Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program presented by Hartford Healthcare
About this race
Saturday sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday sessions begin at 6 p.m. Training will be held rain (unless there is thunder & lightning) or shine. Weekly emails will be provided with details on the goals you should have for the current week. Participants will train at the pace that they feel comfortable with to achieve their weekly goals. This training is about YOU accomplishing YOUR goal of completing the 5k distance at YOUR own pace. Additional training segments on your own (or with a friend) are recommended. Doing the suggested workouts is what will help you successfully reach your goal. Our training program includes FREE entry into the Highland Park Market Firecracker 5K race on June 28 from Rotary Field in Glastonbury. Celebrate completing the journey with friends! All you have to do is register, show up, and we will get you to the finish!
The GRR Family looks forward to getting to know you, supporting you and cheering you on as you cross that finish line! To better keep the group focused and assure we have the proper amount of coaches to assist you along the way, registration for this session is limited to 50 runners. Get your spot early! As with any exercise program please consult with your physician prior to beginning. Registration Includes- -Training at experience level
-Running shirt for Race Day
-Race entry to the Highland Park Market Firecracker 5k on June 29!
-Presentations on various running topics during the program
-Opportunity for socializing with fellow runners after each session
-GRR Club Membership for 2025 Calendar Year ($30 value)
-Private FB page for members only
-Fleet Feet Glastonbury discounts
-Private emails for varied distance runs and outing opportunities after runs The Joy is in the Journey! Jason Marshall Executive Director Glastonbury River Runners
Contact Me with any questions/concerns about the program: CONTACT ME
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GRR 5K Training Program (includes full club membership through 12/31/2026!)
NO STROLLERS, DOGS, BIKES OR HEAD PHONES! Safety first please! Package includes- -Training at experience level -Running shirt on Race Day -Race entry to the Highland Park Market Firecracker 5k on June 29! -Presentations on various running topics during the program -Opportunity for socializing with fellow runners after each session -GRR Club Membership for 2025 Calendar Year ($30 value) -Private FB page for members only -Fleet Feet Glastonbury discounts -Private emails for varied distance runs and outing opportunities after runs
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Glastonbury, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 7:42 PM local time (EDT) in Glastonbury on April 25, 2026 — 13h 47m of daylight.
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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, 8 Glastonbury events
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