Birmingham Running Festival

Dates and times

• The Autumn Edition – Sunday 1st November 2026

• The Festive Edition – Sunday 20th December 2026

Races & Times (Same for all dates):

• Junior Race | 12:00 PM

  • A fun, short distance great for kids, families, and young fundraisers.

• 5K | 10:25 AM

  • Ideal for beginners, walkers, or anyone chasing a fast time. 

• 10K | 10:15 AM

  • A classic, rewarding distance for runners of all fitness levels. 

• Half Marathon | 09:30 AM

  • A fantastic 13.1-mile endurance test along historic paths. 

Planning Ahead? Lock In Next Year:

• The Winter Edition – Sunday 7th February 2027

• The Spring Edition – Sunday 9th May 2027

• The Summer Edition – Sunday 4th July 2027

• The Autumn Edition – Sunday 5th September 2027

• The Festive Edition – Sunday 19th December 2027 

Join Team Bliss and you'll receive:

• Race day perks: Chip-timed results, accurately marked miles, and marshals cheering you on at every turn, alongside a unique themed finisher medal, post-race goodies, and free professional race day photos waiting for you at the finish line.

• Support: You will receive pre-event support from our friendly events team as well as comprehensive support and training details from the event organiser.

• Community: You'll be invited to join an online group to connect with other Team Bliss challenge event fundraisers to share stories, training and fundraising tips.

• A Bliss running vest: You'll get your own Bliss vest to wear on the day.