Birmingham Running Festival

DEC

20

2026

Wrap up your year at the Birmingham Running Festival in Sutton Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, half marathon, or junior race distances on a scenic road and gravel course. Your entry includes a themed medal, race photos, and supports the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Sun 20 Dec 2026

Birmingham, West Midlands (England)

Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on Sunday, 20 December 2026 in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. The event is held in support of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The offered race distances are 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a Junior Race. The terrain for the routes is a mix of road and gravel.

Course Information

The event features multiple start times for the different distances. The half marathon has an elevation gain of 306 meters, the 10K has a gain of 144 meters, and the 5K has a gain of 72 meters. The junior race has an elevation gain of 14 meters. There is a cut-off time for the half marathon and 10K events.

What's Included

Entry includes a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. The event village offers food and drink options. Participants can optionally purchase a RunThrough Kit technical t-shirt with the event logo for an additional fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km

Junior Race