Solihull Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Solihull Half Marathon & 5k is scheduled for Sunday, 9th August 2026. The event starts and finishes at Malvern Park in Solihull town centre. The event is held on closed roads.
Distances
- Half Marathon (21.1 km)
- 5K (5 km)
- Junior Race
Course Details
The Half Marathon course is an undulating route on closed roads and tarmac paths. It starts in Malvern Park, follows New Road, passes through Malvern Park again, and heads out via Widney Manor Road to Knowle town centre. It then goes through a countryside section covering Barston and Eastcote, which includes the steeper sections of the route, before returning to Knowle and finishing back in Solihull town centre. The event has a 3-hour cut-off time for the Half Marathon. The 5K course is also on roads and is undulating. The Junior Race course is flat and on roads.
Start Times
The Half Marathon starts at 09:00. The 5K starts at 09:30. The Junior Race starts at 11:30.
Included with Entry
Entry includes a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. The course is marked with distance flags each kilometre and has marshals along the route. An event village with food and drink options is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
