The Birmingham Running Festival Presented by Gateley returns on Sunday, 7 September 2025, bringing a vibrant day of racing to the picturesque grounds of Sutton Park in Sutton Coldfield. This inclusive event offers a range of distances—Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race—catering to runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can enjoy a fully marked, chip-timed course on traffic-free park paths, with each distance covering scenic laps through the 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve. Finishers receive a unique themed medal, free official race photos, post-race snacks, and the enthusiastic support of on-course marshals. Whether you're chasing a personal best or fundraising for charity partners like Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the festival provides a fun and rewarding atmosphere for the entire running community.
Race Date:
07 September, 2025
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon, taking place at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, is a 4‑lap, chip‑timed race covering the classic 13.1‑mile distance on smooth tarmac and paved park paths. Runners aged 17 and above enjoy a fully marked route, mile/KM signage, free event photos, a themed finisher’s medal, and post-race goodies provided in a lively event village atmosphere.
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The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon, taking place at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, is a 4‑lap, chip‑timed race covering the classic 13.1‑mile distance on smooth tarmac and paved park paths. Runners aged 17 and above enjoy a fully marked route, mile/KM signage, free event photos, a themed finisher’s medal, and post-race goodies provided in a lively event village atmosphere.
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon takes place in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon elevation gain is 278 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon, taking place at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, is a 4‑lap, chip‑timed race covering the classic 13.1‑mile distance on smooth tarmac and paved park paths. Runners aged 17 and above enjoy a fully marked route, mile/KM signage, free event photos, a themed finisher’s medal, and post-race goodies provided in a lively event village atmosphere.
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon takes place in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
The Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon elevation gain is 278 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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