Teddy Bear Run - Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom • 13 Sep 2026

The Teddy Bear Run - Birmingham

The Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham is a charity fun run and walk that supports Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity. The event is open to all ages and offers short, family friendly distances suited to a range of paces.

Participants can choose between these course lengths:

  • 2.5K course through Aston Park
  • 5K course through Aston Park

On completion of the course each finisher receives a Teddy Bear Run cuddly toy. A teddy bears’ picnic takes place after the event.

On entry participants receive a bespoke JustGiving link and are encouraged to raise a minimum of £10 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Funds raised support hospital projects, innovative treatments, family support services, and specialist training as described by the charity.

The event description notes that runners, walkers, little legs, big legs, and cuddly companions all take part, and that participants may sprint, skip, stroll, or shuffle to the finish. The location is given as Aston Park, B66JD. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
2.5k
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