Birmingham Running Festival
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Birmingham Running Festival December 2026
The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on 20 December 2026 at Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield (B73 6BT). The event offers a selection of timed races on road surfaces and supports Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which provides helicopter-led pre-hospital critical care.
Distances on the programme include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Junior race (U11)
Entry fees vary by race, from £10 for junior entries up to £34 for the half marathon. Included with entry are a themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, post-race goodies, and a secure bag drop. The half marathon route lists an elevation gain of 304 m.
Event logistics note several practical details: race packs are posted to entrants by 6 December with late entries collected in person on the day; water stations are positioned around the course and a bottle is provided at the finish; portable toilets and a baggage marquee are available in the event village. Public transport access is a short walk to the main entrance at Town Gate from central Sutton Coldfield bus and rail stations. On-site parking is very limited and there are several off-site car parks within a short walk.
Accessibility information states that buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Dogs are not permitted for runners or spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
