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Half-Marathon Training

College Park, Maryland, United States View on map
Jul 25, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

The sixteen (16) week Half-Marathon Training Program is geared towards walkers and runners who would like to challenge themselves and safely build mileage and endurance to complete a half marathon (13.1 miles). The program will offer the benefits of improved cardiovascular fitness, reduced adverse health factors, and safe training methods.

This year, the Half-Marathon Training Program formally starts on Saturday, July 25, 2025. Early registrants are
encouraged to build stamina prior to the start of the program by attending the regular weekly club runs in June and July.

Who Should Join?

Runners of all levels of experience are welcome to join, although you should be able to run at least 5K before starting the program. If you're interested in participating in the program this year, we highly recommend that you enter the program with a sound fitness base.

Cost

The training program fee for either option is $70, which includes a training t-shirt and snacks and water at group training runs. The program fee does not include any race registration fees, so please remember to register separately for your target/graduation race.

Program Structure

Once the program begins, your coaches will customize your program to meet your individual training needs, based on your specific running experience and race goals. Runners should expect to run at group training runs and on their own.

Training Group Workouts

Long Run - Sundays at 7:00 am - Mission BBQ, Greenbelt
Track Workout - Tuesdays at 6:30 pm - PGCC Track, Largo
Endurance Run - Thursdays at 6:30 pm - Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park
Hill Training - Saturdays at 7:00 am - Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt

Target Graduation Race*

The Richmond Half-Marathon on November 14, 2026 .

*Race registration fees not included in training program fees. Please register separately.

Program Requirements

  • Aged 18 and up
  • An active PGRC club membership
  • Ability to complete 5k (3 miles) at any pace

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Half-Marathon Training Program

Registered participants will receive notifications from PGRC half-marathon coaches.

Jul 25, 2026 Half-Marathon Training Program 7:00 AM
$70.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in College Park.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 16.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 16.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
14.5
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.6mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
70.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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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, 7 College Park events

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