In its early years, the ground was also used for athletics meetings; in May 1908, Birchfield Harriers used The Hawthorns for their Spring Meeting, which included the end of the first marathon to be run in the Midlands.
The ground was also used for athletics meetings. This was in its early years. Birchfield Harriers used The Hawthorns for their Spring Meeting. This was in May 1908. Their Spring Meeting included the end of the first marathon. This was to be run in the Midlands.