Birmingham Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
From RunThrough Events
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 09:00
- Location Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
- Price £7.00 - £152.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Birmingham Running Festival, taking place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the picturesque Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Organized by RunThrough Events, this festival offers a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels to participate in a variety of race distances, including a 5k, 10k, and the challenging Half Marathon.
This year's event is extra special with the addition of a Junior race, making it the perfect outing for families and friends to enjoy a day of fitness and fun together. Set against the backdrop of the stunning 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve, you'll be following in the footsteps of legendary athletes like Sir Mo Farah and Andy Vernon. With Sutton Park just six miles from Birmingham City Centre, it’s a convenient and exciting way to celebrate the joy of running. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
This year's event is extra special with the addition of a Junior race, making it the perfect outing for families and friends to enjoy a day of fitness and fun together. Set against the backdrop of the stunning 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve, you'll be following in the footsteps of legendary athletes like Sir Mo Farah and Andy Vernon. With Sutton Park just six miles from Birmingham City Centre, it’s a convenient and exciting way to celebrate the joy of running. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
Birmingham Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
Sun 21st December 2025
Organiser's Description
BIRMINGHAM RUNNING FESTIVAL 2025
Sunday, 21st Dec, 2025
We’re back for our next Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 21st Dec 2025 at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
Choose between a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance -We’ve also added a Junior race making it the perfect opportunity for a fun morning out running with friends and family!
The home of the National Road Relays, you will be running on the paths once pounded by Sir Mo Farah, Andy Vernon and many more of our GB greats through the 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve.
Located only 6 miles from Birmingham City Centre.
Sunday, 21st Dec, 2025
We’re back for our next Birmingham Running Festival on Sunday 21st Dec 2025 at the wonderful Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.
Choose between a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon distance -We’ve also added a Junior race making it the perfect opportunity for a fun morning out running with friends and family!
The home of the National Road Relays, you will be running on the paths once pounded by Sir Mo Farah, Andy Vernon and many more of our GB greats through the 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve.
Located only 6 miles from Birmingham City Centre.
Races
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5k
£26.00
Booking for more than 1? -
10k
£30.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Half Marathon
£34.00
Booking for more than 1? -
Group Entry
£152.00
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Junior Race
£7.00
Booking for more than 1?
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26 reviews
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
Sarah
·26 days 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.
Minttu
·5 months 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.
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!
Michal
·2 years ago
Great experience.
Very well organised, friendly staff, can’t ask for more.
Really well organised especially with the weather being so changeable. This was my first event so I didn't know what to expect: their stands offering hot drinks and cakes was very much needed, the sign in areas were clearly sign posted, and the physio tent looked like it was being well used. It was a great atmosphere on the day and the volunteers really fed into that, it was a terrific day and I'd happily run it again!
This was my third race in Sutton Park, and I did the half marathon this time. Course consists of 4 laps of a 5km run through the park, with an extra out and back at the start for the half marathon runners to make up the difference. Always enjoy the races here as I get to see some lovely views on my way round. This route has a few big hills, the one near the start is especially steep for me personally. The marshalls are fantastic, really supportive of all the runners and were a big help in keeping me motivated when I was struggling. They seem to really care about what they're doing. The weather was particularly bad that day with strong winds but they didn't seem phased and still stand at the sidelines cheering everyone with enthusiasm.
I unfortunately didn't get a time as I completed the half in a little over 3 hours. (3 hours 4 minutes according to my Strava) I was able to finish and got a medal, but was registered as a DNF on the offical race results. Doesn't bother me as I just wanted to finish but might be something for the slower runners like myself to bear in mind 🙋♀️.
Portaloos and water station at the start/finish line, but none on the course.
All in all a great experience and a lovely morning made fun by the dedicated marshals. See you at the next one!
Tess
·5 years ago
Well organised. This was the first time I have ran at Sutton Park, the course was very nice although there were a lot more hills than I thought there would be. The event was well organised and plenty of people to encourage you along
Stuart
·5 years ago
Superb evdnt. Well organised, helpful staff and a great location
Steve
·5 years ago
Brilliant event. Excellent friendly marshalling. Fantastic medal and free goodies at the end
Birmingham Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon
