Birmingham Running Festival

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From RunThrough Events

4.8 · 30 reviews
Sunday 11th January 2026 Past event
09:00
Sutton Coldfield
£12.00–£36.00 · 4 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Rated 4.8/5 from 30 reviews

112 took part

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and kickstart your year at the Birmingham Running Festival, organized by RunThrough Events! On Sunday, January 11th, 2026, join fellow runners at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, for an exciting day of fitness and fun. This vibrant event supports Birmingham Children’s Hospital and features a variety of race distances to cater to all abilities, including a Half Marathon at 9:00 am, a 10K at 9:45 am, a 5K at 9:55 am, and a Junior Race at 11:30 am.

Experience the stunning scenery of one of the UK's largest urban parks, just a stone's throw from Birmingham city centre, while you challenge yourself on a scenic multi-terrain route. With elevation gains ranging from 14m for the Junior Race to 306m for the Half Marathon, there's a perfect race for everyone. Don't miss this chance to be part of a fantastic community event and make a difference for a great cause!

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Previous editions

Reviews

4.8

30 reviews

TB
Terez Badon Verified entrant

Took part in the 2026 edition · 9 months ago

This was my second race. I found it harder - perhaps because this was my first race in colder weather. I found the event well organised. I also enjoyed the group warm up. One of the things I would like to highlight the volunteers who were cheering us on the way. I really appreciate it, because while I was running they were standing or sitting in the cold. This made me appreciate their presence even more. So thank you very much.
SS
sofia silva Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Me and my team enjoyed a lot. Nice facilities, amazing environment and good weather. The stuff always tried to provided the best help in emails, really appreciated that effort. Thank you, see you next time.
SG
Shae-Ann Gibbs Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

What an experience it was!
The whole set up was incredible and the individuals who stood on each spot to cheer us on, gave us the extra push we needed!
CW
Craig Webb Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

I Love run through events this was my 2nd event. Well setup, great vibes with lots of free gifts. Very clean environment, great support throughout the races, and a great medal to finish off. I also managed a PB on the Half Marathon at Birmingham Festival ✅
SG
Sarah Griffiths Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago

Excellent Event. This was my first event. Very Well organised. Lots of support for runners. Can’t wait to be back in February 2025.
IP
Ian Perry Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago

I really enjoyed this event, well organised from the start to finish. Helpers were brilliant, even in a wind chill factor of -5 they stayed the course to cheers all the runners on. Toilets and parking really good. One point for the next race, this was my first visit to the park so better signage at the roundabout would have been helpful. Regarding the course, obviously challenging given the weather, but also some challenging hills which at times felt brutal. Very narrow and uneven roads made it a challenge navigating around visitors, not complaining but an observation. I would strongly recommend this event to others but for me a return will need to be during the nicer weather. Well done team and thank you to all volunteers, great job. Ian
SD
Sinead Doherty Verified entrant

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Really well organised, lovely to have people cheering around the course! A lot of fun!
TB
Tom Bell Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Amazing day. perfectly organised, great atmosphere, volunteers were cheering us on - couldn't ask for more
MN
Minttu Nenonen Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Very well organised event. Race pack collection fetch went smoothly and there was no queque. Great that distance markers were big, coloured and placed after every km. Cheering delighted. Post race goods big plus and medal is very cool.
PM
Pavel Mihalic Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Good running event for beginners runners and welcoming participants.
LC
Lily Cunningham Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Absolutely fantastic event - highly organized and energetic! Will defintely be racing with Run Through again!
PM
Pavel Mihalic Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Good race and organisation
SA
Saira Akhtar Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Very well organised from parking to end of race. Good signposting and very well considered.
Good pathways (no grass or loose stones), a few hills to keep it interesting and superb hydration stations.
Medal was very very good quality and I love it!
Would definitely do it again!
JT
Jan Tasker Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Really good event. Lovely course, well marshalled by motivating, enthusiastic volunteers. They had a large number of flagged pacers who did their job well, enabling me to do a new best time as a veteran. Lots of goodies at the end to replace the fuel used during the race.
SC
Stephen Coey Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Excellent throughout
Looking forward to the next one.
Regards Steve
DA
Dean Allen Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

This was a really tough Half marathon, the hills were harder than i was expecting but it was still a nice run nevertheless and still managed a PB.
Well organised, volunteers were amazing!
GI
Geoffrey Ingram Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

Fantastic! Well organised and a really friendly atmosphere. The marshalls really helped keep morale up along the way. See you again soon…!
LS
Lewis Smith Verified entrant

Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago

The course is set in natural scenery and very undulating. The overall vibe was lovely and they had the best MC of any race I’ve done by a long way.
MM
Michal Mitura Verified entrant

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

Great experience.
Very well organised, friendly staff, can’t ask for more.
GC
Georgina Clarke Verified entrant

Took part in the 2022 edition · 4 years ago

Lovely course! The marshals were so friendly and helpful. The stalls with food and drink were great and even better were the massage people where you could get a free massage before or after your race! Thank you so much

Races

  • 5k

    09:55

    £30.00

    Entries closed

  • 10k

    09:45

    £34.00

    Entries closed

  • Half Marathon

    09:00

    £36.00

    Entries closed

  • Junior Race

    11:30

    £12.00

    Entries closed

Event information

Organiser's description

Kickstart Your Year with the Birmingham Running Festival In Support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital on Sunday 11th January 2026

Kick off the new year with a running challenge at the Birmingham Running Festival in support of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Held at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, this event offers 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Junior races on a scenic multi-terrain route.

Take in the natural beauty of one of the UK’s largest urban parks, just minutes from Birmingham city centre, and follow in the footsteps of GB greats like Sir Mo Farah and Andy Vernon.

Race Distance & Start Times:

09:00 am - Half Marathon
Elevation Gain: 306m

09:45 am - 10k
Elevation Gain: 144m

09:55 am - 5k
Elevation Gain: 72m

11:30 am - Junior Race
Elevation Gain: 14m

Location

Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6, United Kingdom

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