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Birmingham Running Festival

Take on the challenge and experience the thrill of the Birmingham Running Festival

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What to expect

Come and be part of an unforgettable running experience at Sutton Park, a stunning 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve in Birmingham! Take on the challenge of a 5k, 10K or Half Marathon and enjoy the scenic beauty of this incredible location.

With clearly marked miles and a team of enthusiastic marshals to guide and motivate you, you’ll stay on course and push towards the finish line. Your entry includes a themed medal, water, and post-race treats to celebrate your achievement.

  • Entry fee for 5 & 10K is £20 and we have a minimum fundraising target of £150
  • Entry fee for the half marathon is £34 and we have a minimum fundraising target of £350

Don’t miss out – join our team today!  

What we offer

By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive: 

  • A welcome pack to get you started 
  • A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest 
  • Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice 
  • Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target 

Sign up today

Join #TeamMDUK and register today for the Birmingham running festival for just £20 and raise a minimum of £150 to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.  

Details
Date Sunday 7 February 2027 Time 12:00 am Location Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Registration Fee From £20 Minimum sponsorship From £150 Sign up today

How your money helps

For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.

Hold free Information Days

for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition 

Train our peer support volunteers

to share their lived experience and help others  

Fund vital research

into muscle wasting or weakening conditions 

Our helpline

Answer someone’s call via our free helpline 

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