Red Coyote Spring Full/Half/Quarter Marathon Training Program
- Date Tue 5th January 2027 - Sun 25th April 2027
- Time 6:00PM CST
- Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the excitement at the Red Coyote Spring Full/Half/Quarter Marathon Training Program, running from January 5 to April 25, 2027, in the vibrant city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! This dynamic 16-week training program for the Half and Full Marathon, along with a 12-week Quarter Marathon program, is tailored to cater to runners of all levels, whether you're a first-timer or chasing a personal best.
Participants will benefit from a supportive community led by over 60 experienced pace group coaches, ensuring motivation and camaraderie every step of the way. The program kicks off with a meet-and-greet on January 3, where you can connect with fellow runners and coaches. Training sessions include informative clinics covering essential topics like hydration, nutrition, and injury prevention, all designed to help you achieve your race day goals. So, mark your calendars and get ready to embark on an inspiring journey toward the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon!
Participants will benefit from a supportive community led by over 60 experienced pace group coaches, ensuring motivation and camaraderie every step of the way. The program kicks off with a meet-and-greet on January 3, where you can connect with fellow runners and coaches. Training sessions include informative clinics covering essential topics like hydration, nutrition, and injury prevention, all designed to help you achieve your race day goals. So, mark your calendars and get ready to embark on an inspiring journey toward the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon!
Organiser's Description
The Red Coyote 16 week Half/Full Marathon Training Program and 12 week Quarter Marathon Training Program are designed to help you train for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 25, 2026 but can be used to train for any spring event. Whether you're attempting your first distance run or shooting for a new PR, there is a place for you in our Pack and all abilities are welcome! We'll help you achieve your goal safely by a gradual and strategic increase in training mileage. There will be informative clinics and guest speakers to give advice and instruction on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, and many other areas to help you have a successful race. We have more than 60 experienced pace group coaches who will support you, keep you motivated and make it fun! There will be a meet and greet for all participants on Sunday, January 3rd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve location. This is a great chance to meet the coaches and fellow participants!
HALF/FULL MARATHON TRAINING
The 16 week Half/Full Marathon Training Program will begin Tuesday, January 5th at 6:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store. Tuesday evening runs will either originate from the Red Coyote Classen Curve store or offsite at some of the best running locations in the metro area!
Our first Sunday morning group long run will be at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store on January 10th at 6:00am/6:30am. Those training for the full marathon will start at 6:00am and those training for the half marathon will start at 6:30am. Most Sunday runs will start at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store, with the exception of January 31st which will start at the Oklahoma City National Memorial, March 14th which will start at Red Coyote Norman and April 11th which will start at Red Coyote Edmond. MAKE A NOTE, THE ONLY SUNDAY WE WON'T MEET IN PERSON IS MARCH 28TH WHICH IS EASTER. RED COYOTE WILL BE CLOSED SO EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE'LL RUN THAT WEEK THE DAY BEFORE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM THE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL!
QUARTER MARATHON TRAINING
The 12 week Quarter Marathon Training Program will begin Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00pm and will always meet at the same time and location as the half/full group, but will have their own separate mileage schedule. Sunday runs will begin at 7:00am. All will be at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store, with the exception of March 14th which will start at Red Coyote Norman and April 11th which will start at Red Coyote Edmond. MAKE A NOTE, THE ONLY SUNDAY WE WON'T MEET IN PERSON IS MARCH 28TH WHICH IS EASTER. RED COYOTE WILL BE CLOSED SO EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE'LL RUN THAT WEEK THE DAY BEFORE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM THE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL!
As mentioned earlier, we'll have over 60 Pack Coaches to lead and motivate you during our training runs. We offer the following Pace Groups to assist in meeting and exceeding your goals!
7-8 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
8-9 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
9-10 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
10-11 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
11-12 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
12-13 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
13-14 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
14-15 HALF & QUARTER ONLY
15-17 HALF & QUARTER ONLY
17-20 HALF & QUARTER ONLY
RUCKING HALF & QUARTER ONLY
THE FULL MARATHON TRAINING GROUPS ONLY GO UP TO A 13-14 MINUTE PACE DUE TO RACE CUT-OFF TIMES IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON. YOU'LL BE PROMPTED TO SELECT THE GROUP YOU PLAN TO TRAIN WITH WHEN YOU REGISTER. THAT IS JUST TO HELP US PLAN, YOU ARE FREE TO MOVE AROUND AND FIND THE BEST GROUP FOR YOU AT ANYTIME!
These programs are FREE again this season! You'll receive a welcome email, training handbook and link to join the private Facebook group page for the Half/Full in mid December and the Quarter in mid January a few weeks prior to the start of training.
Questions? Come to our informational meeting which will last approximately 30-45 minutes, or until all questions have been answered. The meeting will also have a Zoom option for those unable to meet in person.
Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM at Red Coyote Classen Curve (In Person and Zoom)
Zoom Link for 12/15 - https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72886968874?pwd=JEIx9RbE9QRVGEDYZ55u0y3swRItcI.1
There will be a meet and greet for all participants on Sunday, January 3rd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve location. This is a great chance to meet the coaches and fellow participants! You have the option to pre-purchase a commemorative Training Program short sleeve performance t-shirt during registration for $20.00. No purchase is required. The shirts will be printed once registration closes and I'll send notification when they are available for pick up.
HALF/FULL MARATHON TRAINING
The 16 week Half/Full Marathon Training Program will begin Tuesday, January 5th at 6:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store. Tuesday evening runs will either originate from the Red Coyote Classen Curve store or offsite at some of the best running locations in the metro area!
Our first Sunday morning group long run will be at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store on January 10th at 6:00am/6:30am. Those training for the full marathon will start at 6:00am and those training for the half marathon will start at 6:30am. Most Sunday runs will start at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store, with the exception of January 31st which will start at the Oklahoma City National Memorial, March 14th which will start at Red Coyote Norman and April 11th which will start at Red Coyote Edmond. MAKE A NOTE, THE ONLY SUNDAY WE WON'T MEET IN PERSON IS MARCH 28TH WHICH IS EASTER. RED COYOTE WILL BE CLOSED SO EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE'LL RUN THAT WEEK THE DAY BEFORE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM THE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL!
QUARTER MARATHON TRAINING
The 12 week Quarter Marathon Training Program will begin Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00pm and will always meet at the same time and location as the half/full group, but will have their own separate mileage schedule. Sunday runs will begin at 7:00am. All will be at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store, with the exception of March 14th which will start at Red Coyote Norman and April 11th which will start at Red Coyote Edmond. MAKE A NOTE, THE ONLY SUNDAY WE WON'T MEET IN PERSON IS MARCH 28TH WHICH IS EASTER. RED COYOTE WILL BE CLOSED SO EMPLOYEES CAN ENJOY TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WE'LL RUN THAT WEEK THE DAY BEFORE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH FROM THE OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL!
As mentioned earlier, we'll have over 60 Pack Coaches to lead and motivate you during our training runs. We offer the following Pace Groups to assist in meeting and exceeding your goals!
7-8 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
8-9 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
9-10 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
10-11 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
11-12 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
12-13 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
13-14 FULL, HALF & QUARTER
14-15 HALF & QUARTER ONLY
15-17 HALF & QUARTER ONLY
17-20 HALF & QUARTER ONLY
RUCKING HALF & QUARTER ONLY
THE FULL MARATHON TRAINING GROUPS ONLY GO UP TO A 13-14 MINUTE PACE DUE TO RACE CUT-OFF TIMES IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON. YOU'LL BE PROMPTED TO SELECT THE GROUP YOU PLAN TO TRAIN WITH WHEN YOU REGISTER. THAT IS JUST TO HELP US PLAN, YOU ARE FREE TO MOVE AROUND AND FIND THE BEST GROUP FOR YOU AT ANYTIME!
These programs are FREE again this season! You'll receive a welcome email, training handbook and link to join the private Facebook group page for the Half/Full in mid December and the Quarter in mid January a few weeks prior to the start of training.
Questions? Come to our informational meeting which will last approximately 30-45 minutes, or until all questions have been answered. The meeting will also have a Zoom option for those unable to meet in person.
Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM at Red Coyote Classen Curve (In Person and Zoom)
Zoom Link for 12/15 - https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72886968874?pwd=JEIx9RbE9QRVGEDYZ55u0y3swRItcI.1
There will be a meet and greet for all participants on Sunday, January 3rd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve location. This is a great chance to meet the coaches and fellow participants! You have the option to pre-purchase a commemorative Training Program short sleeve performance t-shirt during registration for $20.00. No purchase is required. The shirts will be printed once registration closes and I'll send notification when they are available for pick up.
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