
From the Organizer
The sixteen (16) week Half-Marathon Training Program is geared towards walkers and runners who would like to challenge themselves and safely build mileage and endurance to complete a half marathon (13.1 miles). The program will offer the benefits of improved cardiovascular fitness, reduced adverse health factors, and safe training methods.
This year, the Half-Marathon Training Program formally starts on Saturday, July 25, 2025. Early registrants are
encouraged to build stamina prior to the start of the program by attending the regular weekly club runs in June and July.
Runners of all levels of experience are welcome to join, although you should be able to run at least 5K before starting the program. If you're interested in participating in the program this year, we highly recommend that you enter the program with a sound fitness base.
The training program fee for either option is $70, which includes a training t-shirt and snacks and water at group training runs. The program fee does not include any race registration fees, so please remember to register separately for your target/graduation race.
Once the program begins, your coaches will customize your program to meet your individual training needs, based on your specific running experience and race goals. Runners should expect to run at group training runs and on their own.
Long Run - Sundays at 7:00 am - Mission BBQ, Greenbelt
Track Workout - Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - PGCC Track, Largo
Endurance Run - Thursdays at 6:30 pm - Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park
Hill Training - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt
The Richmond Half-Marathon on November 14, 2026 .
*Race registration fees not included in training program fees. Please register separately.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
90°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Natl Arboretum Dc, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
9,552
as of 2023
City Elevation
117 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2025 Half-Marathon Training, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
38
Days to train
Coming Up
Summer Series Races
5 miles away
PGRC Women's Distance Festival 5K and Fella's 5K Race
4 miles away
Chrysalis Vineyards Wine Run 5k
4 miles away
BLS 5k Brunch Run
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
2025 Half-Marathon Training
Jul 25, 2026