What is “The Leafy”

The Bournville Leafy 10K, affectionately known as “The Leafy”, is a multi-terrain 10k through the parkland and paths of leafy Bournville, organised by Bournville Harriers. The course is two laps, starting and finishing on the playing fields at Rowheath. Expect a mixture of terrain — grass, woodland, paths and roads — plus a few hills, with plenty of marshals keeping everyone on course. Road shoes are normally fine, but hybrids or trail shoes are worth considering if the weather’s been wet.

Race HQ is Rowheath Pavilion, which was built by the Cadbury family in 1924 for their workers. It has a modern changing and toilet block which will be our base for the day.

Entries usually sell out, so sign up for announcements using the form on the left (or at the top if you’re on mobile).

Pricing

Early Bird: £24.00 (unaffiliated) £22.00 (affiliated*)

Standard: £29.00 (unaffiliated) £27.00 (affiliated*)

On The Day: £32 (subject to availability)

Online Entries Close on 20 September 2026 at 23:59

A 4% Entry Central service fee (minimum 50p) applies per entry, charged at checkout.

*Affiliated means registered with England Athletics, Scottish Athletics, or Welsh Athletics. Have your URN to hand during checkout.

Support runners

If you're visually impaired or have a disability or medical condition that means you need a support runner, we can arrange a free place for them. Email race@leafy10k.com with your request. Please be aware that parts of the course are on grass and the ground is uneven in places.

On the day

08:00 Registration opens. Please come in reasonable time to collect your number.

09:55 Race Briefing

10:00 Race Starts

11:30 Prize-giving

Number collection is on the day.

There will be a baggage tent on the main field where bags are stored free of charge (runners only) — note that we can't accept responsibility for loss or damage.

Changing and toilet facilities are at Rowheath Pavilion, where there is also a cafe that does great coffee and cake.

The Route

The Leafy 10K starts at the home of Bournville Harriers, the historic Rowheath Pavilion.

After a lap of the beautiful tree-lined playing fields, where you’ll be cheered by your supporters and spectators, the route exits the parks and does a large loop of Bournville’s leafy streets and parks.

The 10K route is two laps, finishing back on the playing fields where you’ll receive cheers as you cross the line.

Prizes

Every finisher will receive a bespoke finishers’ medal and a goodie bag. As always, we continue to have great sponsors donating genuinely useful stuff for the goodie bag again this year.

In addition we will be giving out the following performance prizes:

First three men and first three women overall.

Veteran categories (men and women): 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75+

Junior categories: U20 and U23 (men and women)

Location

Rowheath Pavilion, Heath Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 1HH

There is parking but as for most races it is limited. Please consider car sharing or parking nearby and walking in.