RSM UK announced as Birmingham Business Challenge winners
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK have been announced as the official winners of the 2025 AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run Business Challenge, taking the top spot in both the 10k and half marathon distances.
The annual Business Challenge invites corporate teams from across the region to take part in the Great Birmingham Run and compete for fastest overall times, team spirit, and workplace pride.
Colmore Row-based RSM UK’s outstanding performance on 4 May saw them win both race categories with impressive team finishes and exceptional individual times. The first four RSM UK runners to cross the Smithfield finish line produced a cumulative time of 05:41:16 in the half marathon and 02:46:52 in the 10k.
RSM UK saw off tough competition from Marks and Clerk Birmingham, Pinsent Masons, Arup, St Philips Chambers, BDO, Energy Systems and dozens of companies of all shapes, sizes and sectors.
Belle Meara, audit assistant at RSM UK, said: “The Great Birmingham Run has been a brilliant opportunity, and we are proud of our colleagues for winning the Business Challenge for both the 10k and half marathon, which is an amazing achievement, especially as we beat our overall times from the previous year.
“It was good to see everyone come together to support a great cause, and we are thrilled to have raised money for the Birmingham Dogs Home and proudly wore our charity partner tee-shirts during the run. We hope we have made a difference supporting their efforts in rescuing and rehoming dogs.”
“Congratulations to the incredible teams from RSM UK for this fantastic achievement,” said the organisers of the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run. “The Business Challenge brings out the best of Birmingham’s corporate community, and RSM UK truly rose to the occasion with determination, teamwork, and a real competitive edge.”
The 2025 Great Birmingham Run once again drew thousands of runners and spectators to the streets of the city for May Bank Holiday Weekend, showcasing Birmingham’s vibrant spirit and community pride.
For more information on the AJ Bell Great Run Series Business Challenge, click here. To enter the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run 2026 on Sunday 3 May, click here.
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