Are you ready to kick off the new year with something exciting, healthy, and genuinely fun? Fans to 5K is here to get our communities moving – uniting sports fans in a way that’s never been done before. Our mission is simple and powerful: Every club. Every fan. Moving together.
I founded Fans to 5K because I’ve always believed in the incredible energy sport brings into our lives. I grew up in a family of opposing fans – match days were noisy and full of friendly rivalry. But instead of letting those differences divide us, they inspired me to create something that turns rivalry into a positive force. I wanted to harness that competitive spark to help us move more, feel better, and strengthen our communities. Fans to 5K was born from that.
Being a fan isn’t just about cheering from the stands or checking scores on a Saturday. It’s about belonging.
Right now, one in four people in the UK do less than 30 minutes of exercise a week. But here’s the good news: together, we can change that.
Fans to 5K makes fitness fun, social and positively competitive. Whether you walk, jog or run, every mile you complete scores points for your team. It’s free to join and open to everyone no matter your age, fitness level or sporting background.
It’s easy to get involved. You can join for free via our new app (available from Google Play and the Apple App Store), which is launching in time for Christmas. Just sign up and choose your club. Then put on your club’s colours and walk, jog or run your way to 5K fitness. Every mile earns a point and pushes your club up the leaderboard. In Week 10, fans across all clubs will take part in a celebratory parkrun – our version of a cup final! With events held across the UK and worldwide, you can join at your closest parkrun and celebrate the journey together.
Let’s make 2026 the year we move for our health, our teams and our communities.
