Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness
- Date Sun 20th July 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Grass Valley, California
- Price $36.55
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Half-Marathon Training for Fun & Fitness event, taking place from July 20th to October 5th, 2025, in the beautiful Grass Valley, Nevada! This is your chance to embark on a 12-week guided training program that will help you build confidence and fitness as you prepare for a half-marathon. Registration opens on July 1st and will remain open until August 10th, so don’t miss your chance to sign up!
Every Sunday morning, starting July 20th, you'll gather with fellow runners at various scenic trailheads, discovering new routes while having fun and connecting with a supportive community. This training is perfect for anyone who can comfortably run a 5K and log at least 6 miles a week, whether you're gearing up for your first half-marathon or looking to improve your performance in your sixth! Plus, you can take advantage of the Sierra TrailBlazers weekly runs to enhance your training experience. Sign up with a buddy using the “train-for-fun” code to save $10 each! Get ready to lace up your shoes and embark on an unforgettable running journey this fall!
Every Sunday morning, starting July 20th, you'll gather with fellow runners at various scenic trailheads, discovering new routes while having fun and connecting with a supportive community. This training is perfect for anyone who can comfortably run a 5K and log at least 6 miles a week, whether you're gearing up for your first half-marathon or looking to improve your performance in your sixth! Plus, you can take advantage of the Sierra TrailBlazers weekly runs to enhance your training experience. Sign up with a buddy using the “train-for-fun” code to save $10 each! Get ready to lace up your shoes and embark on an unforgettable running journey this fall!
Organiser's Description
-Registration opens on July 1 and will remain open until August 10th.
-Orientation night will be July 11 @6pm at the Trkac Store, just past Target, in Grass Valley CA.
-Runners will be provided with a 12-week guided training plan designed to help the runner gain confidence and fitness to tackle a half marathon.
-Beginning on July 20th, every Sunday morning will be dedicated to the long run. We will meet at different trailheads to discover scenic routes, have fun, build confidence on the trails, and connect with a community of fellow runners.
-Ideally, runners interested in training should be able to comfortably run a 5K and log at least 6 miles a week to begin their half-marathon quest.
-If runners are new to the trails or simply want to increase their distance, this training is perfect in preparation for their first or 6th half-marathon race and beyond!
-All participants are encouraged to utilize the Sierra TrailBlazers weekly runs to supplement their training with group support.
-Each runner will be given a training plan to follow and adapt to their lives and needs as they train to race and enjoy the Champion Mine Trail Race or _ANY_ half-marathon during the fall of 2025.
- Train-for-fun code can be used if you and your running buddy sign up at the same time for the Half Marathon training, save $10 for both!
-Orientation night will be July 11 @6pm at the Trkac Store, just past Target, in Grass Valley CA.
-Runners will be provided with a 12-week guided training plan designed to help the runner gain confidence and fitness to tackle a half marathon.
-Beginning on July 20th, every Sunday morning will be dedicated to the long run. We will meet at different trailheads to discover scenic routes, have fun, build confidence on the trails, and connect with a community of fellow runners.
-Ideally, runners interested in training should be able to comfortably run a 5K and log at least 6 miles a week to begin their half-marathon quest.
-If runners are new to the trails or simply want to increase their distance, this training is perfect in preparation for their first or 6th half-marathon race and beyond!
-All participants are encouraged to utilize the Sierra TrailBlazers weekly runs to supplement their training with group support.
-Each runner will be given a training plan to follow and adapt to their lives and needs as they train to race and enjoy the Champion Mine Trail Race or _ANY_ half-marathon during the fall of 2025.
- Train-for-fun code can be used if you and your running buddy sign up at the same time for the Half Marathon training, save $10 for both!
Races
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Half-Marathon Training to Run for Fun and Fitness!
Incl. $1.55 Fee & Run for Fun & Fitness Half Marathon Training Plan
Sun 20th July 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$36.55
CLOSEDEach Sunday, STBRC will host a group run to complete the long run miles. The group will run on various trails in Nevada County, including sections of the Champion Mine Trail Race. Distances for the long run will vary from 4 miles to 11 miles. To begin the training, participants should feel comfortable running a 5K distance.
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