Our “5 to 10K Progression Group is designed for runners who want to make the next step-up in their running journey.
If you can jog or run your way around parkrun (3 miles / 5k) or similar without stopping or walking, you’re fit enough to join this group.
If you have recently completed a Couch to 5K group and looking to increase your mileage in a controlled and supportive group, our group is ideal!
Similarly, if you are an experienced runner looking to return after injury or to boost your confidence, come and give us a try!!
We offer a 7-week program starting with “3.5 miles at the pace of the slowest runner” and building up to running 6 miles for a full hour. The group operates alongside SWRR’s regular Wednesday club nights – so once you’ve completed the 7-week program you should be ready to join one of our other, regular groups or give the track a go!
Our next group begins on Wednesday 29th October 2025
- We meet at the Exeter Harriers building next to the Arena from 6-30pm and start running at 7pm
- There is free car parking and bicycle racks on site
- It will be £4 per session for non-club members – usual subs fee for members
- Please ensure that you wear light reflective clothing to run in and bring a torch if you have one.
Weeks 1 3.5 miles Week 2: 4 miles Week 3: 4.5 miles Week 4: 5 miles Week 5 5 miles Week 6 : 5.5 miles Week 7: 6 miles – ending with a circuit on the track
Week 1 route 29/10/2025: https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5554416
Week 2 route 05/11/2025: https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5555548
Week 3 route 12/11/2025: https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5556755
Week 4 route 19/11/2025: https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5558050
Week 5 route 26/11/2025: Week 4 route but in reverse!
Week 6 route 03/12/2025: https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_5559880
Week 7 route 10/12/2025
Our target race for this group is the First Chance 10K on Sunday 04/01/2026
SiEntries – First Chance 10k 2026
If you have any queries at any time, please feel free to message us.
Your run leader will be Lee assisted by Kate