FCRC Marathon Training Program
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- PO Box 270446, Fort Collins, CO
- Distance
- FCRC 2026 Marathon Training Program
From the Organizer
Join us for the 2026 Marathon Training Program (MTP). The training will run from Saturday, 6/20 for 13 weeks. Group trainings take place on Saturdays at Jessup Farm. They will initially be at 7:30am, but will move to earlier as the summer (heat) progresses.
We encourage participants to have to have a base mileage of 15-20 miles/week established before starting the program.
This program is FREE to FCRC Members and $20 to non-members. FCRC Members - the discount will be automatically applied at checkout as long as you are logged into RSU. Non-members - join the FCRC for $30/year and join the program for free and receive many race discounts throughout the year, including perhaps a marathon you are training for!
There are three levels offered in the MTP
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Collins, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Collins, CO
Population
169,705
as of 2023
Elevation
4,989 ft
Nearest Airport
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field · 42 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the FCRC Marathon Training Program?
- FCRC Marathon Training Program is a running race held in Fort Collins, Colorado on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the FCRC Marathon Training Program?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Fort Collins, Colorado at PO Box 270446, Fort Collins, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the FCRC Marathon Training Program?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
FCRC Marathon Training Program
Jun 20, 2026