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Selly Oak Canal 5 — 5.1 km Running Out-and-back

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Selly Oak Canal 5 is a 5.1 km (3.2 miles) out-and-back in Birmingham, England: flat, with 12 m of climb, on paved ground.

12 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly
Selly Oak Canal 5 running route
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Location: Birmingham, England

Take a gentle 5.1km out-and-back journey along Birmingham's Worcester and Birmingham Canal, starting from Selly Oak. This wonderfully flat and entirely paved route offers a consistently smooth surface, perfect for a comfortable run or walk, with charming canal-side views throughout. Enjoy the tranquil waters and surrounding urban greenery as you make your way towards Edgbaston and back.

Ideal for convenient training runs, this route is fantastic for those seeking a flat, even course close to the city. Whether you're looking for a steady jog to maintain fitness, a gentle sightseeing run to enjoy the waterway, or a reliable path for speedwork without elevation changes, this accessible canal path delivers a pleasant and practical running experience within Birmingham.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.1 km out-and-back in Birmingham, England with around 12 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 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 12 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.1 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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