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Upcoming 5K races near Sutton Coldfield

This week 4
1JUL
Run · road · 5K
Sexarathon Vic Musgrove 5k
Telford · 44 km away
5JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Race For Life Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield
5JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Race For Life Dudley
Dudley · 24 km away
8JUL
Run · road · 5K
Well Run X Hawkstones 10k, 5k & 1k
CHELTENHAM · 75 km away
JUL 9
9JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Tempo Summer 5K Series Race 3
Atherstone-on-Stour · 47 km away
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10JUL
Run · road · 5K
Shrewsbury 5K Festival
Shrewsbury · 63 km away
12JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Race For Life Northampton
Northampton · 74 km away
12JUL
Run · road · 5K
Ludlow 10K & Half Marathon
Ludlow · 65 km away
12JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Race For Life Leicester
Leicester · 48 km away
19JUL
Run · road · 5K
Birmingham Running Festival July
Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT
24JUL
Run · road · 5K
Newstead Abbey Dash 5k 2026 (Nottinghamshire 5k County Championships)
Nottingham · 71 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Beat The Sunset 5K Road Race
Kettering NN14 2SH · 70 km away
29JUL
Run · road · 5K
Dudley Zoo 5k
Dudley · 18 km away
AUG 4
2AUG
Run · road · 5K
Derby Running Festival
Derby DE72 3EP · 47 km away
13AUG
Run · road · 5K
Trentham Running Club Dave Clarke 5K
Swynnerton · 48 km away
16AUG
Run · road · 5K
Unity Challenge
Birmingham B1 2HF · 11 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
Nottingham Running Festival
Nottingham NG2 4BE · 65 km away
SEP 8
2SEP
Run · road · 5K
Sexarathon Harper Scarper 5k
Nr Newport · 47 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Kenilworth Half Marathon
Kenilworth · 29 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Saltfest 5k 2025
DROITWICH · 40 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Hinstock 10k & 5k
Hinstock, Shropshire · 53 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Birmingham Running Festival September
Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
The Balsall Common 10KM, 5KM & Fun Run
BALSALL COMMON · 23 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Northants 5K Race Series 5
Northampton · 74 km away
27SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Battle Of Stamford Bridge Run
Northampton · 75 km away
Sutton Coldfield · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Sutton Coldfield

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Brewers 5K & 10K
SUN OCT 18
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
SAT OCT 31
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.
Halloween Run
SAT OCT 31
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
SUN NOV 1
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.
Run Alton Towers Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
SAT NOV 14
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.
Derby MoRun
SAT NOV 14
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
SAT NOV 14
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 & 5k November 2026
SUN NOV 15
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
SUN NOV 15
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
SUN NOV 29
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
SUN DEC 6
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.
Kettering Christmas 10K & 5K
SUN DEC 13
The Kettering Christmas 10k & 5k is a festive running event held at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. Organized by GBR Run, it begins at 10:00 am from the NN15 6NJ section of the park. Participants can select the 10K or 5K race, which also features a 3K and a Kids Dash. The event focuses on seasonal running rather than a standard road race, encouraging participants to wear festive costumes. The races are chip-timed, with results verified and published from past editions. All finishers will receive a custom medal, and festive treats will be available post-run.
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Sutton Coldfield Training Notes

Sutton Coldfield hosts 44 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Sutton Park owns the running week in Sutton Coldfield. Locals use Run Sutton Park 5km/10km for honest intervals, Wyndley 5km for a quick hit, and Sutton Park Perimeter 10m when base miles need bite. The routes total 309 km with 278m ascent, so legs get work without leaving town. 117 km. Sutton Park Relays covers the club-racing itch, while Birmingham Running Festival, Race For Life Sutton Coldfield, and RunThrough Birmingham Running Festival 2026 give the calendar proper anchor events.

Sutton Park also works for tyres with tread. The Sutton Coldfield - Sutton Park gravel route runs 19km and keeps the ride mixed, partly off-road, and moderately hilly. CC GIRO was formed in 1993 in Sutton Coldfield, and its members sit around Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Streetly, Shenstone, Lichfield, Solihull, and Shirley. Sunday and Wednesday Club rides usually run 50-60 miles, Friday rides sit around 40 miles, and Monday rides keep it nearer 30 miles. Roads towards Whittington hold the longer Z2 work, and the climbs show up on gravel loops, Cardiac Hill, and routes like sutton coldfield to stowe pool with 257m ascent.

April and June suit Sutton Coldfield best, and most riders seem to know it. Summer keeps Sutton Park busy with runners doing 5k, 10k, and perimeter laps while CC GIRO groups stretch north for steady miles and cafe stops. Sutton Coldfield sits around 7 miles northeast of Birmingham city centre, so summer rides can link urban rollouts with park gravel fast. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports, with more controlled Z2, shorter loops, and weather-dependent club rides. Sutton Coldfield sits around 8 miles south of Lichfield, so northbound winter routes still feel like proper countryside without becoming a mission.