2026 Sofa to 5k course
Thursday 23rd April – Thursday 11th June
Final 5k event at Devizes parkrun on Saturday 14th June
Our 8-week sofa to 5k course runs every year from Beversbrook Sports Facility. We’ve seen hundreds of people complete their first 5k after taking part!
Our course is delivered by UK Athletics coaches, Denise and Simon Nott. It’s particularly aimed at people who have never run before or those who are returning back after injury.
The minimum age to join our sofa to 5k course is 18 years of age.
We see a whole variety of reasons for people joining the course: from those wanting to lose weight, get fitter, improve mental wellbeing or get to their first 5k!
The course has been incredibly well-received in the past and has been described as “life changing, if not life saving”.
We ensure that the course is fun and engaging and you will meet some of our friendly family of members who will offer encouragement and support. Many of our members have come from our previous courses so will know what it’s like.
How to join the course
Please complete the entry form for the beginners course via the EntryCentral platform.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch using our contact form.
Where to go
Calne Running Club is based at Beversbrook Sports Facility, Beversbrook Lane, Calne, SN11 9FL and the beginner’s course will also be run from this venue. Ample free parking is available.
Entry fees
The course will cost £30 and we ask for this payment up front to cut down on administration at each session. If you have any further questions please contact our club secretary using our contact form.
Timings
- 18:50 – Get to Beversbrook Sports Facility for this time (18:40 on the first week please)
- 19:00 – Each session starts.
- 20:00 – Approximate finishing time, generally not any later than this.
- 20:05 – Travel home ready to replace the calories you have just burnt
The finale…. running the 5k
The course culminates with completing a 5k event, where those who complete the course will be presented with a bespoke CRC medal and get to eat home made cake at a little post-run celebration.
After the course
If you do catch the running bug, we offer our beginners a discounted membership of £25 which covers through to March 2027 if you join Calne Running Club within two weeks of completing the course.
This membership offers many benefits including weekly coached sessions on Thursdays and social runs on Tuesday evenings. See our training page for more details.