Frontrunners Spring 2026 Half Marathon, Marathon & Learn to Run 5k & 10k Training Programs

Frontrunners Spring 2026 Training Programs

Welcome to our training programs! We love to run together; building community and having fun while training is our goal. This spring we have the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Return-to-Run/Maintenance program meeting twice per week, and the Learn to Run 5k and 10k program meeting once per week.

MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND RETURN-TO-RUN/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

The Marathon, Half Marathon (Half) and Return-to-Run/Maintenance (RTR/M) training programs will begin on Wednesday January 7, 2026 and build towards Marathon, Half Marathon, TC10K, and Oak Bay spring 2026 goal races. We will also provide customized schedules where requested.

• Marathon Runners: Wednesday January 7, 2026 - Wednesday April 29, 2026 (Goal Race: BMO Vancouver Marathon, May 4)
• Half Runners: Wednesday January 7, 2026 - Wednesday May 20, 2026 (Goal Races: BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, May 4. Oak Bay Half Marathon, May 25)
• RTR/Maintenance Runners: Wednesday January 7, 2026 - Wednesday May 20, 2026 (Goal Races: TC10K, April 26. Oak Bay Half Marathon Relay or 10k, May 24)

Cost of all clinics: $99.95 + fees (includes technical shirt)

Program Includes: A complete training schedule, twice weekly group runs (Wednesdays focus on hills, speed, tempos; Saturdays are long runs). Meeting spots vary.

LEARN TO RUN 5K & 10K PROGRAM

The Frontrunners Learn to Run 5K & 10K training is a 20-week program that will run from Tuesday January 6, 2026 - May 19, 2026. The Learn to Run goal races are the Oak Bay 10k/Half Relay events May 24, 2026.

• Participants can run the 10k race themselves or join a team for the Half Marathon relay (~5k per runner). (Race registration not included)
• A complete training schedule to prepare participants to build up to running either 5k or 10k. Emphasizes gradual progression to maximize injury prevention.
• Weekly pre-run Q&A sessions, in-depth articles on running topics, dynamic pre-run stretching, and post-run stretching.
• Two goal groups: 5k (from scratch) and 10k (completed 5k clinic or can run/walk for 25 minutes).
• Clinic meets once a week with two other 'homework' run/walks during the week. It is a run/walk program for the duration.

Cost: $99.95 + fees (includes technical shirt)

Location: Beacon Hill Petting Zoo, Tuesday evenings, 6pm - 7pm (Downtown ONLY)