10km Run Loop Birmingham

A 10km loop around central Birmingham’s quiet streets and canal towpaths, out to Edgbaston Reservoir Nature Reserve and back. This run is best done in daylight as not all the route is lit at night. You may have to run past lots of tourists along the canal if the weather is nice!

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Route overview

Pictorial directions:

Start at Council House. Cross Victoria Sq. Run down Pinfold St. Right into Navigation St.

Part 1 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Go under flyover. Turn right up path to Holliday St. Left along Holliday St.

Part 2 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Go under bridge. First left onto canal. Left at canal. Follow round corner and keep on.

Part 3 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Through Broad St tunnel, past Sealife Centre. Continue along canal towpath away from city.

Part 4 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Continue along canal under 3 road bridges.

Edgbaston Reservoir is a popular spot to relax and escape the city. See wildlife, woodlands, and grasslands perfect for birdwatching or a picnic. You might also see sailors, rowers, and fishermen.

Part 4 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

After 3rd road bridge, run over footbridge over canal on left. Exit canal onto Rotton Park St.

Part 5 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Turn right at end of Rotton Park St. Run up to pedestrian crossing, cross road, enter Edgbaston reservoir.

Part 6 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Do 1 complete loop of reservoir. Run back to canal (same route). Turn left onto canal. Cross over bridge to other side. Turn right to head back along canal towards city.