MON
7:00pm
7:00pm
Start with walking and jogging
Alternate short, gentle jogs with walking breaks. You do not need to run continuously or keep up with established runners.
Rotating village locations
Complete beginners welcome
New to running? Start here.
You don’t have to be able to run continuously to come along. We start with walking and short jogs, and build up gradually together.
Beginner sessions
Choose the days that work for you
Monday and Wednesday are for learning to run through walking and gentle jogging. You can start without being able to run continuously.
WED
7:00pm
7:00pm
Walk-jog together
Another welcoming chance to practise walking and jogging with others, at a pace that suits your starting point.
Church Road, Bishop's CleeveSAT
9:00am
9:00am
Free community event · Weekly launch Saturday 7 November 2026
Cleevelands Free 5K · Saturdays at 9:00am
A free weekly run or walk with a choice of one 2.5K lap or two for 5K. Walking breaks are welcome. No signup, account or membership is needed. Meet from 8:40am for the optional 8:50am warm-up. We start at 9:00am.
Read the event details and latest updates →No experience needed
What if I’m nervous?
It’s understandable to feel nervous about your first session, especially if you haven’t run for years or don’t know anyone. You can ask us anything before you come.
You can walk
Short jogs alternate with walking breaks. You don’t have to keep up with people who already run regularly.
We’ll explain the session
Say hello to the leader when you arrive. We warm up together, and the beginner group stays together.
Ask us first
Unsure whether this is right for you? Talk to Conor about your running, including any attempts to get started on your own.
Beyond Bishop’s Cleeve
Cheltenham beginner sessions are included too
Your club membership includes the available beginner groups in Cheltenham at no extra cost. The Beginner Trial also lets you use available beginner sessions in Bishop’s Cleeve and Cheltenham during your three weeks. Choose the days that fit your week. You don’t need to attend every session.
Beginner walk–jog intervals
Gentle jogging with walking breaks alongside other beginners. You do not need to be fast or run continuously.
Beginner group
Another evening of walking and jogging with a beginner group. The meeting point changes seasonally between Prestbury and Hales Road; check the schedule.
Beginner walk–jog group
Start your Sunday with a supported beginner group. Longer runs are available later, when you are ready for them.
Adventure Runs · for later
Adventure Runs are separate trail outings with event-specific distances and groups. They are not included in the Beginner Trial or a default beginner walk–jog session. Find out about Adventure Runs when you are ready to explore.
Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime sessions are for established runners, rather than beginner walk–jog groups. Arrange your first beginner session with the club and check the current schedule before travelling.
What to expect
What happens on your first evening
Come 5–10 minutes early and tell the leader it’s your first session. We’ll explain what we’re doing before the warm-up.
- A gentle warm-up
- Walk-run intervals suited to your ability
- A supportive group that stays together
- Cool-down stretches and time to chat
- Tips and encouragement between sessions
Try the group before committing: the three-week Beginner Trial is £18, paid once, with no automatic renewal. You don’t have to join at a point that feels too hard. Your start date depends on the programme stage; the rules below explain how we arrange it.
We’re happy to talk first
Tell us a little about yourself, or book a short call with Conor if you’d rather ask a few questions.
Walking and jogging · a progressive programme
When will my three-week Trial start?
We build up the jogging gradually, so the right time to join depends on where the group is in the programme. Here’s how we work out your start date.
Choose a date within ten days
Choose any start date from the day you buy up to ten days later, including both days. Your three weeks begin on that date.
Buying in week four and choosing a week-five start? Talk to Conor to agree it first. Payment alone doesn’t confirm that week-five start, and your trial days don’t begin until the date you agree.
Current block: programme week one began .
Agree your start with Conor
Book a call with Conor after paying so you can agree a start date that works for your running. Your trial days wait until that date. For this arrangement, you aren’t restricted to the next ten days.
Weeks five to seven begin .
Start with the next intake
Your trial starts on the first day of the next intake period. That’s earlier than programme week one. Your three weeks begin on that intake date, and the ten-day limit doesn’t apply.
Week eight begins . The next intake starts .
Your three weeks don’t begin until your start date. If you are unsure which rule applies, ask Conor before paying.
Dates follow UK local time.
A one-off payment, with no automatic renewal. Continuing into membership is a separate choice and payment.
Your next step
Register your interest
Tell us a little about your running and we’ll help you choose your first session.
Registering interest does not take payment or create a membership. In the form, choose your current running level.
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