The Event
The City of Birmingham 10K and 5K Fun Run takes place within stunning Sutton Park and is aimed at all abilities. Whether you are running for fun or an experienced runner, choose which distance you’d like to take part in. The event guarantees to be a fantastic challenge and a great day out!
Supported by Birmingham City Council, we are delighted that the fabulous venue of Sutton Park, Birmingham is the setting for the inaugural City of Birmingham 10K and 5k Fun Run. In the centre of the country and served by excellent road links, Sutton Park gives the perfect setting for a memorable running experience. Delivering a sense of wilderness within an urban environment, visitors to Sutton Park can enjoy the captivating scenery. Event course within Sutton Park, the largest urban parkland in Europe covering 2,400 acres.
- Closed to traffic run course on tarmac roads within the park and rural run through heathland & ancient woodland
- Ideal forerunner for the Birmingham half marathon
- A great value for money event
- Chip timed
- On-site parking
- RunBritain registered (pending)
- Prizes for the top 3 male & female in the 10k
- Prizes for the winners of the male & female 5k Fun Run
- Prizes for age group winners
- Entry open for 14+ yr old in the 10k, 12+ yr old in the 5k. Under 12's may take part in the 5k Fun Run but must be accompanied by an 18+ yr old.
The event has an entry limit so don't delay, enter online now. Strictly no entry on the day.
Competitor race day information will be e-mailed 7-10 days before the event.
Telephone entry is now open!
If you’ve entered one of UK Triathlon events before all we’ll need is your name, date of birth, postcode and email, just have your payment ready and we’ll do the rest! Don’t delay, call 01270 842800 and secure your place today! (Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9:30am-3:30pm).
Competitor Race Day Information
Coming soon.
Course Maps
Please click here to open the City of Birmingham 10k & 5k Fun Run Course Map
Age Categories (age on race day)
14 years of age for the 10k run.
12 years of age for the 5k fun run
We have no minimum age for our 5k fun run but under 12 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an adult (18 years +).