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Who we are
Founded in October 2016, Hook Runners is now an English Athletics affiliated running club with over 200 members. This, however, isn’t even close to expressing the formidable force that is our club.
Yes, we have amazing, friendly coaches, capable of getting the best out of even the most reluctant pupil. Yes, we meet several times a week for training and group runs. Yes, we take a sea of purple to races all over the country (and beyond) including both runners and a cheering squad. Yes, we offer an already famous and celebrated beginners to 5K course (the ABC), graduates from which are already completing full marathons. Yes, we have inspirational runners who are contenders for podiums. Yes we have a monthly handicap race and places in local cross country tournaments. And yes, we have a lot of fun in the process. Join us and take part in our Club training sessions. No booking is required.
The best thing about Hook Runners however, is that you will find friends. You will find support. You will find people who you will want to get out of bed, sometimes before the sun, to run with. You will find people who strive to support the community of Hook, who get together to pick up litter, raise money for charity and assist in local events. You will also find yourself at some of the best parties in Hook – dancing is, of course, a great aerobic workout.
With Hook Runners, you will realise your personal best in great company. Join us. We’re waiting.
Training Schedule
Our weekly training sessions are welcoming to members of ALL abilities and are are a fantastic way to improve fitness as well as being great fun. All sessions start by Hook Community Centre RG27 9NN and any potential new members are welcome to join us and find out more. NOTE: please wear hi-vis and lights for training as the evenings are getting darker!
Tuesday Morning 8:45am - Training session
Wednesday Evening 8:00pm - Training session
Thursday Evening 7:00pm - Training session
There are also a number of regular social runs that take place on mornings and evenings throughout the week. Details are are made available through private WhatsApp and Facebook to all our members.
In addition, there are our local Parkruns on Saturday morning at 9am at Edenbrook and Basingstoke. There is also a regular Sunday run exploring Hampshire’s finest trails! Trail shoes recommended!
Couch to 5k
Get fit, make new friends and start your running journey with us
Contact us using the link below for more information on the next ABC
Hook Runners has been running a successful Couch to 5K course since 2017. Its called the Absolute Beginners Club (ABC) and we’ve helped hundreds of people into a more active lifestyle, seen them grow in confidence as runners, and make new friends while they’re at it!
​Throughout the 10 week course, you'll be led by fully qualified English Athletic coaches, many of whom are previous ABC graduates and will also have the support and encouragement from your peers, previous graduates and from across the club. We also encourage everyone in the group to support each other share their runs, stories, hints and tips and ask questions in a private What's App group.
Unlike other couch to 5k courses, our ethos is to provide a gentle introduction to running, focusing each week on building your endurance to the point where at the end you should be able to run 5k without stopping in your own time and not necessarily within 30 minutes or other specific time. In our experience from 10 years of ABC’s, endurance comes first and speed comes later!
The course consists of two coached sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings plus a ‘homework’ session during the weekend. We finish with a graduation parkrun where you will be supported by many previous ABC graduates and lots of other ‘Hookers’. The total cost of the course is £40 which will include a years membership of both Hook Runners and English Athletics.
​Click here for more information on the Hook Runners next Couch to 5K course in March 2027.
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Run with us
Hook Runners is a very friendly, inclusive club for runners of all abilities. We have social runs through the week exploring the local countryside and encourage beginners with regular Couch to 5K courses.
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Visit our Shop
We have an extensive selection of club-branded clothing including running vests and t-shirts for both training and race events and other accessories and goodies that members can purchase at discounted prices.
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Upcoming Events
We have regular training sessions through the week led by fully qualified English Athletic coaches plus many social runs exploring the local countryside. Members also enter various local and national running events.