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.

Download resource Training guide: 5km beginner plan

5km intermediate plan

Use this guide to train for a 5km running race.

Download resource Training guide: 5km intermediate plan

10km

 

10km beginner plan

Use this guide to train for a 10km running race.

Download resource Training guide: 10km beginner plan

10km intermediate plan

Use this guide to train for a 10km running race.

Download resource Training guide: 10km intermediate plan

Half marathon

 

Half marathon beginner plan

Use this guide to train for a half marathon.

Download resource Training guide: Half marathon beginner plan

Half marathon intermediate plan

Use this guide to train for a half marathon.

Download resource Training guide: Half marathon intermediate plan

Full marathon

 

Full marathon beginner plan

Use this guide to train for a full marathon.

Download resource Training guide: Full marathon beginner plan

Full marathon intermediate plan

Use this guide to train for a full marathon.

Download resource Training guide: Full marathon intermediate plan

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.

Download resource Training guide: Long distance walking plan

Run or walk for #TeamMencap

Take a look at the following events that you can take part in for #TeamMencap

Runners doing a marathon. A woman is wearing a Mencap running vest

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.

 

Take me there

Hear from #TeamMencap

Hear some of the stories, including top tips, from some of our previous #TeamMencap runners and walkers.

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