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

Tigers Gym Gym in Welgelegen Next lesson today 08:00 Free trial weekBeginners welcome
HardlopenUtrecht Sports club in De Meern Next training today 18:45 Free trial lessonBeginners welcome
Utrecht Atletiek Sports club in Lunetten Next training today 17:15 Trial training possibleBeginners welcome
BeweegBv Gym in Hoograven Next class Wed 08:45 Beginners welcome
De workout Gym in Pijlsweerd Next lesson today 19:00 Beginners welcome
IJsclub Siberia Sports club in Overvecht
Máxima parkrun Sports club in Het Zand-west 1 training per week for members Beginners welcome
Run Her Way Sports club in Schildersbuurt Beginners welcome

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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.