Run Ilkley
Interested in trying out running?
Whatever your level of fitness, running will help you get out and improve your fitness.
Couch to 5k programme
Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit. NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks
860,000 people used the app to do at least one run between 1 January and 29 December 2022. Designed for people who have done little or no running, the app provides guided commentary from a celebrity coach of their choosing and helps users to easily track their progress by doing 3 runs per week.
Running routes
Ilkley Harriers has a run library on its website to give you ideas for runs you could try.
Social running with Ilkley Harriers
Ilkley Harriers is a friendly running club that caters for all different running abilities and running preferences. They also have a Juniors section>
The club night meet-up is on Tuesdays in Ilkley. They also run several other sessions including; a track session (in Keighley), a training session, an informal session on Saturday mornings and a circuits night (as well as races and social events).
You can have a taster sessions before deciding to join, but you will need to fill in your info on their website (link below), including an emergency contact