There’s something special about seeing people discover their confidence, their rhythm, and their joy in movement. Every year, our Health&Hustle Couch to 5KM programme brings together colleagues, friends, and first‑time runners who want to take that first steps towards a healthier, more connected version of themselves.
In 2026, we are back, bigger, bolder, and ready to support even more people on their journey to reach the 5KM milestone.
As always, our programme blends structure with community. Each week includes:
- A Thursday evening run from Edward Jenner Court, and
- A Saturday morning run at Gloucester City Parkrun, where we join the wider community and build confidence in a supportive, friendly environment.
Below is the full timetable for the first 2026 course.
January 2026
- Thu 8 Jan – W1R1 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 10 Jan – W1R2 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 15 Jan – W1R3 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 17 Jan – W2R1 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 22 Jan – W2R2 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 24 Jan – W2R3 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 29 Jan – W3R1 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 31 Jan – W3R2 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
February 2026
- Thu 5 Feb – W3R3 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 7 Feb – W4R1 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 12 Feb – W4R2 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 14 Feb – W4R3 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 19 Feb – W5R1 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 21 Feb – W5R2 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 26 Feb – W5R3 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 28 Feb – W6R1 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
March 2026
- Thu 5 Mar – W6R2 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 7 Mar – W6R3 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 12 Mar – W7R1 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 14 Mar – W7R2 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 19 Mar – W7R3 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 21 Mar – W8R1 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 26 Mar – W8R2 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 28 Mar – W8R3 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
April 2026
- Thu 2 Apr – W9R1 (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
- Sat 4 Apr – W9R2 (Meet at Gloucester City Parkrun, Band Stand, 8:30AM)
- Thu 9 Apr – Graduation Run (Meet Edward Jenner Court at 5PM)
Ready to Run, Lead, or Cheer Us On?
Whether you are joining as a participant, stepping up as a run leader, or simply cheering from the sidelines, you are part of something meaningful. Health&Hustle has always been about more than running, it’s about community, confidence, and celebrating every step forward.