5k Runs Found In Birmingham
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The most comprehensive calendar of Birmingham 5k Runs in 2026 - 2027. Discover, compare and book 5k Races near you with Find A Race.
Birmingham offers 5K races ranging from flat canal towpaths to rolling park loops, giving you options whether you're chasing a quick time or just starting out. Cannon Hill and Sutton Park both host regular events, whilst the canal network provides sheltered routes through the city centre. And if you're ready to step up the distance, why not try 10K runs in Birmingham.
The city's strong parkrun scene means competitive Saturday morning fields, with many using midweek races as speed sessions between longer Sunday runs. The mixed terrain keeps things interesting without getting properly hilly.
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Race Calendar: 5km Runs In & Near Birmingham
Race for Life Birmingham 5k
Birmingham, West MidlandsChasewater Easter Egg Challenge
Chasewater Country Park, Pool Lane, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS8 7NLATW Mallory Park Runs
Mallory Park Circuit, Church Road, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QEDrayton Manor 5k & 10k
Tamworth, StaffordshireMallard Challenge
Sutton Coldfield, West MidlandsInflatable 5K - Derby
Derby, Elvaston, DerbyshireOn Sale
Cannock Chase Running Festival
Rugeley, StaffordshireDragonfly Challenge
Pooley Country Park, TamworthRace for Life Coventry & Warwickshire 5k
Coventry, West MidlandsRace for Life Coventry & Warwickshire Pretty Muddy 5k
Coventry, West MidlandsBat Challenge
Beacon hill Country Park, LE12 8TARace for Life Weston Park Pretty Muddy 5k
Shifnal, ShropshireRace for Life Walsall 5k
Walsall, West MidlandsBirmingham Running Festival May
Sutton Coldfield, West MidlandsRace for Life Leicester Pretty Muddy 5k
Leicester, LeicestershireRace for Life Birmingham 5k
Birmingham, West MidlandsRace for Life Telford 5k
Telford, ShropshireRace for Life Redditch 5k
Redditch, WorcestershireCHALLENGE CHILLINGTON 2026
Northwich, CheshireRace for Life Wolverhampton 5k
Wolverhampton, West MidlandsRace for Life Solihull 5k
Solihull, West MidlandsThe Snickerthon
Chasewater Vistor Centre, Pool Lane, Burntwood, WS8 7NLRace for Life Dudley 5k
Dudley, West MidlandsRace for Life Sutton Coldfield 5k
Sutton Coldfield, West MidlandsRace for Life Birmingham Pretty Muddy 5k
Birmingham, West MidlandsRace for Life Leicester 5k
Leicester, LeicestershireRace for Life Worcester 5k
Worcester, WorcestershireRace for Life Worcester Pretty Muddy 5k
Worcester, WorcestershireBirmingham Running Festival
Sutton Coldfield, West MidlandsInflatable 5K - Coventry
CoventryOn Sale