Fleet Feet Toledo Training Programs
About this race
Group training program for Glass City Marathon & Cap City Half Marathon (Winter/Spring Season) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon & Detroit Free Press Half & Full Marathon (Summer/Fall Season).
Dates
2026 Annual Membership (Beginner & Intermediate Training Program): January 5th - September 20th, 2026
Seasonal Memberships:
Winter/Spring Training Season: January 5th - April 26, 2026
Summer/Fall Training Season: June 20th - October 18th, 2026
Weekly Group Training Runs (Summer/Fall):
Saturdays at 7:00am - LONG RUN GROUP TRAINING
Wednesdays at 6:00pm - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Intervals, Hills, Strength)
Run Locations
Our workout locations vary on a weekly basis. They are centrally located in Toledo, OH. We utilize Wildwood Metropark as well as run from our store.
Program Benefits
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16 week half + full training plan
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Training group t-shirt
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Group training long runs (Saturdays) with several pace groups (run + run/walk interval)
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Coach-led "GRIT Workouts" (Wednesdays). These workouts focus on building grit, strength and speed. Workout types include track work, hill repeats, intervals, etc., and are designed for runners and walkers of all skill levels.
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Hydration support at group workouts
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10% OFF at Fleet Feet Toledo
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Mid-season volunteer opportunities and social events
TRAINING GROUP SWAG:
Seasonal (Winter/Spring & Summer/Fall) Members: Tech Shirt
2026 Annual Members: Receive a cozy Fleet Feet Toledo Sweatshirt PLUS the seasonal training Tech Shirts
Important Program Dates: Summer/Fall 2026
June 20th - 16 week build starts for Columbus + Detroit Half + Full Marathons
September 20th - Garmin Marathon Series (happening in Toledo). Though we are not specifically training for this race, trainees could use the half or 10K series as a training run for a later fall race.
Cost
1/2 + Full Marathon Group Training = $115/season, or $200 for the full year.
How far do I need to be able to run before getting started?
Our program is designed for people of all experiences and skill levels. For the half marathon and full marathon Training Program, we suggest being able to run 3 miles prior to the start date. We will teach you everything you need to know to get started or everything you need to reach new running goals!
What do I need to get started?
Nothing, except a desire to get moving!
The right pair of running shoes! Come get a free foot scan at Fleet Feet Toledo, and our expert staff will help you find the ones you love.
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Running
Winter/Spring Training Program (Half + Full Marathon Training)
Train to run a full marathon OFFICIAL TRAINING BEGINS 1/5/26 - goal race: Glass City Full Marathon 4/26/2 OR Train to run a half marathon - goal race: Glass City Half Marathon 4/26/26 OR Cap City Half Marathon 4/26/26 Workouts: Saturdays at 7:30am - LONG RUN GROUP TRAINING Wednesdays at 6:00pm - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Intervals, Hills, Strength) Workout Locations: vary but will be in the UT/West Toledo/Sylvania area.
2026 Season Training Program (Winter/Spring & Summer/Fall)
Train to run a full or half marathon in the spring 2026 (goal race: Glass City Full or Half Marathon 4/26/26 OR Cap City Half Marathon 4/26/25) AND Train to run a full or half marathon in the the summer/fall 2026 (Goal race: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Half & Full Marathon OR Detroit Free Press Half & Full Marathon) Workouts: Saturdays at 7:30am - LONG RUN GROUP TRAINING Wednesdays at 6:00pm - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Intervals, Hills, Strength) Workout Locations: vary but will be in the UT/West Toledo/Sylvania area.
Fleet Feet Fall Full & Half Marathon Training Program (Summer/Fall)
Train to run a full or half marathon in the the Summer/Fall 2026 *TRAINING BEGINS 6/20 16 Week Training Plan: Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half + Full Marathon, Detroit Free Press Half + Full Marathon Workouts: Saturdays at 7:00am - LONG RUN GROUP TRAINING Wednesdays at 6:00pm - GRIT WORKOUTS (Track, Intervals, Hills, Strength) Workout Locations: vary but will be in the Greater Toledo area.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Toledo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 8:01 AM and sets at 5:18 PM local time (EST) in Toledo on January 5, 2026 — 9h 17m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 61 Toledo events
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