Half & Full Marathon Training

Half Marathon (13.1) & Full Marathon (26.2) Training

Our Half and Full Marathon training programs typically meet twice a week and are designed to prepare runners for their first ever endurance event or to help seasoned runners meet a new performance goal. In addition to detailed training plans, each program incorporates educational components, speakers, weekly email communication, and expert coaching, mentoring, and pacing to help inspire and motivate you along the journey.

Spring 2025 – Half and Full Marathon Training

Half Marathon (13.1) and Full Marathon (26.2) Training Program  

• Goal Races:  Half Marathon:  

• Lake Monona 20K on May 3, 2025 or 
  La Crosse Half Marathon on May 3, 2025 or 
  Run Madtown Half Marathon on May 24, 2025  

• Full Marathon:  
  La Crosse Marathon on May 3, 2025

• Program Duration: 

• February 8, 2025 – May 24, 2025 (15 weeks) 
• Registration Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025 
• Online Registration Closed

Summer 2025 – Half Marathon Training

• Half Marathon Training Program · Goal Race: Madison Mini-Marathon August 09, 2025
• Program Duration: May 31-Aug 09, 2025 (10 weeks) 
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
• Online Registration Open

Fall 2024 – Half Marathon and Full Marathon Training

• Half Marathon (13.1) and Full Marathon (26.2) Training Program
• Goal Race: Madison Marathon & Half Marathon on November 10, 2024
• Program Duration: August 17, 2024- November 10, 2024
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 
• Online Registration Closed

Winter 2025 -- Destination Half Marathon Training

• Half Marathon (13.1) Training Program
• Goal Race: Key West Half Marathon & Runfest
• Program Duration: November 13, 2024- January 18, 2025
• Registration Deadline: November 13, 2024
• Online Registration Closed