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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- Thu 16 Apr
- £37.80-£44
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
- 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
- £48.50-£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
- Fri 10 Jul
- £33.30-£39
Swan Challenge
Choose your distance and lap the scenic trails of Coombe Abbey Park at the Swan Challenge, a flexible endurance run where you decide how far to go.
- 6 hrs trail running
- Fri 10 Jul
- £15.30-£19
Summer 10K
Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.
- 10 km trail running
- 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 8 Nov
- £8-£35
Birmingham MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Birmingham!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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
- Sun 14 Jun
- £15-£40
Challenge Chillington
Introducing Challenge Chillington for 2026 with 5k, 10k, 16k and Junior Race routes!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Multi-terrain run
- 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