Fleet Feet Hartford Fall Training Programs
About this race
If one of your goals was to run a 5K or take on the iconic Manchester Road Race (MRR) this year, now is the time! Our last training programs of the year begin September 19th and September 26th. For our 5K program, save with our bundle registration option and sign up for both the 5K goal race and our training program at the same time!
Manchester Road Race (~5-mile) Program: Starts Saturday, Sept. 19
5K Program: Starts Saturday, Sept. 26
Time: Saturdays at 8:30am for 10 weeks
Location: At Fleet Feet Hartford
Goal Races: Manchester Road Race on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26 OR CLA Blue Back Mitten Run 5K on Sunday, Dec. 6
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Grab a friend or make new ones when you join in our fall training programs. We have options for the true beginner (we specialize in getting people off the couch and to the finish line of their first 5k) through experienced runner and take pride in being with you every step of the way whether it's offering encouragement, high-fives and camaraderie during your long runs or those tips and tricks that make running just a bit easier.
Both the 5K No Boundaries & MRR programs meet at 8:30am on Saturday mornings and include proven training plans, expert coaching, cool T-shirt and in-store product discounts.
You can sign up for our 5K training program and 5K goal race together and save money with our bundle. The MRR is a separate registration, and registration will open soon.
Come enjoy the beautiful fall season with us!
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Running
MRR Training Program
Goal race is the Manchester Road Race on Thanksgiving morning at 10am. This pricing option includes the training program only.
Bundle: 5K Training Program & Goal Race Registration
Goal race is the Blue Back Mitten Run on December 6th at 10:30am! This pricing option includes both the training program and race registration
5K Training Program - Training Program Only
Goal race is the Blue Back Mitten Run on December 6th at 10:30am! This pricing option includes only the training program.
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Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 10 West Hartford events
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