Birmingham Running Festival
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Birmingham Running Festival - April 2026
The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on Sunday 5th April 2026 at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. The event offers several race distances on a road and gravel course through the 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve. Entries range from community junior races to a half marathon; a RunThrough Foundation Place option is available with no fundraising required.
Distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required)
- Junior Race
Race services include chip-timed results, kilometre distance flags, free race photos, a unique themed medal for finishers, and post-race goodies. The course lists measured elevation gains for each distance and uses marshals to guide participants. An event village provides food and drink options and partner giveaways at the finish. The organiser offers an optional event t-shirt at a discount when added during entry checkout. The event description also notes attention to sustainability and lists partners involved in event delivery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.