Fall 10 Miler, Half Marathon, and Marathon Training
About this race
Let DC Road Runners help you train for your fall races! Our training programs target the Army 10 Miler and the Marine Corps Marathon. Other fall races can be accommodated, just let your coaches know, and they can offer tweaks to the programs. The 10 Miler/Half Marathon program will meet through mid-November to accommodate late fall half marathons.
Benefits include:
- Coaching by RRCA-Certified Coaches
- Plans based on various experience levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
- Discussion and guidance on pacing
- Two dedicated training workouts a week: Saturday Long Run and a Midweek Quality Workout
- Social opportunities throughout the program
- Nonmembers receive a free DCRR membership as part of registration
- Free DCRR Training Shirt
We encourage all paces to train with us! We have organized pace groups for times from approximately a 7:30 mile to a 12:30 run-walk pace. Note: the Jump-Start Program does not have pacers.
We will be offering the following programs:
- 10 Miler/Half Beginner Program
- 10 Miler/Half Experienced Program
- FREE Full Marathon Jump-Start Program-highly recommended for new marathoners
- Full Marathon Beginner and Intermediate Program (includes Jump-Start)
- Full Marathon Experienced Program-perfect for those trying to qualify for Boston (includes Jump-Start)
When does the program start? Our formal training programs start July 11, 2026. The Jump-Start Program starts June 3.
What is the Jump-Start Program? We are also offering a free Marathon Jump-Start Program that starts June 3, 2026 and is designed to help marathon trainees have a structured month of base-building prior to starting training. You can also try out the Jump-Start Program before formally signing up for the marathon program. All marathon trainees will automatically be signed up for the Jump-Start Program. We will offer weekly mileage targets and long runs designed to get you up to running the minimum mileage for the program. This program starts at 8 miles for a long run.
Can a half trainee signup for the Jump-Start? Yes, the Jump-Start events are open to everyone! Just note that the base mileage for the long runs starts at 8 miles, so if you’re running less than that, you may just have to run some out-and-backs to cut the runs short.
Where do we meet? Saturday Long Runs will meet at North Meade Street Park at 7 a.m. For Midweek Quality Workouts, trainees can choose between a Wednesday Night Workout (7 p.m. at Washington & Liberty HS Track) or Thursday Morning Workouts (5:45 a.m. at Yorktown HS Track). The Jump-Start Program starts on June 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Washington & Liberty Track for a one-mile time trial.
***Current DCRR members will receive $35 off registration. Non-members will receive a coupon code to use to join DCRR. Cost of membership is included in the registration fee. After you receive the coupon code, you will then have to register separately for the Club.***
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Running
Marathon Jump-Start Program
The Marathon Jump-Start Program is a free program designed to get marathon trainees up to the starting mileage for the marathon training programs. Trainees should be able to run a long run of 8 miles at the start of the program and be running 15 miles per week.
10 Miler/Half Beginner Training
Our 10 Miler training is open to novice and beginner runners. Runners should be able to run 3 miles as a long run and be running 10 miles per week. If you are running more than this, consider our Experienced 10 Miler Training.
10 Miler/Half Training (Experienced)
Our Experienced 10 Miler Training is for runners who are starting the program with higher weekly mileage. Experienced runners should be able to run a long run of 6-8 miles and weekly mileage of 18 miles. Runners may move between programs, so if you find the experienced program is too high of mileage, you may join the regular program.
Marathon Training (Beginner and Intermediate)
The marathon training program is open to novice, beginner, and intermediate marathon runners. Runners should be able to run a half marathon at the start of the July 11 program and have a minimum weekly mileage of 20 miles a week. We strongly encourage you to participate in our Jump-Start Program to prep yourself for the July 11 start.
Marathon Training (Experienced)
Our Experienced Marathon Training is for runners who are starting the program with higher weekly mileage. This program is designed for runners looking to increase their pace or looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Experienced runners should be able to run a long run of 14-16 miles and weekly mileage of 35 miles. Runners may move between programs, so if you find the experienced program is too high of mileage, you may join the regular program.
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