Beginner-friendly. Walking counts. No running experience needed.
Beginner-friendly. Walking counts. No running experience needed.
Class to 5K helps schools get children moving, build confidence & create a positive finish-line challenge without adding more pressure for busy teachers.
Designed for Years 3-6, the programme gives you everything you need to deliver a fun, inclusive 10-week school running challenge with one session per week in school.

Parents who want to join the journey can also follow the optional Class to 5K Parent Plan through TrainingPeaks.
Children do not just need more exercise. They need positive experiences that help them believe movement is for them.


Class to 5K is built around confidence, consistency and enjoyment.

Pupils start with simple run-walk sessions in school, using games, teamwork and gradual progress to build belief week by week.

The goal is not to create elite runners.
The goal is to help every child feel:
Class to 5K gives schools a simple, practical way to support physical activity, wellbeing, resilience and family engagement, while giving teachers a ready-made programme that is easy to deliver.
Pupils complete one fun, structured session in school each week.

The sessions use games, movement skills and simple run-walk intervals to build confidence gradually.

Teachers are given clear session cards so the programme can be delivered without needing to plan from scratch.
Parents who want to take part can join the Class to 5K Parent Plan through TrainingPeaks.


This gives families guided sessions to complete at home, including child-and-parent sessions and a parent-only session.

These sessions are optional. They are not delivered, managed or monitored
by the school.
At the end of the programme, pupils complete a flexible final challenge with parents invited to take part as well as spectate.

This could be 2K, 3K or 5K depending on age, confidence, space and school preference.

The aim is not speed.
The aim is for every child to finish proud.
Class to 5K gives schools a practical, ready-to-use programme that supports:
It is designed to feel achievable for children who do not see themselves as sporty, while still giving confident pupils a meaningful challenge.

Walking is built in. Run-walk is encouraged. Effort is celebrated.
Every child has a way to succeed.
Teachers do not need to be runners to deliver Class to 5K.

Each session is written in plain English and follows a consistent structure:
The sessions are flexible enough for playgrounds, fields, halls and small spaces.

If a class needs more support, teachers can reduce rounds, increase walking time or choose the easier option.

If a class is ready for more, they can choose the challenge lane.

The teacher pack is there to make delivery simple, safe and clear.
One of the biggest strengths of Class to 5K is that parents can choose to join the journey too.
The school sessions give pupils a positive, confidence-building start.

The optional parent plan then gives families a simple way to continue moving together at home.

For parents, this is a chance to get fitter while supporting their child.
For children, it is a chance to see the adults around them setting a positive example.
The school does not need to deliver the parent plan, track home sessions or manage parent participation.

It simply gives families the opportunity to get involved.
10 weeks worth of physical education is ready-to-go, download and use.
Most sessions only need cones, space and a timer.
Walking counts. Run-walk counts. Shorter distances count.
Parents can choose to join the optional Class to 5K Parent Plan through TrainingPeaks.
The cards are designed to be clear, practical and easy to deliver.
Every child works towards a 2K, 3K or 5K finish-line challenge.
The comprehensive school resources are designed to save planning time and make the programme easy to run.

Inside the pack, you will find:
Class to 5K is affordable, flexible and designed to be easy for schools to deliver.
Download the teacher pack, choose your start date and give your pupils a challenge they can be proud of.
Class to 5K has been designed for Years 3-6.
No. The sessions are written to be simple, clear and easy to deliver.
No. The final challenge can be adapted. Schools can use 2K, 3K or 5K options depending on age, confidence, time and space.
Most sessions need only cones or markers, a timer and a safe space.
Yes. Each session includes indoor or small-space guidance.
Parents can choose to join the optional Class to 5K Parent Plan through TrainingPeaks. This gives them guided sessions to complete at home with their child, plus a weekly parent-only session which is done on the same day their child does the session in school.
The school does not need to deliver, manage or monitor these sessions.
No.
Class to 5K is about confidence, consistency, movement and finishing proud.
No.
Parent participation is optional and managed separately through the TrainingPeaks parent plan.
Yes.
The pack includes resources to help schools organise a final 2K, 3K or 5K challenge, including certificates and event support materials.
