Birmingham Running Festival January 2026

Name: Birmingham Running Festival January 2026
Start: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK
Rating: 5.0

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Park Rd, Birmingham

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Birmingham Running Festival January 2026

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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.

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

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Sun, Jan 11, 2026

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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, Jan 11, 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 January 2026

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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

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Parking

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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