5K Training Program

Registration is closed for 2026
Our next 5K program will start in April 2027 - check back in Feburary for updated info

Our Fleet Feet Bloomington No Boundaries 5K Training Program is an 8-week program is designed to help you cross the finish line of your first 5K, cross it again after taking time off from running, or help seasoned runners meet a new performance goal. Whether you are brand new to exercise or are currently doing a run/walk routine, this program is for you! 

We believe it is important to train with a goal in mind. Usually, but not always, that goal is a race. For this program our graduation race will be the Jingle Bell Run 5K on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. However, you can also use this program to train for any race you choose or just to run with great people.

There will be an Open House and Saucony Demo Run on Thursday, September 3 at Fleet Feet Bloomington. Bring your friends and family for a Fun Run or Walk at 6:15 p.m., then stick around to learn more details about the program at 7:00 p.m.

The first workout will be Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet Bloomington. 

Program Details

When: Weekly group training runs will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays.

Where: The group will meet at Fleet Feet Bloomington, Tipton Park, Rollingbrook Park, Rosa Parks Commons, and other locations around Bloomington-Normal. Participants will receive a program calendar that highlights where the group will meet each week as well as weekly email reminders.

Program Cost: $70 (Program cost does not include race registration fees.)

Additional Info: This program incorporates a walking warm-up and cool-down and run/walk intervals. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will gradually lengthen the run intervals and overall distance, building from 1 to 3.5 - 4 miles. Participants should be able to comfortably walk at least 15 minutes at the start of our program.

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

**An 8-week 5K training plan with weekly workouts for running, cross training, and recovery
**Two weekly runs with coach and mentor-guided training sessions
**The camaraderie of others that are excited to be running with other people!
**Educational information on running form, running motivation, running nutrition & hydration and more
**Support from coaches, mentors and other participants to answer individual questions and help motivate you on your training journey
**Training program technical shirt
**Participant 15% gear-up in-store discount for the duration of the program (excludes sale items and electronics)
**Social media group (Band) for program participants only and access to a training program graduates Facebook group after program completion

If you have any questions or for more information please email our Training Program Coordinator Christine Kachelmuss at (christine@fleetfeetbloomington.com)