2026 Half-Marathon Training
- Date Sat 25th July 2026 - Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location College Park, Maryland
- Price $75.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting 2026 Half-Marathon Training Program! Kicking off on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the vibrant College Park, Prince George's area, this 17-week program is perfect for both walkers and runners eager to take on the challenge of completing a half marathon, which is a distance of 13.1 miles. Designed for participants of all experience levels, the program encourages individuals who can confidently run at least 5K to join in the fun and improve their endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and overall health through safe training methods.
As you gear up for the Richmond Half-Marathon on November 14, 2026, you'll benefit from personalized coaching and structured workouts, including long runs, track workouts, and hill training sessions. With a program fee of just $70, you'll receive a training t-shirt, snacks, and water during group runs. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build stamina and camaraderie among fellow running enthusiasts. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable journey towards achieving your half-marathon goals!
As you gear up for the Richmond Half-Marathon on November 14, 2026, you'll benefit from personalized coaching and structured workouts, including long runs, track workouts, and hill training sessions. With a program fee of just $70, you'll receive a training t-shirt, snacks, and water during group runs. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to build stamina and camaraderie among fellow running enthusiasts. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable journey towards achieving your half-marathon goals!
Organiser's Description
The seventeen (17) week Half-Marathon Training Program is geared towards walkers and runners who would like to challenge themselves and safely build mileage and endurance to complete a half marathon (13.1 miles). The program will offer the benefits of improved cardiovascular fitness, reduced adverse health factors, and safe training methods.
This year, the Half-Marathon Training Program formally starts on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Early registrants are
encouraged to build stamina prior to the start of the program by attending the regular weekly club runs in June and July.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Runners of all levels of experience are welcome to join, although you should be able to run at least 5K before starting the program. If you're interested in participating in the program this year, we highly recommend that you enter the program with a sound fitness base.
COST
The training program fee for either option is $70, which includes a training t-shirt and snacks and water at group training runs. The program fee does not include any race registration fees, so please remember to register separately for your target/graduation race.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Once the program begins, your coaches will customize your program to meet your individual training needs, based on your specific running experience and race goals. Runners should expect to run at group training runs and on their own.
TRAINING GROUP WORKOUTS
Long Run - Sundays at 7:00 am - Mission BBQ, Greenbelt
Track Workout - Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - PGCC Track, Largo
Endurance Run - Thursdays at 6:30 pm - Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park
Hill Training - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt
TARGET GRADUATION RACE*
The Richmond Half-Marathon on November 14, 2026.
_*Race registration fees not included in training program fees. Please register separately._
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
* Aged 18 and up
* An active PGRC club membership
* Ability to complete 5k (3 miles) at any pace
This year, the Half-Marathon Training Program formally starts on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Early registrants are
encouraged to build stamina prior to the start of the program by attending the regular weekly club runs in June and July.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Runners of all levels of experience are welcome to join, although you should be able to run at least 5K before starting the program. If you're interested in participating in the program this year, we highly recommend that you enter the program with a sound fitness base.
COST
The training program fee for either option is $70, which includes a training t-shirt and snacks and water at group training runs. The program fee does not include any race registration fees, so please remember to register separately for your target/graduation race.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Once the program begins, your coaches will customize your program to meet your individual training needs, based on your specific running experience and race goals. Runners should expect to run at group training runs and on their own.
TRAINING GROUP WORKOUTS
Long Run - Sundays at 7:00 am - Mission BBQ, Greenbelt
Track Workout - Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - PGCC Track, Largo
Endurance Run - Thursdays at 6:30 pm - Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park
Hill Training - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt
TARGET GRADUATION RACE*
The Richmond Half-Marathon on November 14, 2026.
_*Race registration fees not included in training program fees. Please register separately._
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
* Aged 18 and up
* An active PGRC club membership
* Ability to complete 5k (3 miles) at any pace
Races
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Half-Marathon Training Program
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 25th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$75.20
Registered participants will receive notifications from PGRC half-marathon coaches.
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