Welcome to our friendly, inclusive running club based in Hook, Hampshire. Whether you’ve never run before or are a seasoned marathoner, we're here to support every step of your journey.
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Couch to 5k
Get fit, make new friends and start your running journey with us
Applications for our Spring 2026 C25k course are now open.
Hook Runners has been running a successful Couch to 5K course since 2017. Its called the Absolute Beginners Club (ABC) and we’ve helped hundreds of people into a more active lifestyle, seen them grow in confidence as runners, and make new friends while they’re at it! In fact most of our members are previous ABC graduates so you will have plenty of support from across the club.
Throughout the 10 week course, you'll have the support of your peers, previous graduates and fully qualified English Athletic coaches. In fact most of our members are previous ABC graduates so you will have plenty of encouragement from across the club. We also encourage everyone in the group to share their runs, stories, hints and tips and ask questions in a private group What's App chat.
The next course starts on Monday the 2nd March 2026 and consists of two coached sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings plus a ‘homework’ session during the weekend. We finish with a graduation parkrun where you will be supported by many previous graduates. The total cost of the course is £35 which will include a years Hook Runners and English Athletics membership.
Click here for more information on the Hook Runners next Couch to 5K course
Who we are
Founded in October 2016, Hook Runners is now an English Athletics affiliated running club with over 200 members. This, however, isn’t even close to expressing the formidable force that is our club.
Yes, we have amazing, friendly coaches, capable of getting the best out of even the most reluctant pupil. Yes, we meet several times a week for training and group runs. Yes, we take a sea of purple to races all over the country (and beyond) including both runners and a cheering squad. Yes, we offer an already famous and celebrated beginners to 5K course (the ABC), graduates from which are already completing full marathons. Yes, we have inspirational runners who are contenders for podiums. Yes we have a monthly handicap race and places in local cross country tournaments. And yes, we have a lot of fun in the process. Join us and take part in our Club training sessions. No booking is required.
The best thing about Hook Runners however, is that you will find friends. You will find support. You will find people who you will want to get out of bed, sometimes before the sun, to run with. You will find people who strive to support the community of Hook, who get together to pick up litter, raise money for charity and assist in local events. You will also find yourself at some of the best parties in Hook – dancing is, of course, a great aerobic workout.
With Hook Runners, you will realise your personal best in great company. Join us. We’re waiting.
Training Schedule
Our weekly training sessions are welcoming to members of ALL abilities and are are a fantastic way to improve fitness as well as being great fun. All sessions start by Hook Community Centre RG27 9NN and any potential new members are welcome to join us and find out more. NOTE: please wear hi-vis and lights for training as the evenings are getting darker!
Below is the schedule for w/c 1st December 2025.
Monday Morning 6:00am - Motivational Monday dawn patrol (Unofficial)
Monday Night 7:00pm -Xmas lights run around the village. We’d love other HRs to join us, chatty pace ~ 5km 🎄
Tuesday Morning 8:45am - 600’s with Penny, 5-6 x 600m at 5k pace, 400m recovery
Wednesday Evening 8:00pm - VO2 reps with Terry, 3 x 1k/800 , 2 x 600/400 @5k pace, 60s recovery
Thursday Evening 7:00pm - Christmas Paarlauf / shuttles at 7pm with David S, 14 x ~200m
Friday Morning 6:00am - Dawn Patrol (unofficial)
In addition, there are Parkruns on Saturday morning at 9am and a selection of guided road/trail runs at 8am and 9am on Sunday mornings.
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Run with us
Hook Runners is a very friendly, inclusive club for runners of all abilities. We have social runs through the week exploring the local countryside and encourage beginners with regular Couch to 5K courses.
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Visit our Shop
We have an extensive selection of club-branded clothing including running vests and t-shirts for both training and race events and other accessories and goodies that members can purchase at discounted prices.
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Upcoming Events
We have regular training sessions through the week led by fully qualified English Athletic coaches plus many social runs exploring the local countryside. Members also enter various local and national running events.