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Kings Norton to Bournville and Back 5 — 5.0 km Running Out-and-back

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Kings Norton to Bournville and Back 5 is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) out-and-back in Birmingham, England: flat, with 0 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

0 mAscent
Paved85%Paved
0/5Hilly
Kings Norton to Bournville and Back 5 running route
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Location: Birmingham, England

Lace up for a peaceful run along this 5km stretch of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, guiding you from Kings Norton to Bournville. Enjoy the flat, paved towpath, making for a smooth and consistent training experience with no hills to tackle. The canal offers a pleasant waterside environment, perfect for clearing your head and enjoying a straightforward run.

This route is ideal for convenient training runs, whether you're looking to maintain fitness, build mileage, or incorporate speed work into your routine. Its accessibility and consistent surface make it suitable for runners of all levels seeking an urban escape without venturing too far off the beaten track.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km out-and-back in Birmingham, England with around 0 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 85% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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