Half Marathon Training Program
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon Training Program
From the Organizer
Half Marathon Training Group
Get ready for the Seaside and Jersey Shore Half Marathons and other Spring Half Marathons.
We divide up into groups based on ability. Perfect for beginners and first timers as well as those who want to improve their times.
Supported runs with water and gatorade stops. Post run refreshments. Shirt.
All get a training plan to follow.
Starts on Saturday July 18 2026
Meet mostly on Saturday mornings (Sunday if bad weather or conflicts in schedule).
Start Time dependent on weather but plan for first few weeks at 8 am.
Weekly group runs starting mostly in Spring Lake Registrants will be notified of location and exact time.
Coaching and training tips to help
14 week program is $62.00 before July1, 2026. $67 after or until full.
For more information email
RunCollege@Outlook.com
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Half Marathon Training Program?
- Half Marathon Training Program is a running event held in Spring Lake, NJ. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Half Marathon Training Program?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Spring Lake, NJ at Boardwalk and Ludlow Ave, Spring Lake, NJ. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Half Marathon Training Program?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Half Marathon Training Program
Jul 18, 2026