Half Marathon Training Program
- Date
- July 11–18, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon Training Program
From the Organizer
Half Marathon Training Group
Get ready for the Seaside or 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 11 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
12 week program is $46.00 before July 1, 2026. $52 after or until full.
For more information email
RunCollege@Outlook.com
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Spring Lake, NJ
Population
4,866
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Half Marathon Training Program, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
33
Days to train
- Race
- Half Marathon Training Program
- Date
- July 11–18, 2026
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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 Half Marathon Training Program?
- Half Marathon Training Program is a running race held in Spring Lake, New Jersey on July 11, 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 Half Marathon Training Program?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Spring Lake, New Jersey at Boardwalk and Ludlow Ave, Spring Lake, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Half Marathon Training Program?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Half Marathon Training Program
Jul 11, 2026