Couch to 5K - 2026 - Week 7

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Date 27 Oct, 2026
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Couch to 5K - 2026 - Week 7

About the event

On the crisp autumn morning of October 27, 2026, runners gather at Derwent Park for the seventh and final week of the Couch to 5K program. This milestone session marks the culmination of weeks of training as participants prepare to complete their first 5K race distance. The park's lush trails wind through a vibrant landscape dotted with colorful foliage, providing a scenic backdrop for this significant achievement. As runners lace up their shoes and stretch before the run, there is an air of excitement mixed with pride in having reached such an important fitness goal. Under the guidance of experienced coaches, participants will tackle various intervals designed to build endurance and confidence leading up to the final race day scheduled later that month. The sense of community among fellow runners fosters motivation and support as everyone pushes towards crossing the finish line together for the first time.

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Couch to 5K - 2026 - Week 7

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
18:45
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for October in Darley Abbey.

Temperature8.3° / 14.0°
Feels like4.9° / 11.0°
Sunshine hours5h 1m
Rainfall3.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity85.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.8)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:33
Sunset17:08

About Darley Abbey

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Darley Abbey is a former historic mill village, now a suburb of the city of Derby, in the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, England. It is located approximately 1.4 miles (2.3 km) north of the city centre, on the west bank of the River Derwent, and forms part of the Darley ward along with Little Chester and the West End. The settlement dates back to the medieval era, when it was the site of an Augustinian monastery. In the 18th century, the Evans family developed their planned industrial mill village in the area; Darley Abbey is now part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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