Birmingham Running Festival December 2027

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£10 – £34(+ 5% booking fee)

Birmingham Running Festival December 2027

Name: Birmingham Running Festival December 2027
Start: 2027-12-19T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-12-19T12:30:00+00:00
Location: Sutton Park (Birmingham)

Date

Sunday, 19 December 2027

Start Times

09:30HM
10:1510k
10:255k
12:00Junior

Location

Sutton Park (Birmingham)

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Race Entry Summary

£28(+ 5% booking fee)

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10K

£32(+ 5% booking fee)

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Half Marathon

£34(+ 5% booking fee)

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Juniors

£10(+ 5% booking fee)

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RunThrough Foundation Place

(No fundraising required)

£80(+ 5% booking fee)

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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Join us for the Birmingham Running Festival 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Juniors on Sunday 19th December 2027!

Round off your running year with a festive winter race at Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Taking place just before Christmas, the Birmingham Running Festival is a brilliant way to finish the season with a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Junior Race in one of the Midlands’ most iconic green spaces.

Set only 6 miles from Birmingham City Centre, Sutton Park’s 2,400 acre National Nature Reserve offers a memorable winter backdrop with open paths, peaceful parkland and a supportive race-day atmosphere. As the home of the National Road Relays, this venue has welcomed leading British runners including Sir Mo Farah, Andy Vernon and many more GB greats.

Whether you are chasing one final finish line for the year, taking on a festive family challenge or building momentum into the new year, our team will be there to keep you on track all the way to the chequered flag finish.

Race Day Schedule

09:30 AMHalf Marathon
10:15 AM10K

10:25 AM 5K

12:00 PM - Junior Race

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

Event Location: Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT

The Route

HM route

Distance: HM
Elev Gain: 306 m

10k route

5k route

Junior route

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Event Information

This event takes place on road surfaces.

Minimum ages:

Half Marathon - 17 years and above

10k - 15 years and above

5k - 11 years and above

Junior Race - U11

Address

Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT

Getting There

If using public transport, it’s a short walk to the main entrance at Town Gate from either the bus station in central Sutton Coldfield or the Sutton Coldfield rail station. Sutton Coldfield is less than half a mile away from the event village.

There are several entrances to the park. Car parks are marked on the Sutton Park website linked below. There is very limited parking available on site so we recommend carpooling and taking public transport.

There are plenty of car parks within a 15-minute walk of the event village. As on-site parking is extremely limited, we recommend planning your journey in advance.

The park is easily accessible by both foot and cycle. Cycle parking is available in the park.

Parking

There is race specific parking available around the Visitors Centre in addition to all of the Park’s usual car parks.

Event Village Opens

08:00

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach it to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

Portaloos in the event village.

Water & Refreshments

Water stations are positioned around the course, with a bottle of water waiting for you at the finish line too. We recommend staying hydrated in the lead-up to the event.

Race Pack Collection

HM: 8:15 - 9:15

10k: 9:00 - 10:00

5k: 9:30 - 10:30

Warm-Up & Race Start

Group warm up in the EV starts 8 mins before the start lead by the PT. Before line up for race starts. 10:05 for the 10k, 10:17 for the 5k.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish. If you choose to head out onto the course please be respectful of the runners and other park users.

Accessibility

We welcome buggy runners and wheelchair athletes and simply ask that you remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake them. Dogs aren't allowed for both runners and spectators at this event.