Birmingham North SixPack
Discover and enjoy six rewarding scenic routes around the north of Birmingham.
The Summer Challenge is open!
The deadline to complete the routes and submit evidence for the Summer challenge is the 30th September.
What is it?
We’ve created six beautiful and bespoke routes of varying distances.
Walk, jog or run. It’s up to you. Choose any route, at any time and in any order!
How Does it Work?
We provide you with bespoke turn-by-turn audio instructions as well as precise locations for the start and parking, ensuring safe and seamlessly smooth route navigation and outdoor discovery.
What Do I Need?
You will need a smartphone and these two apps: RunGo and what3words
You will also need a link to the SixPack location group which will be sent in your participant pack following your registration.
What Do I Get?
You will receive the following on signing up:
- Six bespoke routes crafted by runners for runners
- Access to each route, all with carefully customised turn-by-turn navigation
- Access to an Interactive Leaderboard
- Informative and easy-to-use instructions
On completion of all six routes you will receive a bespoke SixPack medal. Choose from either the original SixPack Metal Medal or the Summer Challenge Wooden Medal.
The Routes
King of Hearts 9K
Kingsbury Water Park
A pan-flat mesmerising meander amidst several of the fifteen lakes that comprise the 600-acre water park. Enjoy the birdlife and, perhaps, select your time for your run to take advantage of the pub that is your start and finish point.
Something in Reserve 8K
Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve
An oasis of wildlife, lakes and myriad trails all make for a hugely rewarding run. It is a flat one too…so no reason to keep anything in reserve!
Pype Dream 8K
Pype Hayes Park
Peaceful parkland soon offers up a gorgeous waterside urban escape as the unassuming Plants Brook escorts you to an exploration of New Hall Country Park. Just as fun on your return.
Pit Your Wits 5K
Witton Lakes
With Birmingham’s famed “spaghetti-junction” on the doorstep, it is time to serve up a tasty little course of our own. Two former drinking water reservoirs offer a refreshingly flat urban retreat.
Sheepish Grin 5K
Sheepwash Park Nature Reserve
It is hard to imagine the delights offered by this hidden green sanctuary as you approach the route venue. Be patient, as the Sheepwash Park Nature Reserve has been crafted out of reclaimed industrial land and offers up a gorgeous lake, riverside paths and flat woodland trails.
The Blackroot Route 7K
Sutton Park
Sutton Park is one of Europe’s largest urban parks with open heathland, woodlands, lakes, and some lovely trails. Enjoy the stunning Blackroot Pool that bookends your run.