Historic Half Training (sponsored by FARC)

Saturday, January 3 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 Past event

8:00 AM EST

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Free · 3 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Historic Half Training, a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels, starting on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and running through Sunday, May 17, 2026, in scenic Fredericksburg, Virginia. This free training program, sponsored by the Fredericksburg Area Running Club, is perfect for anyone looking to start running, get back into the groove, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow enthusiasts.

Participants can choose from various training groups tailored to different race distances, including 5K, 10K, and the Historic Half. The 5K and 10K training sessions will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 PM, as well as Saturday mornings at 8 AM. Meanwhile, the Historic Half Training Group will meet on Saturday mornings at 8 AM for long runs, complete with pace groups to ensure everyone can find their ideal speed. With training plans and locations provided before the start, it's time to lace up your running shoes and embark on this exciting journey together! Don't miss out on the fun and motivation that awaits you in Fredericksburg!

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Jan 2 – May 18, 2025

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5k Training

The 5K training is for people new to running, returning from a running absence, or those who want to work on consistency. The training group will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 8am. Training plans and locations will be sent before the training begins. For the evening training sessions, please bring a flashlight or headlamp and a lighted vest if you have one.

Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 (8:00 AM EST)

Free

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10k Training

The 10K training is for people who are already comfortable running a 5K and want to increase their distance or work on consistency. The training group will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 8am. Training plans and locations will be sent before the training begins. For the evening training sessions, please bring a flashlight or headlamp and a lighted vest if you have one.

Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 (8:00 AM EST)

Free

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Historic Half Training

The Historic Half training is for people who are already comfortable running a 10K and want to increase their distance. The training group will meet on Saturday mornings at 8am for long runs in pace groups. Training plans and locations will be sent before the training begins.

Sunday, Mar 22, 2026 (8:00 AM EDT)

Free

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Organiser's description

The Fredericksburg Area Running Club is offering FREE training sessions to help you start running, get back into running, improve consistency, or just enjoy some great company while you run! You can register for the 5K TRAINING, 10K TRAINING, and/or the HISTORIC HALF TRAINING.

The 5K and 10K Training Groups will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 8am. The Historic Half Training Group will meet on Saturday mornings at 8am for long runs with pace groups. Training plans and location will be provided prior to the start of training. We look forward to seeing you out there!