FALL MARATHON IN-TRAINING

Fall Marathon In-Training

Fall Marathon In-Training is an 18-week program beginning in the summer to prepare participants for a fall marathon. The program will meet at various running locations around Metro Atlanta.


Training will be focused on three popular marathon weekends with separate start dates for each.

  • Group I: Training for marathons the weekend of October 12-13, Saturday practice begins June 15
  • Group II: Training for marathons the weekend of October 26-27, begins June 29
  • Group III: Training for marathons the weekend of November 2-3, begins July 6

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DATE & TIME

Starts June 15, 7:00 a.m.

LOCATION

  • Saturdays - Various locations throughout Metro Atlanta

COST

  • $160.00 - Training

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

May 15

Registration Opens

June 15

Group I - Training Starts

June 19

Wednesday Workout Starts

June 29

Group II - Training Starts

July 6

Group III - Training Starts

July 31

Registration closes

COSTS

  • $160 - Training

POLICIES

  • The Fall Marathon In-Training program was developed for the intermediate runner/walker (Level II and III) with a goal of completing a marathon within 3-6 hours
  • Training programs are geared toward adult participants 18 and older
  • Course limit paces for the affiliated goal event will be applied to training program sessions. As per Atlanta Track Club event policies, our marathon course time limit is 6 hr 30 minutes, a 15:00 min/mile pace.
  • Training Program Policies

BENEFITS

  • Weekly group runs and training sessions with hydration/fuel support
  • Midweek workouts (hill and interval training)
  • Weekly Training Email with training tip video content
  • Final Surge online training plan account for duration of 18-week program. Customize your workout to meet your goals

TRAINING SCHEDULE

  • Saturday long run locations will rotate based on what week of the month it is. - NO PRACTICE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

    • 1st Week & 5th Week of the Month - Silver Comet Trail (June 29, July 6, Aug 3, Sept 7, Oct 5)
    • 2nd Week of the Month - Atlanta Track Club Headquarters (July 13, Aug 10, Sept 14, Oct 12)
    • 3rd Week of the Month - Optional week each month
    • 4th Week of the Month - Riverside Park, Roswell (June 22, July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26)

  • Wednesday Workout Location: Piedmont Park, Active Oval 6:30 p.m.