Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program (Fall Session)

  • Date Sat 6th September 2025 - Sun 16th November 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Glastonbury, Connecticut
  • Price $54.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embark on an exciting journey with the Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program this fall! Kicking off on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the beautiful town of Glastonbury, CT, this 10-week program is designed for runners of all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a complete beginner, you'll receive the support, motivation, and camaraderie needed to complete your first 5K (3.1 miles).

Join us for training sessions every Saturday at 8:30 AM at Riverfront Park and Thursdays at 6 PM at Marathon Sports. You'll also receive guidance for an additional "homework run" to fit your schedule, ensuring you stay on track to achieve your goals. As a bonus, participants will enjoy free entry into the Race to Fill the Pantry 5K on November 16, 2025, celebrating your accomplishment with fellow runners! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, improve your fitness, and cross that finish line with pride. Space is limited to 50 runners, so secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Organiser's Description

THE GLASTONBURY RIVER RUNNERS [https://www.facebook.com/GlastonburyRiverRunners/] OFFERS THIS 10 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL FRIENDS TO GET UP AND MOVE! LET US HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOAL OF COMPLETING A 5K (3.1 MILES). THROUGH THIS SESSION (STARTING SEPTEMBER 6TH!), WE ARE HERE TO OFFER YOU GROUP SUPPORT, MOTIVATION AND FUN ALONG THE WAY! NOT ONLY WILL YOU COMPLETE YOUR GOAL, BUT YOU ALSO WILL MEET SOME FANTASTIC RUNNING PARTNERS IN THE GRR FAMILY. YOU CAN DO THIS AND WE'RE HERE TO HELP!



THE GET READY TO RUN PROGRAM WILL MEET TWO DAYS A WEEK-
SATURDAY SESSIONS BEGIN AT 8:30 AND WILL TAKE PLACE AT RIVERFRONT PARK, 200 WELLES STREET, GLASTONBURY, CT
THURSDAY SESSIONS BEGIN AT 6 P.M. AT MARATHON SPORTS, 63 HEBRON AVENUE, GLASTONBURY, CT

AS PART OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM, A THIRD "HOMEWORK RUN" IS RECOMMENDED THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE. WE WILL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES REGARDING THESE RUNS THROUGHOUT THE SESSION.

TRAINING WILL BE HELD RAIN (UNLESS THERE IS THUNDER & LIGHTNING) OR SHINE. WEEKLY EMAILS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILS ON THE GOALS YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THE CURRENT WEEK.

PARTICIPANTS WILL TRAIN AT THE PACE THAT THEY FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH TO ACHIEVE THEIR WEEKLY GOALS. THIS TRAINING IS ABOUT YOU ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOAL OF COMPLETING THE 5K DISTANCE AT YOUR OWN PACE.

VARIOUS COACHES WILL BE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE GROUP TO SUPPORT ALL PACE LEVELS. ALL COACHES ARE PREVIOUS GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM AND CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE GLASTONBURY RIVER RUNNERS.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING SEGMENTS ON YOUR OWN (OR WITH A FRIEND) ARE RECOMMENDED. DOING THE SUGGESTED WORKOUTS IS WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCESSFULLY REACH YOUR GOAL.

OUR TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE ENTRY INTO OUR RACE TO FILL THE PANTRY 5K ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH FROM RIVERFRONT PARK IN GLASTONBURY. CELEBRATE COMPLETING THE JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS!



ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS REGISTER, SHOW UP, AND WE WILL GET YOU TO THE FINISH!

THE GRR FAMILY LOOKS FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU, SUPPORTING YOU AND CHEERING YOU ON AS YOU CROSS THAT FINISH LINE!

TO BETTER KEEP THE GROUP FOCUSED AND ASSURE WE HAVE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF COACHES TO ASSIST YOU ALONG THE WAY, REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS LIMITED TO 50 RUNNERS. GET YOUR SPOT EARLY!

AS WITH ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN PRIOR TO BEGINNING.

OUR $50 (LESS THAN $3 PER SESSION!) PACKAGE INCLUDES-

-TRAINING AT EXPERIENCE LEVEL
-GREAT GRR RUNNING SWAG!
-RACE ENTRY TO THE CT TRIAL FIRM RACE TO FILL THE PANTRY 5K
-10% DISCOUNT AT SOUNDRUNNER FOR THE LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING SPECIAL 20% DAYS DURING THE PROGRAM!)
-PRESENTATIONS BY VARIOUS SPECIALISTS IN THE HEALTH AND FITNESS FIELD DURING THE PROGRAM
-OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIALIZING WITH FELLOW RUNNERS AFTER EACH SESSION
-GRR CLUB MEMBERSHIP THROUGH 12/31.
-PRIVATE FB PAGE FOR CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
-PRIVATE EMAILS FOR VARIED DISTANCE RUNS AND OUTING OPPORTUNITIES AFTER RUNS

THE JOY IS IN THE JOURNEY!



JASON MARSHALL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

GLASTONBURY RIVER RUNNERS

Contact Me with any questions/concerns about the program: CONTACT ME

Races

  • GRR 5K Training Program (Includes Full Club Membership Through 12/31/2025!)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex)

    Sat 6th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $54.00

    NO STROLLERS, DOGS, BIKES OR HEAD PHONES! Safety first please! Package includes- -Training at experience level -Great GRR Running Schwag- courtesty of our friends at SoundRunner -Race entry to the CT Trial Firm Race to Fill the Pantry 5K on November 3rd! -10% Discount at SoundRunner for the length of the program (including a special 20% off day during the program!) -Presentations by various specialists in the health and fitness field during the program -Opportunity for socializing with fellow runners after each session

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Riverfront Park- 200 Welles Street, Glastonbury, 06033, CT, United States

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