Running races in West Midlands, England
Find running races in West Midlands, England. Compare 15 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include half marathons, 10K races, 5K races and 5 mile races.
Events to explore include Birmingham Running Festival, Centurion Grand Prix Series 5M November and NICE Charity 10K.
24 listed events · 15 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
15 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Birmingham Running Festival
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon — Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Centurion Grand Prix Series 5M November
ENGSolihull, West Midlands
5mi road running in Solihull.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →NICE Charity 10K
ENGBirmingham, West Midlands
10K running event in Birmingham.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Birmingham MoRun
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
10K and 5K running event in Sutton Coldfield.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Coombe 8
ENGCoventry, West Midlands
8mi, 5mi mixed running in Coventry.
· 5mi / 8mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →9 Locks Challenge
ENGStourbridge, West Midlands
10K running event in Stourbridge.
· 10K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Birmingham Running Festival — December
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon — Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Centurion Grand Prix Series 5M January
ENGSolihull, West Midlands
5mi road running in Solihull.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Birmingham Running Festival — February 2027
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon — Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
ENGBirmingham, West Midlands
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run — Birmingham city centre.
· Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Birmingham Running Festival — May 2027
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival — May 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Birmingham Running Festival — July 2027
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival — July 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Solihull Half Marathon & 5K — August 2027
ENGSolihull, West Midlands
Solihull Half Marathon & 5K — August 2027 — an officially confirmed in-person 5K at Malvern Park.
· 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Birmingham Running Festival — September 2027
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival — September 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Birmingham Running Festival — December 2027
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival — December 2027 — an officially published 5K fixture at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield.
· 10K / 5K / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Balsall Common 10K, 5K & Fun Run
ENGBalsall Common, West Midlands
Balsall Common Fun Run — inclusive 10K, 5K and children's races for charity.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Birmingham Running Festival
ENGSutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Birmingham Running Festival in Sutton Coldfield.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Bournville Leafy 10K
ENGBirmingham, West Midlands
Bournville Leafy 10K — a hilly two-lap multi-terrain race through leafy south Birmingham.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →European Athletics Championships
ENGBirmingham, West Midlands
European Athletics Championships
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Kingfisher Challenge
ENGCoventry, West Midlands
Kingfisher Challenge — Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MCAA & Derby Runner Mens 6 Stage, Womens 4 Stage & YA 3 Stage Road Relays Championships
ENGBirmingham, West Midlands
MCAA & Derby Runner Mens 6 Stage, Womens 4 Stage & YA 3 Stage Road Relays Championships — Birmingham, West Midlands.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in West Midlands
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Sutton Coldfield (8), Solihull (3), Birmingham (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in West Midlands
Which running races are coming up in West Midlands, England?
Birmingham Running Festival is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Centurion Grand Prix Series 5M November is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). NICE Charity 10K is listed for 1 November 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in West Midlands, England?
Look for half marathons, 10K races, 5K races and 5 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for West Midlands, England?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.