RunThis Collective

RUN THIS.

Practical training plans, pace tools, running-world insight and real guidance for beginners, everyday runners and those chasing their next finish line.

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Start by goal

Pick the finish line, then follow the week.

Every goal card opens a detailed plan with weekly rhythm, pacing guidance, mistakes to avoid and race-day advice.

Run your first 5K

8 weeks for new or returning runners using simple run-walk progressions.

Build to 10K

10 weeks to build endurance, hold rhythm and finish stronger.

Train for a half marathon

12 weeks with long runs, tempo work and fuelling practice.

Prepare for a marathon

16 weeks focused on durability, long runs, cutbacks and tapering.

Chase sub-3

An advanced marathon route for experienced runners with the base to train seriously.

Return to running

A calm rebuild for runners coming back from time away, burnout or inconsistency.

Start here

Three useful places to begin.

The three jobs most runners need first: choose a realistic plan, understand the pace, then find a start line worth training for.

Training

Training Plans

Goal-based plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon runners.

Tools

Pace Calculator

Convert target times into pace per kilometre, pace per mile and average speed.

Events

Race Finder

Browse useful UK event links from parkrun to major marathon weekends.

Interactive

Find your next run move.

Choose your level, goal and weekly time to get a useful route into the site.

Your route

Start with consistency.

Three short runs this week: two easy, one steady. Use the pace calculator to keep the easy days honest.

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Latest running tips

Practical advice that changes the next run.

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Running World

Inside the Running World.

Open hub

Records

World Records

Track, road and marathon records with official source links.

Majors

Marathon Majors

The Six Star journey, race identity and entry routes.

Calendar

Elite Events Calendar

Diamond League, World Athletics events and road-race dates.

Profiles

Athletes to Watch

Sprints, distance, marathon and field-event names to follow.

Watch

Where to Watch

Official links and practical reminders for watching elite running live.

Events

Find a start line that fits.

Explore events

Weekly

parkrun UK

Free timed 5K events across the UK, ideal for confidence and progress checks.

Official link

Race calendar

RunThrough

5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and trail events across the UK.

Official link

Marathon goal

London Marathon

Official ballot, charity and race information for the UK's biggest marathon.

Official link

Community

Built around real running lives.

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Join the movement

One weekly email to keep you moving.

Get a training tip, a race idea, a gear note and a simple run prompt for the week ahead.