The Couch to 5k

Following the grand success of CR’s Couch to 5k program in 2025, Chennai Runners has
initiated the 4th edition of Cto5k which will start on 6th April 2026.

The 2025 edition witnessed over 1,200 beginners running their maiden 5km run after 8
weeks of training under our experienced mentors. Many of whom have thereafter
completed half marathons within the same year. They are all now active members of
Chennai Runners chapters.

The 8-week structured training program is conducted by Chennai Runners for beginners
who wish to get into the sport of Running. Named ‘The Couch to 5k’ program, the initiative
is aimed at helping people get fit & healthy, and to introduce more people into the fastgrowing
running community of Chennai. The program is free of cost & open to all individuals
aged 15+.

The 5km Run is the first milestone for runners and with proper training and guidance that
we provide; a beginner can take on this distance confidently and efficiently.

The training will commence on 6th April 2026, & will happen on-ground, three times a week,
in the mornings at 23 different locations spread across Chennai. The program will end with a
timed 5k event which will be on 31st May 2026.

For registration -> https://forms.gle/W1u7LpeQZ887pR1s7