2026 Spring Distance Training

Spring 2026 Marathon and Half Marathon Training Program

Whether you want to walk your first half marathon or you are trying to qualify for Boston, we are here to provide structure, experience, and guidance through every step of the way. Our Distance Training Program is designed to help you confidently reach your goals.

How do we train? We challenge ourselves and have fun. You do the running, we do the planning.

We provide fully supported, speed-focused workouts led by an experienced coaching team to help you dial in your intensities. Our program includes weekly mileage recommendations and expert guidance through the ups and downs of a progressive, marathon-specific training plan designed to build gradually and minimize injury risk.

You’ll also benefit from proper pace groups and a supportive community to keep you motivated. Training for a marathon is tough, but having a team by your side (and post long run donuts) makes all the difference!

This program leads up to the 2026 Tacoma City Marathon and Half Marathon / BMO Vancouver Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday May 3rd! Race registration is not included or required for participation!

Program Details

* Wednesday workouts will be held at both locations at the same time: Capitol Hill and Ballard neighborhoods (Ballard HS Track and Garfield HS Track). Ocasionaly we will merge Wednesday teams for workout at Greenlake. Workouts will include hill repeats, track intervals, tempo runs, and more. Twice in the season, we will merge Wednesday teams for a workout at Green Lake.

* Saturday long runs will move around town for scenic and safe routes. The furthest North that we will run is Green Lake and the furthest South that we will run is Seward Park. You will receive a full training calendar with meetup locations at the start of the program. We may run out on the east side once or twice.

*Program Dates: January 14th - May 3rd 2026

* Professionally designed training program excellent for both first-timers or experienced runners

* Half marathon program is for runners who are currently comfortable running 3 miles or 30 minutes, Full marathon program for runners who are comfortable running 6 miles or 1 hour

*The marathon program long run will peak at 18-20 miles depending on your experience

* Two weekly group practices on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 8:00 am

*One no-equipment mobility/stability core session following Wednesday’s workout to build resilience and mitigate injury

*Comprehensive weekly email with group announcements, workout and route details, training tips, and weekly motivation will be included!

Key Dates

* First Group Practice: Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

* Race day: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

Program Perks
* Gear Up Weekends: 15% off regularly priced personal in-store purchases. Dates TBD!

* Fully supported in-person training sessions

* Strength, recovery, + mobility resources for injury prevention

* Weekly emails, updates, slack group, + great community

* Two Shoe Demo events

* Custom designed performance T-shirt

Pricing Options

Early Bird Registration December 1st - December 31st: $200 (plus taxes and fees)

Registration after December 31st: $220 (plus taxes and fees)

If you have any questions about the training program, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Week 1 Example:

Monday - 3 miles EZ

Tuesday - Rest Day or 20 minutes EZ

Wednesday - Workout (10 minute warmup, 3-4 x 1 mile @ Race Pace with 3 minutes full recovery between reps, 5-10 minute cool down, Core Exercises)

Thursday - Rest Day or 20 minutes EZ

Friday - 35 minutes EZ

Saturday - Long Run: 5 or 10 miles

Sunday - Rest Day