Decathlon's RunDays return - 5K events nationwide to boost your running routine
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The London Marathon may have been and gone, but it has left some with the running bug to start training for next year's 26.2 mile event, or maintain their fitness post slog. Thankfully, Decathlon has heard those cries for running assistance, and brought back its popular RunDays.
As part of Decathlon's RunDays the sports retailer will host 10 events near Decathlon stores across the country to help bring runners of all ages and abilities together.
The RunDays will take place from May through to October in a bid to get people moving, make friends, find a new community outside of the workplace, and make running fun for all. After all, there is nothing better than running in a group rather than solo, which can be the deterrent for some.
Following a successful 2024 season that saw more than 3,000 participants lace up their trainers, this year's RunDays are set to be even bigger. The running events will stretch 5K, which is designed to suit families, friends, beginners and seasoned pros too. The best part is the RunDays are available for all, even young children, and it is not timed, so you can enjoy a pressure-free run. More Trending
For just £5, participants not only get to join the run club, but will receive a goodie bag that includes a commemorative medal, a free KIPRUN race t-shirt, a Tenzing energy drink or water, and a TREK Natural Energy bar. Plus, Decathlon offers attendees a £5 in-store voucher after the run, which technically means you are getting your entry back, and in girl math terms that means joining is free.
Decathlon has also partnered with JogOn to reduce unwanted running shoes ending up in landfills. As part of this incentive all you have to do is bring old running shoes, no matter the condition, to the collection points at the RunDays events section.
The 10 events will take place in Sheffield, Liverpool, Surrey Quays, Oxford, Leeds, Stockport, Southampton, Giltbrook, Braehead and Reading across the next few months, though the last run will end on October 5.
So, what are you waiting for? Sign up now, and get your trainers ready.
Sheffield, May 25
Liverpool, June 1
Surrey Quays, June 8
Oxford, June 22
Leeds, July 13
Stockport, July 20
Southampton, August 10
Giltbrook, August 24
Braehead, September 28
Reading, October 5
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