Couch To 5K

Couch To 5K

Our Couch to 5K program is a wonderful community centered exercise group! This group, led by avid runners Bruce Putnam and Barbara Hodges, aims to prepare participants to run the Ruby C. Hunt YMCA’s Turkey Trot 5K. Please read the details below before registering.

  • Anyone who wants to participate can! Run/ walk at your own pace.
  • Orientation/first training session on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 PM at Ruby C. Hunt library . Attire: Active wear!
  • All the following sessions will be on every Thursday at 6:00 PM at GWU tennis courts until The Turkey Trot (November 28th, at GWU, at 8:00 AM).
  • All participants who attend 7 out of the 8 sessions AND complete the Turkey Trot 5k will receive a Free Month Membership to the YMCA!