Easy sessions for new runners
If you'd like to ease your way into GoodGym with a session for those who are new to running or new to GoodGym, you might want to try a starter session.
Join us todayCan you run for more than 15 minutes without stopping?
Then you're fit enough to join us on any of our group runs - no one gets left behind.
Find out moreStarter sessions near Birmingham
These sessions are open to GoodGymers of all abilities:
- you don't need any experience.
- there will be other new people
- all the sessions include a task for a local community project
- you can come and try, there's no commitment
Just choose a session, come along and have a go.
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Saturday 10, October 2026
• Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
Birmingham
A Litter Pick at the Perry Common Tiny Forest
Tiny forests provide flood mitigation, improved air quality, noise reduction near busy roads, havens for wildlife, and spaces for people to connect with nature.
Community mission
• Saturday 12:00 - 12:00
Birmingham
🦺 Event Marshals 🦺 24h Run Against Homelessness
Directing runners and cheering them on!
1 runners going
Community mission
Monday 12, October 2026
• Monday, 12th of October 2026 17:30 - 19:00 5km
Sutton Coldfield
Come and Join Sutton Coldfield's Free Running Group followed by a Litter Pick
Improve your running and improve your neighbourhood at the same time!
1 runners going
Group run
Wednesday 14, October 2026
• Wednesday, 14th of October 2026 18:15 - 20:00
Birmingham
📮 Leafleting in Selly Oak!
Spreading the word about Goodgym!
2 runners going
Community mission