Birmingham Running Festival 5k, 10k & Half Marathon

From RunThrough Events

Sunday 5th April 2026 Past event

09:00

Sutton Coldfield

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Birmingham Running Festival, taking place on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, in the stunning Sutton Park, West Midlands! Organized by RunThrough Events, this vibrant festival supports Birmingham Children’s Hospital and promises a fantastic day filled with running and community spirit. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or even a Junior race, making it a perfect event for runners of all ages and abilities.

The Half Marathon kicks off at 9:00 AM, followed by the 10K at 9:45 AM and the 5K at 9:55 AM, ensuring plenty of action throughout the morning. With a scenic route that winds through the 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve, runners will enjoy beautiful views while striving for their personal bests. Each race features chip-timed results and concludes with a lively post-race celebration. Don't miss this opportunity to welcome spring with a memorable running experience while supporting a great cause!

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Reviews

4.8

30 reviews

Terez Badon

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.

sofia silva

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.

Shae-Ann Gibbs

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!

Craig Webb

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 ✅

Sarah Griffiths

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.

Ian Perry

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

Sinead Doherty

Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago

Really well organised, lovely to have people cheering around the course! A lot of fun!

Tom Bell