Get in the holiday running spirit this season with 4RUN3! This program is an annual favorite and a great way to stay motivated through the winter months! Whether you're looking to maintain your base over the winter or to race-hop with a bunch of awesome people, this is the group for you!

CHOOSE FROM 3 OPTIONS:

1. SESSION I: FALL 5K/10K PROGRAM ONLY: 12 WEEKS FOR $80

* Begins on Wednesday, 10/11/23 and concludes on 1/1/24
* Two group run/walks per week (including race days)
* HOLIDAY RACES: East Longmeadow Spooky Sprint 5k, Stuffing the Pantry 5k, Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage, and Gordy's First Race 5k/10k.
* 24 group workouts (including race days)
* Team support at all races
* Includes a program-specific 4RUN3 long sleeve technical shirt

2. SESSION II: HOLYOKE 10K PROGRAM ONLY: 11 WEEKS FOR $80

* Begins on Wednesday, 1/3/24
* Concludes at Holyoke St. Patrick's Day 10K on 3/16/24
* 22 group workouts (including race day)
* Team support on race day
* Includes a special 4RUN3 program-specific ear warmer!

_3. ENTIRE HOLIDAY SERIES: 23 WEEKS FOR $140_

* Register for both sessions and get $20 off! (46 group workouts total)
* Get both the long sleeve AND the ear warmer!

MEETING LOCATIONS:

* _SESSION I GROUP WORKOUTS_: Wednesdays (@ 6pm) from 4RUN3, Saturdays (@ 9am) will be at 4RUN3 and Cyr Arena in Forest Park (schedule provided upon registration)
* _SESSION II GROUP WORKOUTS_: Wednesdays (@ 6pm) from 4RUN3, ALL Saturdays (@ 9am) from Cyr Arena in Forest Park

SERIES RACES/EVENTS: _(PLEASE NOTE: registration fees are not included in our program fee, but we anticipate that races with a * will provide us with a coupon code/discount)_

* _Saturday, 10/28/23: _East Longmeadow Spooky Sprint 5k*
* _Thursday, 11/23/23_: Stuffing the Pantry 5k* (East Longmeadow)
* _Sunday, 12/3/23_: Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage (Northampton)
* _Monday, 1/1/24_: Gordys First Race 5k or 10k* (Westfield)
* _Saturday, 3/16/24_: Holyoke St. Patricks Day 10k* (Holyoke)

TRAINING OVERVIEW:

* All levels of runners, run/walkers, and walkers welcome!
* HEADLAMPS AND BLINKING/REFLECTIVE THINGS ARE REQUIRED IN THIS PROGRAM. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

* GROUP SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAYS @ 6:00 P.M AND SATURDAYS @ 9:00 A.M._ _

* _For race weeks, schedule may change - full schedule will be provided in program packet._

* Participants should be able to comfortably run, run/walk, or walk 2 miles.
* Session I program routes will be between 2 miles and 6.2 miles in length _(depending on which track - 5k or 10k - that you choose)_.
* Session II (Holyoke) program routes will be between 3 miles and 6.5 miles in length.
* Route maps with turn-by-turn directions provided.
* Additional navigation support available using RunGo app
* All members will receive a program packet with suggested training schedule(s), strength training routines, stretching suggestions, and more (program packet will be sent electronically before program starts - hard copy available upon request).
* 4 runs per week recommended (2 with group) plus 1-2 days of strength training.
* Coaching lessons/talks before each session will focus on form, nutrition, mental training, and more!
* All workouts begin with dynamic stretching and light balance work to warm up and help avoid injury.
* Recommended post-run stretching routine provided.

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

* two group meetings per week
* Session I: customized program long-sleeve technical shirt
* Session II: 4RUN3 program-specific ear warmer
* post-run hydration (and sometimes treats!)
* detailed route maps
* suggested strength training routines
* punchcard coupon loaded with in-store savings possibilities
* team support and encouragement
* group support on race days
* race discounts (excluding Hot Chocolate Run)
* weekly training eNewsletter
* and more!