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Sexarathon Vic Musgrove 5k

Telford · 42 km away

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Race For Life Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield · 11 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Dudley

Dudley · 18 km away

Run · road · 5K

Well Run X Hawkstones 10k, 5k & 1k

CHELTENHAM · 66 km away

JUL 8

Run · trail · 5K

Tempo Summer 5K Series Race 3

Atherstone-on-Stour · 39 km away

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Shrewsbury 5K Festival

Shrewsbury · 62 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Race For Life Leicester

Leicester · 55 km away

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Race For Life Northampton

Northampton · 75 km away

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Ludlow 10K & Half Marathon

Ludlow · 57 km away

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Birmingham Running Festival July

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 11 km away

Run · road · 5K

Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race

Kettering NN14 2SH · 74 km away

Run · road · 5K

Dudley · 13 km away

AUG 4

Run · road · 5K

Derby Running Festival

Derby DE72 3EP · 57 km away

Run · road · 5K

Trentham Running Club Dave Clarke 5K

Swynnerton · 53 km away

Run · road · 5K

Unity Challenge

Birmingham B1 2HF · 1 km away

Run · road · 5K

Nottingham Running Festival

Nottingham NG2 4BE · 75 km away

SEP 8

Run · road · 5K

Sexarathon Harper Scarper 5k

Nr Newport · 49 km away

Run · road · 5K

Kenilworth Half Marathon

Kenilworth · 27 km away

Run · road · 5K

Birmingham Running Festival September

Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT · 11 km away

Run · road · 5K

Hinstock 10k & 5k

Hinstock, Shropshire · 55 km away

Run · road · 5K

Saltfest 5k 2025

DROITWICH · 29 km away

Run · road · 5K

The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run

BALSALL COMMON · 20 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Northants 5K Race Series 5

Northampton · 75 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run

Northampton · 76 km away

Birmingham · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Birmingham

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Brewers 5K & 10K

The Brewers 10K & 5K begins and ends at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium, making the football ground the focal point. This is a closed-road running event in Burton upon Trent, held in October, with the 10K commencing before the 5K. The race uses chip timing, features distance markers for each kilometre, and provides water stations along the route. The course proceeds through Stretton and Rolleston-on-Dove, offering open views of the Staffordshire countryside before runners head back to the stadium. RunThrough organizes the event in partnership with Burton Albion, and the race coincides with the club’s anniversary events. A past edition attracted over 1,000 participants, and the event is intended for club runners, those attempting their first 10K, 5K runners, Burton Albion supporters, and local families. Participants receive a themed medal, complimentary race photos, refreshments after the race, and items from partners at the finish line.

Nottingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Semi-Marathon MoRun

The Nottingham MoRun takes place at Memorial Gardens Riverside on Victoria Embankment, featuring races of 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. As a November running event associated with Movember, the atmosphere is relaxed, encouraging participation from families, friends, and teams, often in costumes or headbands, with many running for a cause. The 1.5k Mini MoRun offers a chip-timed race for children, while adults can select from shorter runs up to a half marathon. The event benefits Movember, the charity focused on raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Participants can contribute through donations during registration or by creating fundraising pages via Movember or JustGiving. All race distances are chip timed, providing immediate results. Finishers are awarded a MoRun medal and a MoRunning headband, with refreshments available at the finish line. Merchandise, including t-shirts and running vests, can be purchased for those seeking the complete MoRunner appearance.

The Northampton Halloween Run is a six-hour timed race on a flat out-and-back trail, starting at 9:00 am with a Halloween theme. Runners complete laps within the time limit, allowing them to finish any distance from 5K up to a half marathon. This format suits those seeking a short run and those planning to stay out longer. The course offers consistent terrain and requires no navigation. The task is straightforward: maintain pace, make the turn, and track laps. A related Halloween Trick or Trot Run in Kansas City’s Mill Creek Park provides 5K, 10K, and 13.1-mile choices. It is open to runners and walkers of all ages and paces, with free Halloween candy distributed post-race. Its wave start system may lead to popular start times filling before registration closes.

Birmingham Running Festival November

The Birmingham Running Festival takes place on a November race day in Sutton Park, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, and junior race options. It is structured as a late-season event, allowing runners to conclude their year with a short race, a longer effort, or a family-friendly junior run. The routes incorporate Sutton Park’s historic roads and gravel paths, providing a mix of firm running surfaces instead of a typical city-street course. The half marathon begins first, with the 10K, 5K, and junior race following later in the morning. The event also provides support for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Derby MoRun is a November running event held in Markeaton Park, Derby. It offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, plus a 1.5k Mini MoRun for children. This event is part of the MoRunning series, which connects races across the country to support Movember fundraising and awareness. The routes are contained within Markeaton Park, focusing the day on a single Derby park instead of a point-to-point road race. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, children, and friends. MoBros, MoSistas, and Mini MoRunners are encouraged to participate, raise funds for Movember, and wear MoRunning attire like tees and running vests. The Mini MoRun for children is also chip timed.

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026 Staffordshire, UK

The Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K features chip-timed races within Alton Towers, located in Staffordshire, UK. Participants can select from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a children's race, accommodating families, novice runners, and those seeking a greater challenge. The course winds through the park grounds, distinct from typical town-road routes, setting this event apart from many local race weekends. It welcomes participants of all skill levels, with all finishers earning a distinctive themed medal. The event also supports Team Peter Pan.

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Run Alton Towers takes place over a weekend within Alton Towers Resort, the UK's largest theme park, with both the start and finish located inside the park grounds. The event offers a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and a 2k children's race, allowing adults, children, beginners, and experienced runners to select a suitable distance. The races are chip-timed, with a family-oriented approach: entry provides theme park access, a themed medal, complimentary race photos, and post-race treats. The course follows well-marked, smooth paths throughout the resort, featuring kilometre markers, mile markers, and marshals along the way. RunThrough is the organizer, and the race village serves as a meeting point for participants before and after their run. A significant attraction is the opportunity to access the theme park rides after finishing the race without requiring an additional park ticket. The event also partners with Birmingham Children's Hospital charity for places, with fundraising goals for certain entries.

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5k November 2026

Run Alton Towers Half Marathon & 5K offers runners a chance to race within Alton Towers Resort, the UK's largest theme park. Both the half marathon and 5K events take place on the same November morning, with the half marathon beginning before the 5K. This format suits novice runners, those aiming for a personal best, and families looking for a race day combined with park enjoyment. The course winds through the resort on a well-marked route, featuring kilometre markers, mile signs, and marshals guiding participants to the finish line beneath the RunThrough gantry. Your entry provides access to the theme park, a themed medal, chip-timed results, complimentary race photos, post-race treats, and an event village offering food, beverages, and partner promotions.

Derby 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun

The Derby MoRun is a November running event held at Markeaton Park in Derby. It starts at 09:30 on a Saturday and offers distances for various runners. Adults can select the 5k, 10k, or half marathon, and children can participate in the 1.5k Mini MoRun, which is fully chip-timed. This event is part of the larger MoRunning series and connects the day's runs to Movember, the men's health charity that addresses prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The course is situated within Markeaton Park, near Ashbourne Road and Queensway. This keeps the event in a single, accessible Derby park location, avoiding a city-wide route. The event is designed for everyday runners, families, children, friends, first-time participants, and those aiming for a timed personal best. All finishers get a MoRunning medal and headband, along with refreshments. The Movember theme extends to the prizes, with bonus medals for the fastest MoBro and MoSista, and special awards for best dressed, best moustache, and other Movember-themed efforts. Participants can also contribute through donations during registration or by setting up fundraising pages via Movember or JustGiving.

Rumble In The Jumble VI

Rumble In The Jumble VI is a six-hour timed run on flat railway paths, structured around repeated laps instead of a single fixed race distance. Runners may stop after reaching targets like 5K, 10K, or a half marathon, or continue within the time limit. The course follows a flat out-and-back route on a disused railway line, primarily on tarmac with a brief trail section. Each lap measures approximately 3.28 to 4.37 miles. The route is traffic-free and requires no navigation, allowing the day to focus on pacing, lap counting, and deciding your running distance.

The Medal Madness Winter 2026

The Medal Madness Winter is an end-of-year running event held at Shipley Country Park in Derbyshire. It follows the format of the organizer’s 6-hour runs, but with a simpler, more unique concept: finishers receive a random medal from the organizer’s current stock, rather than one created specifically for the event. The race was established to utilize medals remaining from previous events, often due to registered participants not collecting theirs. This waste-reduction approach also allows for a lower entry fee, as no new medals require purchasing. The outcome is a low-key winter event where the surprise medal is integral to the experience, and the day also functions as the organizer’s closing event for the season.

ATW Nottingham Holme Run December

The ATW Nottingham Holme Run in December takes place at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, on the regatta lake site. Organised by ATW Events, the course is a traffic-free, flat tarmac route, suitable for runners aiming for a fast time or those seeking a simple, low-stress run. It is licensed by UK Athletics, with officially measured distances and chip-timed results published on Power of 10. The route circles the regatta lake on smooth paths, free from road crossings or vehicle traffic. The event includes ATW's standard race-day additions: custom medals, free event photos, and refreshments at the finish. A free fun run for families takes place before the half marathon, requiring no prior booking. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the partner charity, with options to donate or fundraise during entry.

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Birmingham Training Notes

Birmingham hosts 40 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Cannon Hill Park paths, Birmingham Canal Towpaths, Digbeth street art streets, and the Edgbaston Reservoir loop when they want steady miles without fuss. Edgbaston Reservoir gives you three miles when you go round the ressie twice, so it works nicely for Z2 or a sharp progression. Kings Heath Running Club meets on Tuesdays at 18:15 for 4 miles and on Thursdays at 18:50 for 10km. Birmingham Swifts LGBTQ+ Runners starts from The Pagoda Island at 7pm on Thursdays and usually covers around 5 miles. The Unity Challenge 5K, The Great Birmingham Run, Birmingham Running Festival, Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon, and Grand Union Canal Ultra keep the race calendar honest.

Locals ride the greenways and canals because the network connects and you can get around the city without dealing with much traffic. National Cycle Route 5, National Cycle Route 81, National Cycle Route 535, Birmingham Canal Navigations, the Grand Union Canal Ride, and the Kings Norton Loop all handle base miles well. Cycle Birmingham, Cannon Hill Cycling Club, Gorilla Coffee Cycling Club, Boldmere Bullets, Beacon RCC, Breeze Birmingham, and Kings Heath Park Cycling Club give you plenty of wheels to sit on. Gravelton Events keeps the gravel side simple: no entry fee, no frills, just turn up and ride. The route covers 8 km with 1,091 m of elevation.

Summer gives Birmingham its easiest training rhythm, with July average maximum temperatures sitting about 21°C. Locals use the lighter evenings for canals, Cannon Hill Park, Sutton Park trails, crit legs, and longer country-lane rides toward Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Winter changes the kit and the routes more than the attitude, with January average temperatures around 6°C. Kings Heath Running Club moves to Colmore Junior School for its winter 4-mile and 10km routes, while Birmingham Swifts uses quiet roads through Edgbaston and mostly pedestrianised city centre routes. Cyclists keep the commute counting, stay comfortable in the saddle, and treat snowy days as part of living inland at 130 m.