Where can you go running in Utrecht?

There are 8 places for running in the municipality of Utrecht, including HardlopenUtrecht, Utrecht Atletiek, Máxima parkrun, IJsclub Siberia. Options can be found in Vleuten, Lunetten, De Meern, among others.

Where can you do a running trial class?

Among others, HardlopenUtrecht, Utrecht Atletiek, USSV Softijs, Tigers Gym offer a trial class or trial training session. Ask the club how you can sign up.

Is running in Utrecht suitable for beginners?

Yes, 8 classes or groups are specifically for beginners, for example at De workout, HardlopenUtrecht, Utrecht Atletiek.

Running in Utrecht: classes, trial class and prices

Sunday 15 Nov
09:0060 min
Running training Tigers Gym in Welgelegen Free trial week

Lijst om te printen of te delen

Which running suits you?

When can you make it?

Most classes are on Monday evenings.

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun Morning 1 5 2 4 1Afternoon       Evening14 6 4 4   

Clinics, open days and events

Friday 20 November, USP Night Run Olympos

How to start running in Utrecht

You can run on your own, but with a running group or athletics club it is easier to keep going. There are groups for beginners who train from zero to five kilometres.

Choose a groupThe running groups and training sessions are listed above. Many groups start a beginners' course in spring or autumn.
Train with a group a few timesYou only need good running shoes.
Join a fun runA five-kilometre run is a good goal to train towards.

Running routes in Utrecht From the sofa to 5 kilometres

Your first time

At a running group you start with a warm-up, then run in small groups at the same pace. Beginners' groups alternate running and walking. Bring running shoes and clothing suitable for the day's weather.

About running

You can run on your own, but many people run with an athletics club or running group. A guided programme builds up gradually, for example from zero to five kilometres in a few weeks. On the track you train for speed, on the road and in the woods for distance.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go running in Utrecht?: There are 8 places for running in the municipality of Utrecht, including HardlopenUtrecht, Utrecht Atletiek, Máxima parkrun, IJsclub Siberia. Options can be found in Vleuten, Lunetten, De Meern, among others.
Where can you do a running trial class?: Among others, HardlopenUtrecht, Utrecht Atletiek, USSV Softijs, Tigers Gym offer a trial class or trial training session. Ask the club how you can sign up.
Is running in Utrecht suitable for beginners?: Yes, 8 classes or groups are specifically for beginners, for example at De workout, HardlopenUtrecht, Utrecht Atletiek.