Congratulations!! Whether you want to start running* or are coming back to it after some time off, there is a huge amount of support available to you.
You can use one of our great training plans or an App to help you take a proven, structured approach to starting to run if you want to run alone.
However, there are also beginner’s courses available across Wales, delivered by qualified Run Leaders and Coaches, with Run Wales Groups or Welsh Athletics clubs.
Find a beginner’s course
Many people find that the support and motivation they receive by joining a beginner’s running group help them enjoy the process and keep up with their running.
All of the providers listed below are registered with either Run Wales or Welsh Athletics, and offer structured sessions, led by qualified Run Leaders or coaches, to support new or returning runners get running.
There may be a variation in the level of support provided, course duration, what is included, frequency of provision and cost from different providers, so please contact the group or club directly to find out more about their offer.
| LOCATION | PROVIDER | LOGO | GROUP OR CLUB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenau Gwent | |||
| Bridgend | |||
| — Bridgend | Just Run Penybont |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Ogmore Valley | Ogmore Phoenix Runners |  | Welsh Athletics Club |
| — Porthcawl | Porthcawl Runners | | Welsh Athletics Club |
| Caerphilly | |||
| Cardiff | |||
| — Cardiff | She Runs: Cardiff |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Cardiff | Chargers Running Club |  | Run Wales Group |
| Carmarthenshire | |||
| Ceredigion | |||
| Conwy | |||
| — Dwygylfychi | Dwygy Dashers |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Porth Eirias | Porth Eirias Runners |  | Run Wales Group |
| Denbighshire | |||
| — Rhyl | Rhyl Runners |  | Run Wales Group |
| Flintshire | |||
| Gwynedd | |||
| — Bala | Rhedeg Siwan Elenid |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Beddgelert | Rhedwyr Hebog Runners | | Welsh Athletics Club |
| Isle of Anglesey | |||
| — Llangefni | Môn Milers |  | Run Wales Group |
| Merthyr Tydfil | |||
| Monmouthshire | |||
| — Monnow Bridge | Monmouth Rock up & Run |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Undy | Undy & Redwick Roadrunners |  | Run Wales Group |
| Neath Port Talbot | |||
| Newport | |||
| — Crickhowell | Crickhowell Running Club | | Welsh Athletics Club |
| Pembrokeshire | |||
| Powys | |||
| — Brecon | Happy Feet Runners |  | Run Wales Group |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | |||
| — Beddau | Llantwit Fadre Ladies |  | Run Wales Group |
| Swansea | |||
| — Swansea | |||
| Torfaen | |||
| — Cwmbran | Easy Pacers Cwmbran |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Pontypool | Pontypool & District First Steps |  | Run Wales Group |
| Vale of Glamorgan | |||
| — Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major Milers |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Rhoose | Beyond Running Fitness | Run Wales Group | |
| Wrexham | |||
| — Acton | Getin2running |  | Run Wales Group |
| — Alyn Waters | Monday Run Group | Run Wales Group |
*If you’re unsure of your health status, have multiple health problems or are pregnant, we recommend that you speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
Add a provider to the list
If you are a Run Wales registered group or Welsh Athletics affiliated club providing structured courses to support new and returning runners, and would like to be listed on this page, please complete the form below.