Date: 9th August 2026
Start time: From 7.30am
Location: Malvern Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3EA
Entry: Free
Minimum sponsorship: £50 – £250
Organiser: Run Through
Contact: Acorns Events team
Telephone: 01564 825037
Please read the full terms and conditions before signing up.
We are thrilled to be returning as the Official Charity Partner for Run Solihull 2026!
Join #TeamAcorns in our fourth year as the charity partner for Run Solihull Half Marathon and 5k, and be part of an incredible community of runners pounding the streets of Solihull.
You’ll enjoy dedicated pre-race day support with your training and fundraising, a #TeamAcorns running vest and the incredible feeling of crossing the finish line knowing every step you take makes a real difference!
Enjoy the buzz of the Event Village, packed with live performances, charity stalls, food and drink vendors, bag storage and plenty of toilets to make your day stress free!
Starting and finishing in Malvern Park, right in the heart of Solihull Town Centre, this event offers a unique opportunity to run a 5k or half marathon around the closed roads of Solihull.
There is also a Junior race!
You can make this a fun day out for all the family with the addition of a junior race on a fully accessible course’
By joining #TeamAcorns you’ll be raising money for life limited and life threatened babies, children, and young people across the West Midlands.
Secure your FREE place today
As the Official Charity Partner, we are excited to be able to offer a limited number of free race entries this year across all three races! Each place has a minimum fundraising target. Included in your entry is:
- A bespoke, limited-edition Run Solihull running vest featuring Acorns artwork
- Bespoke support from our specialist Events team to help with your training and fundraising
- A fundraising pack with ideas to help you meet your fundraising target
- A unique themed medal
- Chip time results
- Post race goodies
- Free official race photos
Already have a place in the race?
If you already have a place, you can still join #TeamAcorns and help to raise funds for local children and families. Our Events team will be on hand to support you throughout.
Sponsorship opportunities
Getting involved and sponsoring our events is a fantastic opportunity to gain brand visibility, engage with your community, and support a vital cause. Your sponsorship helps us raise essential funds, creating lasting change for those who need it most.
We’d love to work with you and look forward to discussing how you can join us in making a difference. Get in touch today to explore sponsorship opportunities for Run Solihull!
Kick start your fundraising
We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the event you will receive an Acorns running vest, support from our Events team to help with your training and fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.
I want to join #TeamAcorns and I already have a place!
If you already have a place in Run Solihull and would like to support Acorns through your run, please fill out the form below and one of our team will be in touch soon.