Marathoner in Training (MIT)
- Date Sat 4th January 2025 - Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Lewis Center, Ohio
- Price Free - $255.40
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Marathoner in Training (MIT) program, kicking off on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Lewis Center, Delaware! This dynamic training initiative is designed for both beginner and intermediate runners and walkers aiming to conquer their half and full marathon goals. Participants will enjoy an engaging and supportive community as they train together, culminating in the thrilling Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Throughout the year, MIT offers a variety of membership options and training seasons, including a winter/spring season from January 4 to April 27 and a summer/fall season from June 21 to October 19. With weekly workouts featuring Saturday long runs and Wednesday GRIT sessions, participants can expect to enhance their endurance and strength while receiving guidance from experienced coaches. Join over 700 athletes who transformed their running journeys last year and take the next step toward your marathon dreams with MIT’s incredible support and camaraderie!
Throughout the year, MIT offers a variety of membership options and training seasons, including a winter/spring season from January 4 to April 27 and a summer/fall season from June 21 to October 19. With weekly workouts featuring Saturday long runs and Wednesday GRIT sessions, participants can expect to enhance their endurance and strength while receiving guidance from experienced coaches. Join over 700 athletes who transformed their running journeys last year and take the next step toward your marathon dreams with MIT’s incredible support and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
MIT MISSION:
We Motivate, Inspire, and Train runners and walkers to reach their half or full marathon goals while creating a safe, uplifting and inclusive community where people thrive.
MIT 2025 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & DATES:
MIT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE TRAINING PROGRAM) - January 4th - October 19th, 2025
WINTER/SPRING TRAINING SEASON - January 4th - April 27, 2025
SUMMER/FALL TRAINING SEASON - June 21st - October 19th, 2025
WEEKLY WORKOUTS:
Saturdays - LONG RUNS
Wednesday - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Hills, & Interval Work)
DESCRIPTION:
Group half & full marathon training program for Cap City Half Marathon and Glass City Marathon (Winter/Spring) Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon (Summer/Fall).
RUN LOCATIONS:
Varying workout locations centrally located in Columbus, OH (Downtown, Clintonville, Upper Arlington) and surrounding suburbs (Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, Gahanna, etc.)
Overview:
Half & Full Marathon training is challenging, but Fleet Feet Columbuss MIT (Marathoner-in-Training) will provide you the support, community, and accountability you need to reach the finish line.
In 2024, MIT trained over 700 runners and walkers for their Spring and Fall races, and we are so excited to support our next cohort of athletes in 2025.
As Columbuss premier group training program, MIT has helped tens of thousands of runners and walkers successfully complete their goals. Whether youre new to this whole running thing or an experienced marathoner, our program provides training programs to meet you where youre at.
At MIT, youll never have to go it alone. Your pace group coaches and fellow participants will motivate, inspire, and empower you to become a version of yourself that can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Your MIT training program is led by experienced coaches and mentors who have years of proven racing and coaching success.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
* Pre-Season Guide to help prepare you for the training season.
* 18-week training plan* with 3 different experience level options (Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced)
* Weekly educational & motivational newsletters with content curated by our team of coaches and top-tier medical professionals
* 2 in-person group training runs per week
* Saturday Long Runs - Saturday morning at 8:00am led by pace groups for sub 8:00 to 12:00 pace/per mile run, 11:30-14:00 pace/per mile run/walk, or 15:00-17:00 pace/per mile WALK.
* GRIT Workouts (Wednesdays). These in-person, coach-led workouts focus on building grit, speed, and strength. Workout types include track workouts, hill repeats, interval runs, etc.
* Hydration support at group workouts (Water & Gatorade Endurance)
* Exclusive discounts on Fleet Feet Races & M3S Races
* Race Day Perks
* Fit For Life Physical Therapy Injury Hotline, 48-Hour Care Guarantee
* Mid-season social events and volunteer opportunities
* 10% off at all Fleet Feet Columbus Retail Store Locations
_*Training plan adjustments for other Spring and Fall Marathons are available by request. Email [email protected]. _
MIT SWAG
Seasonal Members will receive their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.
Annual members receive a cozy MIT Sweatshirt AND their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.
FALL DATES
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST: TogetherFest presented by New Balance: MIT KICKOFF!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH: First Group GRIT Track Workout
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH: RUN COLUMBUS RUN Community 10 & 20 Miler
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH: MIT SHAKEOUT RUN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon
KICK OFF IS ON JUNE 21ST AT ALUM CREEK STATE PARK BEACH! LEARN MORE & RSVP HERE. [https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/LewisCenter/TogetherFestCbus]
We Motivate, Inspire, and Train runners and walkers to reach their half or full marathon goals while creating a safe, uplifting and inclusive community where people thrive.
MIT 2025 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & DATES:
MIT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE TRAINING PROGRAM) - January 4th - October 19th, 2025
WINTER/SPRING TRAINING SEASON - January 4th - April 27, 2025
SUMMER/FALL TRAINING SEASON - June 21st - October 19th, 2025
WEEKLY WORKOUTS:
Saturdays - LONG RUNS
Wednesday - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Hills, & Interval Work)
DESCRIPTION:
Group half & full marathon training program for Cap City Half Marathon and Glass City Marathon (Winter/Spring) Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon (Summer/Fall).
RUN LOCATIONS:
Varying workout locations centrally located in Columbus, OH (Downtown, Clintonville, Upper Arlington) and surrounding suburbs (Worthington, Lewis Center, Westerville, Gahanna, etc.)
Overview:
Half & Full Marathon training is challenging, but Fleet Feet Columbuss MIT (Marathoner-in-Training) will provide you the support, community, and accountability you need to reach the finish line.
In 2024, MIT trained over 700 runners and walkers for their Spring and Fall races, and we are so excited to support our next cohort of athletes in 2025.
As Columbuss premier group training program, MIT has helped tens of thousands of runners and walkers successfully complete their goals. Whether youre new to this whole running thing or an experienced marathoner, our program provides training programs to meet you where youre at.
At MIT, youll never have to go it alone. Your pace group coaches and fellow participants will motivate, inspire, and empower you to become a version of yourself that can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Your MIT training program is led by experienced coaches and mentors who have years of proven racing and coaching success.
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
* Pre-Season Guide to help prepare you for the training season.
* 18-week training plan* with 3 different experience level options (Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced)
* Weekly educational & motivational newsletters with content curated by our team of coaches and top-tier medical professionals
* 2 in-person group training runs per week
* Saturday Long Runs - Saturday morning at 8:00am led by pace groups for sub 8:00 to 12:00 pace/per mile run, 11:30-14:00 pace/per mile run/walk, or 15:00-17:00 pace/per mile WALK.
* GRIT Workouts (Wednesdays). These in-person, coach-led workouts focus on building grit, speed, and strength. Workout types include track workouts, hill repeats, interval runs, etc.
* Hydration support at group workouts (Water & Gatorade Endurance)
* Exclusive discounts on Fleet Feet Races & M3S Races
* Race Day Perks
* Fit For Life Physical Therapy Injury Hotline, 48-Hour Care Guarantee
* Mid-season social events and volunteer opportunities
* 10% off at all Fleet Feet Columbus Retail Store Locations
_*Training plan adjustments for other Spring and Fall Marathons are available by request. Email [email protected]. _
MIT SWAG
Seasonal Members will receive their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.
Annual members receive a cozy MIT Sweatshirt AND their choice of a tech shirt or tech singlet.
FALL DATES
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST: TogetherFest presented by New Balance: MIT KICKOFF!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH: First Group GRIT Track Workout
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH: RUN COLUMBUS RUN Community 10 & 20 Miler
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH: MIT SHAKEOUT RUN
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon
KICK OFF IS ON JUNE 21ST AT ALUM CREEK STATE PARK BEACH! LEARN MORE & RSVP HERE. [https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/LewisCenter/TogetherFestCbus]
Races
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MIT Winter/Spring 2025: Seasonal Membership
Incl. $8.80 Fee & Tech Singlet or Tech Shirt
Sat 4th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$138.80
CLOSED -
MIT: 2025 Annual Membership
Incl. $15.40 Fee & Tech Singlet or Tech Shirt
Sat 4th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$255.40
CLOSED -
MIT Summer/Fall 2025: Seasonal Membership
Incl. $8.80 Fee & Tech Singlet or Tech Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$138.80
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Mit Coaches Only - 2025
Incl. Tech Singlet or Tech Shirt
Sat 4th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
Free
CLOSED
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