Birmingham Running Festival November 2026

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Birmingham Running Festival November 2026
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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.
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Half Marathon, RunThrough Foundation, 10k, and 2 more
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Calendar
Sun, Nov 1, 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, Nov 1, 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 November 2026
5k
Distance
5km
£28
10k
Distance
10km
£32
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£34
Junior Race
Distance
1km
£10

Route information

Close out the running season strong at the Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 1st November 2026. Run in the historic roads and gravel paths of Sutton Park in your choice of 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Junior race.
Whether you're aiming for a new PB or simply soaking in the scenery, this event combines purpose, performance, and community spirit.
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
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What's included

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