New Runners’ Program

Ever wanted to try to run a 5K?
Want an inexpensive new fitness option?
Started to run by yourself but didn’t know how to keep going?

Join the MRC New Runners’ Program

The 2010 program will kick off on Wednesday, February 17th and will culminate with the Mebane Dogwood 5K run on April 24th.

REGISTRATION FOR THE SPRING 2010 PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED AS WE ARE AT CAPACITY.

Please send us an email if you want to remain on our mailing list for future programs. Thanks!

This is an affordable 10 week program designed to take you from walking to running a 5K. Registration includes all of the following:

10 week program with weekly runs:
- Coached runs with information sessions on Wednesdays at 6:30pm
- Optional group run on Saturdays at 7:30am.
- Location TBA.
Programs starts with mostly walking, increasing running intervals each week on a set schedule.
Weekly email with workout schedule, helpful articles, encouragement and more.
Information sessions on stretching, your first 5K, nutrition and more from our volunteer coaches
Registration for the Dogwood 5K on April 24th, 2010
One year individual membership to the Mebane Running Club
Program open to men and women 18 years and over, 16 years with parent / guardian’s permission.

Questions about the program? Send us an email here.

Some of the 2009 New Runners' Program graduates after the Mebane on the Move 5K. (Photo: Elaine Bixby)

Want to start running before then?
Check out our list of resources below and come join us some Saturday morning or Wednesday evening for a run.

Runners of all fitness levels are welcome and there are plenty of ‘new runners’ to help you along the way.