5K · Birmingham

5K running routes in Birmingham

3 5 kilometre routes in Birmingham — each with a map, elevation profile and free GPX download. Ideal for parkrun pace, a lunchtime loop or a weekly 5K habit.

The 5K running routes in Birmingham are all out-and-back, and mostly paved, so road shoes are fine. They are pretty flat, with only around 10m of ascent on any of them.

If you fancy a run along the canal, Selly Oak Canal 5 is a good option.

All runs in Birmingham All 5K routes

5K routes in Birmingham

Kings Norton to Bournville and Back 5 5K running route

Kings Norton to Bournville and Back 5

Birmingham, England

Ascent 0m

Selly Oak Canal 5 5K running route

Selly Oak Canal 5

Birmingham, England

Ascent 12m

Yardley Wood Canal 5 5K running route

Yardley Wood Canal 5

Birmingham, England

Ascent 0m

5K routes near Birmingham (within 16km)

Sutton Park 5 from Boldmere 5K running route

Sutton Park 5 from Boldmere

Birmingham, England

Ascent 33m

Wednesbury Canal 5 5K running route

Wednesbury Canal 5

Sandwell, England

Ascent 0m

Sutton Park 5 from Sutton Coldfield 5K running route

Sutton Park 5 from Sutton Coldfield

Birmingham, England

Ascent 33m

Newhall Valley Park 5 5K running route

Newhall Valley Park 5

Birmingham, England

Ascent 21m

Aldridge Canal 5 5K running route

Aldridge Canal 5

Walsall, England

Ascent 0m

5K routes in nearby towns

Royal Sutton Coldfield (3)

5K running in Birmingham — common questions

Where can I run a 5K in Birmingham?: Skamper lists 3 5K running routes in and around Birmingham, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.
Are these 5K routes free to use?: Yes. Every route is free to view and download, and you can navigate it turn by turn in the Skamper app.
Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?: We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.