Birmingham Running Festival September 2026
Sun, Sep 6, 2026
Park Rd, Birmingham
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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.
5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 1 more
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Sun, Sep 6, 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: 10:25 AM10k: 10:15 AMHalf Marathon: 9:30 AMJunior Race: 12:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Birmingham Running Festival September 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
Step into autumn with purpose at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 6th September 2026. Through scenic Sutton Park with options for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Junior distance.
Run along the historic roads once used by GB legends through one of the largest urban parks in Europe—just minutes from Birmingham City Centre.
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
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Bespoke Finisher's Medal
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Chip-timed results
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Free Race Photos
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Post race goodies
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Water stations
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Marked route
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Marshals
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Toilets
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Baggage drop
How to get there
Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK
Get full directionsPARKING/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
09:30 AM - Half Marathon
10:15 AM - 10K
10:25 AM 5K
12:00 PM - Junior Race
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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FAQs
Are there toilets at the Birmingham Running Festival?
Yes, there will be portable toilets located at the event village.
Is the course at the Birmingham Running Festival lapped?
Yes, the course is laps around the park. 5k runners will complete 1 lap, 10k runners will complete 2 laps, and 4 laps for the Half Marathon.
What kind of terrain is the Birmingham Running Festival run on?
Entrants will run inside the park along roads/paths, not on grass.
When can I access my race time from the Birmingham Running Festival?
All race times will be published on the RunThrough website after the race is complete.
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