For three decades the Couch to 5K program has been a mainstay for new runners. In nine weeks it takes non-runners from living a sedentary lifestyle to crossing the finish line of their first 5K race.

Five kilometres is the race distance most new runners attempt first – after all, 3.1 miles feels doable. It’s parkrun distance, and once you’ve run it once, you begin to look at your time and wonder, ...

To celebrate 10 years of the NHS Couch to 5K app, we spoke to four runners who started with the programme and are now attempting the 2026 London marathon. They share their stories behind why they took ...

Tallahassee's Bluebird 5K race on Labor Day honors those lost to suicide and raises up stories of hope and mental health ...

Nearly 11,000 runners, joined by supporters and volunteers, gathered at Cambridgeside to participate in the 7th annual Cambridge Half-Marathon and 5K. The event began at 7 a.m. Sunday morning on First ...

The journey to running your first 5K is as exhilarating as it is challenging, marking a significant milestone in personal fitness and perseverance. In this digital age, your smartphone can be as ...

While participation in cycling and swimming seems to have levelled off, over half a million more people took up running last year – the most recent figures from Sport England estimate that 7.1 million ...

The non-profit Stache Strong founded by two brothers from Vestal in an effort to fight brain cancer is gearing up for its ...

For many women across the UK, a 5k run is more than just a race – it’s a personal milestone, a weekend ritual (shout out parkrun), and a way to reconnect with community. But how does performance ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - To start 2026 off on the right foot, hundreds of runners gathered for the annual Restart 5K Fun Run at Fleet Feet on Thursday. “This year is all about planning it out, being ...