Beginners Course
A supportive, structured 8 week programme designed to help complete beginners learn to run with confidence.
Now FREE - Fully Funded by B2R!
Summer 0-5k Beginners Course - On Now!
Held at selected clubs: Dartford, Faversham, Orpoington, Snodland, Tunbridge Wells & Langton Green ONLY
Beginners welcome to join us this week
Check out our LOCATIONS PAGE for venue details
Autumn 0-5k Beginners Course - w/c 14th September
Being held at ALL clubs - Check out our LOCATIONS PAGE for venue details
ABOUT THE COURSE
From Couch to 5K in Just 8 Weeks* – Start Your Journey!
New to running? Join our friendly Team Green 0-5K Beginners Course — a warm, welcoming group with no pressure and friendly staff who’ve got your back.
Perfect for total beginners or anyone who needs a bit of help staying consistent.
What you get:
8 weeks*: 2 fun club sessions + 1 easy homework run per week
Gentle run/walk intervals that build you up to 5K
Starts super easy (Week 1: 60 sec run / 90 sec walk × 7 – your pace!)
Early sessions focus at your local club venue to build fitness, technique, and confidence before heading out on the road as a group together.
All sessions are team-led — no one gets left behind!
Smiles, encouragement and group energy every session, every step
Ready to start together? Join Team Green today! 🏃♀️💚
*8 weeks if you start from session 1, week 1. Beginners can join us up to the end of week 3 before needing to wait until the next course start date
COURSE BENEFITS
What You’ll Achieve in 8 Weeks
8 Coached Weeks
Progressive, walk-run plan & sessions
Group Support
Encouragement each week, building confidencce, making friends
Club FB Groups
Online Support & Motivation
Injury-safe Progression
Build up sensibly
Graduation & Celebration
Your first 5K finish
Summer 0-5k Beginners Course - On Now!
Held at selected clubs: Dartford, Faversham, Orpoington, Snodland, Tunbridge Wells & Langton Green ONLY
Beginners welcome to join us this week
Check out our LOCATIONS PAGE for venue details
Autumn 0-5k Beginners Course - w/c 14th September
Being held at ALL clubs - Check out our LOCATIONS PAGE for venue details
FIND A CLUB
Find Your Local B2R Group
Trusted care, proven results
Our sister company delivers this same course in partnership with the NHS as a patient treatment — you’re in safe hands with your health.
Proven health benefits of running
Improves heart & circulation health
Lowers blood pressure and supports healthy cholesterol
Helps manage weight and blood sugar (risk of type 2 diabetes)
Boosts mood, sleep and energy; reduces stress & anxiety
Strengthens bones, muscles and joint function
Why GPs like people running
Simple, low-cost, and easy to start at any fitness level
Clear, measurable progress week by week
Helps common conditions: hypertension, pre-diabetes, low mood
Outdoors + social = better long-term adherence
Supports prevention & healthier lifestyles
Watch Team Geen in Action
FAQS
Still have questions?
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Our 0–5k Beginners' Course is completely FREE thanks to funding from Beginners2Runners.
There is no obligation to become a member afterwards, although we'd love you to continue your running journey with us.
After completing the course, you can continue with one of the following club memberships:
Pay As You Run
Monthly All Access Membership
6 Month All Access Membership
Annual Membership
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No. People just like you start with us every month. We begin with a gentle walk-run plan, you progress at your pace, and our team + community support you all the way.
If you have a known medical condition that you are concerned about, then we would always advise seeking advise from a medical professional before starting any new exercise routine.
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Try to arrive about 10 minutes before the start time, so you can meet the Club Manager, Members and fellow Beginners. After a group warm up, we start week one with 1min runs and 1.30min walks, all at your own pace in a safe, secure environment. We will then cool down together. You'll train with the same format each session for several sessions while you build up your fitness and confidence.
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You don't need to rush out and buy any special running shoes or clothes. We recommend comfortable clothes, trainers suitable for exercise, a top to wear before/after the session, and a bottle of water.
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At B2R we have a saying 'Start as a Team, Finish as a team'. Our Team Leaders are trained to keep the group together at all times. You will never run alone or get left behind. Everyone is rooting for each other, and we always start and finish together.
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Our course is based on 3 sessions a week. Aim to attend club sessions twice weekly with 1 homework session. If you can only attend once, speak to your Club Manager—we’ll help keep you on track!
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Although it’s best to join from week 1, you can still join us up to week 3 of the course.
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We hope you’ll continue with us to keep improving and reach your next goal. After completing the course, to move into our regular member sessions, you’ll need to choose a club membership that suit you. You can find all of our membership options on the memberships page of the website.
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Many running groups are run entirely by volunteers, which is fantastic for the running community. Our membership fees help us employ local Club Managers, support our volunteer Team Leaders, provide reliable and consistent sessions, and fund initiatives such as beginner programmes. Membership is about more than a weekly run—it's an investment in the wider B2R community and helping more people become active, healthy and connected.
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We’re happy to help you choose the right option and find your perfect club.
REAL STORIES
What Our Members Say
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Not quite a Beginner or a Runner Already?
We cater for all abilites - check out our Beginners Course and Already a Runner pages to see if they are for you.