A new program, sponsored by the Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Department, Couch to 5K is designed to get people running 5 kilometers or 30 minutes in just six weeks. The program will start May 18 and will take place at 7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class will meet at the Warrensburg Community Center, but will be conducted mostly outside. The fee is $75 and includes entry into the Freedom Fest 5K, 18 custom training sessions, and a C25K T-shirt. Training sessions are created and led by Ashton Oltmanns, all-world ironman, distance triathlete, and ultra-runner. Participants must register before May 18. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay St., or call 660-747-7178.