Birmingham Running Festival January 2026
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Park Rd, Birmingham
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Run one of Europe's largest urban parks at the Birmingham Running Festival. With several distances on offer, there's something for everyone to keep warm with this December. Come for picturesque route and bespoke finisher medal.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Sun, Jan 11, 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
5k: 9:55 AM10k: 9:45 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMJunior Race: 11:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Birmingham Running Festival January 2026
5k
5km
£28
10k
10km
£32
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£34
Junior Race
1km
£10
5k
5km
£28
10k
10km
£32
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£34
Junior Race
1km
£10
Route information
Kick off the new year with a running challenge at the Birmingham Running Festival. Held at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, this event offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on a scenic multi-terrain route.
Take in the natural beauty of one of the UK’s largest urban parks, just minutes from Birmingham city centre, and follow in the footsteps of GB greats like Sir Mo Farah and Andy Vernon.
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
What's included
- Finisher medal
- Chip timing
- Post race goodies and refreshments
- Marked and marshalled course
How to get there
Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK
Get full directionsParking
There is a charge for the car parks from Easter until September, as well as on Sundays and bank holidays. The rest of the time parking is free.
Please check the signs within the car park for further details.
By Train
The nearest station is Sutton Coldfield Railway Station which is approximately a 30 minute walk away.
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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