The Birmingham Running Festival is returning in 2026 — and it’s set to be another fantastic weekend of running in one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces. Taking place in Sutton Park, this popular event offers a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with distances suitable for all abilities.
Distances include 5K, 10K and Half Marathon!
Why Take Part?
At St Basils, we provide accommodation, support and guidance to around 1,000 young people every night who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These young people are not just given a safe place to stay, but are also offered training, employment opportunities and well-being support to help them rebuild their lives and achieve lasting independence.
Every pound raised goes directly to our mission of preventing youth homelessness — and by taking part, you become a crucial part of that mission.
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What To Expect & Key Things To Know…
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Scenic parkland routes with wide paths and gentle gradients.
- Suitable for a wide range of abilities — you can run, jog or take it at your own pace.
- Registration includes a place in the race plus support from the St Basils team.
- Once registered, you’ll receive a fundraising page and helpful tools to reach your target.
- If you’re on track to reach target, you’ll also be gifted a St Basils running vest!
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🎥 Event Video
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Fundraising Made Easy!
Once you’ve registered, our team will create a personalised fundraising page for you!
From there, you can…
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Add a profile photo and share your story.
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Share your fundraising page widely.
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Thank donors personally.
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Use our fundraising pack for ideas, templates and tips!
We’re here to help you every step of the way and with your support, we can continue preventing youth homelessness.
Register For Birmingham Running Festival
Registration: £20
Minimum Sponsorship: £150 / £200 / £250