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Name: Teddy Bear Run - Birmingham
Start: 2026-04-26
End: 2026-04-26
Location: Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom • 26 Apr 2026

The Teddy Bear Run - Birmingham

The Teddy Bear Run takes place at Aston Park and brings together runners, walkers, children and their cuddly companions for a fundraiser in support of Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity. The event is open to all ages and welcomes a range of paces from sprinting to strolling.

Participants can choose between the following distances:

2.5K course around Aston Park
5K course around Aston Park

Entry fees are specified by age category. The listed prices include adults, children aged 3 to 16, and options for infants aged 0 to 2 with or without a finisher's teddy. A booking fee is charged per entry.

Every finisher receives a Teddy Bear Run cuddly toy on completion of the course. After the event there is a teddy bears' picnic where participants can stay and have lunch together.

The event raises money for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity. Participants receive a bespoke Just Giving link in their confirmation email and are encouraged to raise a minimum of £10. Donations support hospital projects, innovative treatments, family support services, and specialist training for healthcare professionals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Birmingham

Race information

Registration

5 km

2.5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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