Training for a run or walk
We've got training guides for long distance walking, as well as 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon runs.
Running guides
Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate runner, our 12 week training plans guide you through different exercises and activities you can do to get prepared for your 5km, 10km, half or full marathon.
5km
5km beginner plan
Use this guide to train for a 5km running race.
5km intermediate plan
Use this guide to train for a 5km running race.
10km
10km beginner plan
Use this guide to train for a 10km running race.
10km intermediate plan
Use this guide to train for a 10km running race.
Half marathon
Half marathon beginner plan
Use this guide to train for a half marathon.
Half marathon intermediate plan
Use this guide to train for a half marathon.
Full marathon
Full marathon beginner plan
Use this guide to train for a full marathon.
Full marathon intermediate plan
Use this guide to train for a full marathon.
Walking guides
Our 12 week training plan guides you through different exercises and activities you can do to get prepared for your long distance walking event.
Walking plan
Use this guide to train for a long distance walking event.
Run or walk for #TeamMencap
Take a look at the following events that you can take part in for #TeamMencap
Running events
From 5km to a half marathon, you can run, walk or jog and help Mencap change lives
If you can't find what you're looking for, we also have a local running events page.
Hear from #TeamMencap
Hear some of the stories, including top tips, from some of our previous #TeamMencap runners and walkers.