Explore Birmingham and Wolverhampton
The major metropolitan base of the West Midlands, this huge city features a fantastic array of outdoors events and clubs. Discover runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities in and around Birmingham here.
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- Sat 28 Mar
- £15
Walk of Light Birmingham
As the sun sets, walk together and shine a light on blood cancer. Sign up today to walk 2.5km or 5km with your family and friends in Cannon Hill Park.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 2 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 3 May
- £35-£48
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
- Half marathon
- 10K run
- Sun 28 Jun
- £37.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Tommy Godwin
Celebrate cycling heritage on this scenic West Midlands sportive, featuring beautiful countryside, quiet lanes and challenging climbs inspired by British Olympic cycling medallist, Tommy Godwin.
- Sportive 2
- Wed 30 Sep
- £34.20-£40
Kingfisher Challenge
Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection! Run as many 5K laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your well-deserved medal, flapjack and beer.
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 22 Feb
- £30-£35
The Birmingham 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k or 10k running event with us.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Feb
- £18
Kinver Edge DirtRun
The event takes place at Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses.
- 9.5 km trail running
- Sun 1 Mar
- £21
The Action Heart Tuff-Un
The Action Heart Tuff Un is a tough, multi-terrain running event held annually at Baggeridge Country Park in Dudley.
- 6 miles multi terrain running
- Sun 1 Mar
- £10-£14
Centurion Grand Prix Series - Race 5
A six-month series of 5 mile races on Sundays
- 5 miles multi terrain running
- Sat 21 Mar
- FREE-£60
The Chocolate 5K
Don’t be a flake… sign up today for Birmingham’s tastiest fun run!
- 5 km road running
- Sun 22 Mar
- £18-£22
7 Pools Run
The 7 Pools Run is a distinguished 10k cross-country challenge set in the Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, boasting a history of over 25 years.
- 10 km xc running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £55-£90
Ultra In The Black Country
Back for an 9th year, The Ultra In The Black Country
- 32 miles trail running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £10-£14
Centurion Grand Prix Series - Race 6
A six-month series of 5 mile races on Sundays
- 5 miles multi terrain running
- Thu 16 Apr
- £33.30-£39
Mallard Challenge
With a course that takes in 5 different ponds and a river… there is lots to keep your eyes occupied while your feet do the work at this super flat venue!
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 19 Apr
- £32-£44
Coventry Half Marathon
Following a triumphant return to the events calendar the much-loved Coventry Half Marathon is back on historic city centre streets and out towards Shakespeare’s county of Warwickshire.
- 13.1 miles road running + 536 ft ascent
- Sun 26 Apr
- £27-£40
Ride The Reservoir
Ride the Reservoir returns for its 11th year! Take on 75km, 100km or 100miles all in support of Birmingham Hospice.
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive 2
- Sun 7 Jun
- £15.50-£35
Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run
Join World Champion Steve Cram for a 5K or 10K on a fast, closed road route.
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Fun run
- Fri 10 Jul
- £33.30-£39
Swan Challenge
Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection!
- 6 hrs trail running
- Fri 10 Jul
- £15.30-£19
Summer 10K
Come and have a blast after work in the gorgeous grounds of Coombe Abbey Park - sneak an ice cream in after too!
- 10 km trail running
- Sat 1 Aug
- FREE
Birmingham Kids Triathlon
In the heart of England, the almost 500-year-old King Edward's School in Birmingham, with its fantastic facilities, hosts Birmingham Kids Triathlon.
- Kids triathlon 6
- Sat 1 Aug
- FREE
Birmingham Triathlon
In the heart of England, the almost 500 year old King Edwards School in Birmingham, with its fantastic facilities, hosts The Birmingham Triathlon.
- Novice triathlon 3