Birmingham Running Festival April 2026

Name: Birmingham Running Festival April 2026
Start: 2026-04-04T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-04T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK
Rating: 4.6

Sun, Apr 5, 2026

Park Rd, Birmingham

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Birmingham Running Festival April 2026

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About

Enjoy a Spring race with the Birmingham Running Festival in Sutton Park. Great event for seasoned runners or those looking for a fun morning, the course laps around the picturesque park. Come for the vibrant atmosphere or to test yourself with a new distance.

Half Marathon, RunThrough Foundation, 10k, and 2 more

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Sun, Apr 5, 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, Apr 5, 2026

Half Marathon: 9:00 AM10k: 9:45 AM5k: 9:55 AMJunior Race: 11:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Birmingham Running Festival April 2026

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Junior Race

0.8km

£10

5km

£28

10k

10km

£32

Half Marathon

21km

£34

Route information

Celebrate spring at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 5th April 2026. Held at the iconic Sutton Park, this event features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Junior race with chip-timed results and a post-race celebration.

Whether you’re training for a bigger goal or looking for a great day out, this scenic course through the 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to run.

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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FAQs

Can I wear headphones during the Hillsborough Castle Running Festival?
The event organiser requests that you do not wear headphones during the race so you can hear the marshals, as well as be aware of your surroundings. 
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Are there any age requirements for this Hillsborough Castle Running Festival races?
To enter the U16 5k race, entrants must be between the ages of 11 and 16. To enter all other race entrants must be at least, 11 and over to enter the 5k, 15 and over to enter the 10k, 17 and over to enter the Half Marathon.
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Will there be photos taken during the Hillsborough Castle Running Festival, and where will I be able to find them? 
RunThrough will have a photographer taking a few snaps of the race and they will be on the RunThrough photos page on the website after the race so be sure to check it out and see if you can spot yourself.
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