There are 20 upcoming 5k races in West Midlands listed. Next up: Birmingham Running Festival (Sunday, 1 November 2026), Birmingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun (Sunday, 8 November 2026), Mental Elf festive fun run Birmingham 2026 (Sunday, 29 November 2026).
Upcoming races only, soonest first. Confirm dates and entry details with the organiser.
Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
A choice of running distances in Sutton Park, with road and gravel sections.
£29.40–£35.70
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Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Sutton Coldfield, UK
Birmingham 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun is organised by The Fix Events UK in Sutton Coldfield. Entry options: 5k; 10k; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£30–£35
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Birmingham · Cannon Hill Park, Russell Road, Birmingham, B13 8RD
A festive charity event at Cannon Hill Park with a 5km fun run and a shorter 1.5km route.
Price not confirmed
Coventry · War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, CV3 6PT
A festive charity 5km fun run at War Memorial Park in Coventry.
Price not confirmed
Sutton Coldfield · Game, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LH, United Kingdom
Birmingham Running Festival is organised by RunThrough Events in Sutton Coldfield. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£30–£36
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Coventry · Ryton Pools Country Park, Coventry, CV8 3, United Kingdom
Crocodile Challenge is organised by Big Bear Events in Coventry. Entry options: (Canicross) Crocodile Challenge; Crocodile Challenge. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£40
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Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
A choice of running distances on the roads within Sutton Park.
£29.40–£35.70
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Sutton Coldfield · Sutton ParkSutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6BU.
The Birmingham 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run is organised by The Fix Events UK in Sutton Coldfield. Entry options: 5K Run; 10K Run; Half Marathon. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£25–£30
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Wolverhampton · 76 Park Road West, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PJ, United Kingdom
Swiftathon 5k & 10k Themed Run - Wolverhampton is organised by Run Fanatics in Wolverhampton. Entry options: Swiftathon 5K Themed Run; Swiftathon 10K Themed Run. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£29.99–£31.99
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Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
A choice of running distances on the roads within Sutton Park.
£29.40–£35.70
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Birmingham · Cannon Hill Park, Russell Rd, Edgbaston, B13 8RD
A 5km fundraising run for Cancer Research UK at Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham. Participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The organiser asks each participant to aim to raise £50.00.
£7.99
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Solihull · Malvern Park, off New Road, B91 3EA
A 5km fundraising run for Cancer Research UK at Malvern Park in Solihull. Participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The organiser asks each participant to aim to raise £50.00.
£7.99
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Wolverhampton · West Park, Park Road East and Park Road West, WV1 4PH
A 5km fundraising run for Cancer Research UK at West Park in Wolverhampton. Participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The organiser asks each participant to aim to raise £50.00.
£7.99
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Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
A choice of running distances on the roads within Sutton Park.
£29.40–£35.70
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Dudley · Himley Hall, Himley Park, DY3 4DF
A 5km fundraising run for Cancer Research UK at Himley Hall in Dudley. Participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The organiser asks each participant to aim to raise £50.00.
£7.99
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Birmingham · Cofton Park, Low Hill Lane, Longbridge, B31 2BQ
A 5km obstacle-course fundraising event for Cancer Research UK at Cofton Park in Birmingham. Participants can run, jog or walk at their own pace. The course includes climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles. The organiser asks each participant to aim to raise £50.00. Starts are arranged in waves; choose a time when booking.
£11.24
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Coventry · University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Inflatable 5K - Coventry is organised by UK Running Events in Coventry. Entry options: 5K; 2.5K; 10K; 15K. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£24.50–£51.50
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Solihull · Malvern Park, Malvern Park Ave, Solihull B91 3EA
Closed-road races from Malvern Park. The half marathon continues through Knowle, Barston and Eastcote.
£27.30–£37.80
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Sutton Coldfield · Sutton Park, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6BT
A choice of running distances on the roads within Sutton Park.
£29.40–£35.70
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Sutton Coldfield · Game, Park Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LH, United Kingdom
Birmingham Running Festival is organised by RunThrough Events in Sutton Coldfield. Entry options: Half Marathon; 10k; 5k. The course surface has not been confirmed.
£30–£36
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