8th Sep 2026

The restrictions are being put in place for the Balsall Common Fun Run, organised by The Lily Mae Foundation (Image via The Lily Mae Foundation)

Drivers are being warned of temporary road closures across Balsall Common next weekend as hundreds of runners take part in the annual Balsall Common Fun Run.

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has announced a series of restrictions on Sunday, September 13, from 11.30am to 2pm to allow the event to take place safely.

The closures, introduced under the Road Traffic Regulation Act, will affect a number of roads across the village, including:

Asbury Road
Kemps Green Road
Balsall Street East
Frog Lane
Needlers End Lane
Wilton Road
Alder Lane

Sections of Balsall Street, Holly Lane, Station Road and Gypsy Lane will also be closed while runners complete the course.

The restrictions are being put in place for the Balsall Common Fun Run, organised by The Lily Mae Foundation.

The event will see participants of all ages and abilities take part in a range of races, including mini runs for children, a junior 5km race and adult 5km and 10km events.

Signed diversion routes will be in place, while emergency service access and pedestrian access to properties within the closure zone will be maintained throughout the event.

To find out more about the event, click here.