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About September National Fitness Day 2026

National Fitness Day Across Durham County!

We celebrate throughout September as thrive marks National Fitness Day with opportunities for members, friends and residents across County Durham to get involved.

Free seven-day passes will be available throughout the month, giving more people the chance to discover their local thrive centre. Members who refer a friend who joins during September will also be entered into a county-wide prize draw, with both the new member and the person who referred them having the chance to win a free year’s membership.

On National Fitness Day itself, members can spin the wheel at their local centre for the chance to win memberships, guest passes and entries into a grand prize draw. There will also be a one-day challenge, with anyone achieving 2,000 move points entered into a draw to win a one-year membership.

A month-long fitness challenge will run throughout September too, offering even more chances to win.

    7 Day Free thrive active Pass - throughout September

    💪 Your week to thrive starts now!

    Enjoy full access to our gyms, pools, and classes for 7 days — completely free. Whether you’re ready to kickstart your fitness or try something new, we’ve got everything you need.

    September only – we are changing the rules!  Even if you have had a 3/7 day pass in the last year we are happy for you to have another one this month. Offer can only be accessed on-site.

    To activate your 7 day pass membership – hit the ‘get offer’ button below, select Membership Prices, choose your preferred site and scroll down to 7 day pass. 

    If you have previously had a 3 or 7 day pass within the last year, you will need to pop into your local centre where our staff will get you set up.

    📍 Available at all centres | 📲 Claim your free pass and feel the thrive difference.

    7 Day Free Move Plus Pass - throughout September

    🚀 Your all-access pass to movement.

    Experience the benefits of a Move Plus membership for a whole week — on us! From gentle exercise to walking sports, test out our Move Hubs power assisted equipment or take some time to relax in our pools.

    September only – we are changing the rules!  Even if you have had a 3/7 day pass in the last year we are happy for you to have another one this month. Offer can only be accessed on-site.

    To activate your 7 day pass membership – hit the ‘get offer’ button below, select Membership Prices, choose your preferred site and scroll down to 7 day pass. 

    If you have previously had a 3 or 7 day pass within the last year, you will need to pop into your local centre where our staff will get you set up.

    📍 Available at all centres | 📲 Get started now.

    Invite a Friend Prize Draw

    Invite a friend prize draw – anyone who refers a friend who takes out a membership during September, both their friend and the referrer will be entered into prize draws to win a free year membership. This will be collated for a county-wide prize draw rather than a prize draw per site.

    Couch to 5K

    Our FREE Couch to 5K courses are the perfect way to get started, whether you’ve never ran before or you’re looking to get back into it.

    Over the course of the programme, our qualified Run Leaders will support and encourage you every step of the way, helping you build your confidence and fitness in a friendly, welcoming environment. 💪

    ✨ Free to attend

    ✨ Suitable for complete beginners

    ✨ Led by qualified Run Leaders

    ✨ Meet new people and achieve something amazing!

    Our confirmed courses are:

    Day Venue Time Start date
    Monday Abbey Leisure Centre 12.00pm 7th Sept
    Monday Spennymoor Youth and Community Centre 6.00pm 7th Sept
    Monday Blackhill Park, Consett 6.00pm 7th Sept
    Monday Spectrum 8, Seaham 6.00pm 7th Sept
    Monday Crook Community Centre 9.30am 14th Sept
    Tuesday Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre 6.00pm 8th Sept
    Tuesday Innov8 Crook 6.00pm 8th Sept
    Wednesday Pelton Community Centre 6.00pm 2nd Sept
    Wednesday Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre 6.00pm 9th Sept
    Wednesday Stanley, Louisa Centre 5.30pm 16th Sept
    Wednesday Ushaw Historic House 6.00pm 16th Sept
    Thursday Riverside Leisure Complex 6.30pm 3rd Sept
    Friday Annand House, Meadowfield 12.00pm 4th Sept

    There’s never been a better time to lace up your trainers and give it a go. Your journey to 5K starts with that very first step! 👟

    To book please go to www.runtogether.co.uk and search for the course

      Class Taster Sessions

      Chester le Street Leisure Centre

      Yoga & Pilates Experience (taster sessions) – Saturday 19th September – all sessions 45 mins:

      1. 11.00am – Yoga

      2. 12.00pm – Yoga

      3. 1.00pm – Pilates

      4. 2.00pm – Pilates

      *members can only book on if they bring a friend who is not a member

      *non-members can book by visiting the centre

      Spennymoor Leisure Centre

      HIITStep Launch Event (taster sessions) – Wednesday 16th September – all sessions 30 mins:

      1. 5:30pm

      2. 6:00pm

      3. 6:30pm

      *non-members can book by visiting the centre

      Technogym app challenge

      Throughout the month of September 2026 across all thrive centres, we are running not one but two challenges, with a big spotlight on National Fitness Day – 16th September.

      • Challenge 1 – National Fitness September Challenge: Achieve 50,000, 30,000, or 15,000 MOVEs to be entered into a prize draw to win a 1-year, 3-month, or 1-month membership.
      • Challenge 2 – National Fitness Day Challenge – 2,000 MOVEs with a 1 year membership to  give away

      Download the Technogym app to get started.

      Something extra!

      Spin to Win This National Fitness Day – Wednesday 16th September

      We are celebrating National Fitness Day with the chance to win free memberships and guest passes at your local leisure centre.

      Visit us on National Fitness Day and spin our prize wheel for your chance to win. To spin the wheel you must be a current member or have an active 7 day pass. Every spin will result in one of three outcomes:

      • Entry into your centre’s National Fitness Day grand prize draw
      • A free seven-day guest pass to share with a friend
      • A free one-month membership

      Each centre will have three one-month memberships available as instant-win prizes, alongside unlimited seven-day guest passes.

      The grand prize draw

      Everyone who lands on the grand prize draw entry will be included in their centre’s draw after National Fitness Day.

      At each centre, the prizes will include:

      • One 12-month membership
      • Two three-month memberships

      Simply visit your local centre on National Fitness Day, spin the wheel and see what you could win.

      Whether you walk away with an instant prize or secure your place in the grand prize draw, it is the perfect opportunity to celebrate National Fitness Day, try something new and share the experience with a friend.

      Please note that the prize wheel will only be available on National Fitness Day. The grand prize draw will take place at each participating centre following the event. Terms and conditions apply.

        September National Fitness Day 2026