External Resources

Free, weekly, timed 5K events every Saturday morning at locations across the UK. Perfect for beginners and experienced runners alike.

UK's largest running events organiser with races from 5K to marathon distances at venues across the country.

Home of the Great North Run and other major UK running events including the Great South Run and Great Manchester Run.

Search and book running events across the UK and Europe. Great for finding local races and challenges.

Official England Athletics event finder. Find licensed road races and cross country events.

Popular GPS tracking app with social features, segments, and challenges. Great for tracking runs and connecting with other runners.

Training platform for Garmin watch users. Detailed analytics, training plans, and workout suggestions.

Free running app with guided runs, coaching plans, and audio-guided workouts for all levels.

NHS-backed beginner programme that takes you from zero to running 5K in 9 weeks with guided podcasts.

Friendly UK running community on Twitter/X with weekly chats, virtual events, and supportive members.

Active running community with advice, race reports, and discussions for runners of all abilities.

UK-based running community with training logs, forums, and race database. Great for finding local events.

Training advice, gear reviews, nutrition tips, and race coverage from the UK's leading running magazine.

Expert coaching content, training plans, and running form videos from professional coaches.

Race time predictor and training pace calculator. Useful for setting realistic goals and training zones.

Specialist running retailer with expert staff, gait analysis, and wide shoe selection. Stores across the UK.

Independent running shops with knowledgeable staff and personalised fitting service.

Scottish running specialist with online store and physical locations. Good range of trail and road shoes.