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Birmingham Running Festival 5k
Date / Time
Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 9:55 a.m.    Put Race in my Planner +
Length 3.11 miles (5.0 km)
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
Type of Race  Road
Venue
Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT B73 6BT
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Entry Fee

In Advance : £24.00 (affiliated)  £

On the Day : £24.00 (affiliated)  £
How to Enter Click this button to enter the race online: Enter This Race
Race Website www.runthrough.co.uk/event/birmingham-running-festival-january-2026
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