10K and Half Marathon Training

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Our Spring 2026 program is Powered by Altra Running

Looking to take your running to the next level in 2026? If so, let our exceptional coaching staff, pace groups, educational clinics, and training plans help you meet your goals.

The Fleet Feet Bloomington 10K & Half Marathon Training Program is designed to prepare runners for their first ever 10K or Half Marathon or help seasoned runners meet a new performance goal. Both programs will have options for participants new to these distances as well as more advanced runners.

We believe it is important to train with a goal in mind, usually (but not always) that goal is a race. This program is structured for half marathon participants to complete the Christie Clinic Illinois 10K & Half Marathon on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Champaign IL. However - your goal might just be to run for fun with great people or you may have another event in mind and that works, too.

There will be an optional informational session on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Fleet Feet. Come learn more details about the programs to determine if they are right for you. 

The first workout for the Half Marathon group will be Saturday, January 31 at 8:00 a.m. at Fleet Feet.

The first workout for the 10K group will be Saturday, February 28 at 8:00 a.m. at Fleet Feet.

The 10K group is an 8-week program, while half marathon is a 12-week program.

Program Details:

When: Weekly group training runs will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays 

Where: The group will meet at Fleet Feet Bloomington, Tipton Park, Rosa Parks Commons, Connie Link Amphitheater, Jersey Hill and other places around town. Participants will receive a program calendar that highlights where the group will meet each week, as well as weekly email reminders.

Program Costs:

• $70 - Eight week 10K program (Use Promo Code FF10K2026 at registration)
• $85 - Twelve week half program

Registration for the training program does not include registration for goal races.

 As part of this Fleet Feet Bloomington Training Program, you receive:

**A training program and calendar with workouts provided
**Twice-a-week runs with coaches and mentors in a variety of pace groups
**The camaraderie of others with the same goal!
**Educational clinics on endurance training principles, hydration and nutrition techniques, race preparation tips, and more.
**Dedicated support from coaches and mentors to answer individual questions and help motivate you on your training journey
**Group newsletters and access to coaches via email during the week
**Program technical shirt and other great swag
**A 15% in-store discount to gear-up the participant for the duration of the program (excludes sale items and electronics)
**Access to a social media group (Band) for participants only, and access to a training program graduates Facebook group after program completion

For more information please email Training Program Coordinator Christine Kachlemuss (christine@fleetfeetbloomington.com) 

Click here to register for our Spring 2026 program

Registration closes February 11 for the half marathon program and March 11 for the 10K program.