Race for Life Birmingham 5k : Cannon Hill Park
This event is a 5k running and walking event held on Sunday 16 May 2027 at Cannon Hill Park, Russell Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B13 8RD. The course is a double lap of 2.5 km each, following the park paths; the start and finish are on grass. The route is mostly on tarmac paths and is described as mostly flat and firm underfoot, though the grass start/finish area can become soft or muddy in wet weather. Organiser information is listed as Cancer Research UK.
Transport and parking arrangements include an Event Carpark on the RedGra Pitch (access via Pershore Road, B29 7ES) with limited spaces, and additional pay and display parking at Queen's Ride, B12 9QH, approximately a 5 to 10 minute walk from the event site. Blue Badge parking is available near the event site, with an accessible parking area roughly 0.5 km away on tarmac paths. The Clean Air Zone covering Birmingham city centre within the A4540 Middleway operates continuously and may affect some journeys.
On-site meeting point is the large grassed area next to the boating lake behind the tennis courts, golf area and fairground. Facilities listed for the event include refreshments, toilets, provision for pushchairs, bike racks at MAC entrances, and wheelchair accessibility with assistance. Typical participant items provided include a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training materials, access to online community support, and a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.