Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program (Fall Session) - presented by Hartford Healthcare

  • Date Sat 5th September 2026 - Sun 15th November 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Glastonbury, Connecticut
  • Price $54.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting "Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program" this fall! Kicking off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in Glastonbury, Connecticut, this 10-week program is designed to motivate and support local running enthusiasts as they train to complete a 5K (3.1 miles). Meeting twice a week at Fleet Feet Glastonbury, participants can look forward to Saturday sessions at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday sessions at 6 p.m., with additional "homework runs" recommended for extra practice.

Led by certified coaches from the Road Runners Club of America, this program is perfect for runners of all experience levels. You'll receive personalized guidance, enjoy camaraderie with fellow participants, and have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement at the Race to Fill the Pantry 5K on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Registration is limited to 50 runners, so secure your spot early for just $50, which includes training, exclusive GRR swag, race entry, and more! Join the Glastonbury River Runners family and discover the joy of running togetherβ€”your journey to the finish line starts here!

Organiser's Description

PRESENTED BY OUR GREAT PARTNERS AT HARTFORD HEALTHCARE [https://hartfordhealthcare.org/]!

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 5TH!), 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 AND HHC 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 A.M. AND THURSDAY SESSIONS BEGIN AT 6 P.M.

BOTH SESSIONS MEET AT FLEET FEET GLASTONBURY, 63 HEBRON AVENUE, GLASTONBURY, CT UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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. LED BY ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA LEVEL II CERTIFIED COACHING AND NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER GUIDES, OUR GOAL IS TO ASSURE THAT EVERY RUNNER FEELS INCLUDED AND RECEIVES INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION AND COMPANIONSHIP ON EVERY RUN. COACHES WILL BE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE GROUP TO SUPPORT ALL PACE LEVELS. ALL COACHES ARE PREVIOUS GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAM AND/OR CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE GLASTONBURY RIVER RUNNERS.

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.

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 15TH 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 FLEET FEET RACE TO FILL THE PANTRY 5K
-DISCOUNTS AT FLEET FEET THROUGHOOUT 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

  • Get Ready to RUN! 5K Training Program (Includes Full Club Membership Through 12/31/2026!)

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

    Sat 5th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS 20 JUL
    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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63 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, 06033, CT, United States

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