Couch to 5K

TRAIN TOGETHER • FINISH TOGETHER

Brooklyn Couch to 5K

Join a real training team with coach accountability, group calls, check-ins, shared milestones, and a finish line everyone is working toward together.

🏃 3 runs/week📅 Personalized calendar💬 Coach feedback🏁 Graduation 5K
63days to a 5K
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Graduate in Brooklyn

Local runners can finish together at an in-person graduation run in Brooklyn.

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Join from anywhere

Virtual runners can train and graduate from anywhere in the world while staying connected to the same team.

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Real accountability

Coach calls, check-ins, meetups, milestones, and team connection keep the plan social and accountable.

What the training looks like

A high-level preview. Full daily details unlock for active runners.
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Week 1: Just Start

3 key running sessions

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Week 2: Build the Habit

3 key running sessions

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Week 3: Longer Running

3 key running sessions

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Week 4: Strength Through Time

3 key running sessions

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Week 5: Confidence Week

3 key running sessions

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Week 6: Make Running Normal

3 key running sessions

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Week 7: Runner Mode

3 key running sessions

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Week 8: Stretch the Distance

3 key running sessions

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Week 9: Graduation

4 key running sessions

QUESTIONS?

Questions before you join?

Request a quick call with Coach Matthew. Ask questions, talk through the program, and make sure it feels like the right fit.

Ready to start?

Choose how you’re joining the team and select an available Program. Your personalized training calendar is then built automatically around that Program’s finish date.

Claim Your Square

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Donation: $

Choose "Run for me" if you want your own name included.

Next step: After reserving your square(s), the official NYRR donation page will open in a new window. Donate the amount shown above to complete your square.
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