Great Run Training Plans

Preparing for a running event can feel daunting, whether you’re a beginner or you’ve already completed a half marathon or two. Follow one of our 10k, half marathon, 10 mile or 5k training plans and you’ll soon be hitting your stride, whatever your pace. Get ready for that incredible finish line feeling!

What You’ll Get

The training plan for your chosen running distance – 5k, 10k, 10 mile, or half marathon – will be available to download straight away when you enter your email address. There are beginner, improver and run walk levels in each plan (excluding 5k), so you can start with where you’re currently at with your running and go from there. Plans are broken down weekly and include rest days, which are just as important as training days!

Select your distance below and click to find out more about your plan.

Training Advice

Training is vital for any running event. We’ve got lots of advice to help you train and prepare, from starting out, to running faster or further, and psychological tricks and tips to get the most out of your event day experience. Take a look at our training articles below.

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