Birmingham Running Festival December 2026

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Birmingham Running Festival December 2026

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£5 - £44

About

Run through the streets of Birmingham in this fun filled running festival. There'll be something for runners of all abilities whether its your first 5k or fiftieth Half Marathon. You will get a completely unique medal and also have an awesome time speeding round the beautiful Sutton Park.

Group of 6 Bookings, Half Marathon, Half Marathon inc T-Shirt (+£12), and 5 more

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Sun, Dec 20, 2026

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Start times

Sunday, Dec 20, 2026

Group of 6 Bookings: TBCHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon inc T-Shirt (+£12): 9:00 AM10k: 9:45 AM10k inc T-Shirt (+£12): 9:45 AM5k: 9:55 AM5k inc T-Shirt (+£12): 9:55 AMJunior Race: 11:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Birmingham Running Festival December 2026

5km

£24

10k

10km

£28

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£32

Group of 6 Bookings

£25

Route information

End your year with purpose at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 6th December 2026. Hosted in the stunning surroundings of Sutton Park, this festive edition offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Junior race all in support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Whether you're chasing a final PB of the year or taking on your first race, this friendly and scenic event is the perfect way to wrap up your 2026 running season.

Half Marathon - Elevation Gain: 306m & map here

10k - Elevation Gain: 144m & map here

5k - Elevation Gain: 72m & map here

Junior Race - Elevation Gain: 14m & map here

Organizer route images

What's included

Bespoke Finisher's Medal
Chip-timed results
Free Race Photos
Post race goodies
Water stations
Marked route
Marshals
Toilets
Baggage drop

How to get there

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

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PARKING/TRAVEL

There is race specific parking available around the Visitors Centre in addition to all of the Park’s usual car parks.

Event day logistics

09:00 am - Half Marathon

09:45 am - 10k

09:55 am - 5k

11:30 am - Junior Race

12:00 pm - Race End

MINIMUM AGES

Half Marathon - 17 years and above

10k - 15 years and above

5k - 11 years and above

Junior Race - U11

BAGGAGE

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

TOILETS

Portaloos in the event village.

REFRESHMENTS

There will be water provided on each lap of the course and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

There will be no water station for the 5k race.

RESULTS

Results will be available here immediately after the race.

PICTURES

We will have an official photographer at the event, please check out our photos page after the race.

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