Let's Get Running! (HGT)
About this race
What: A coach-led 9 week training program designed for those wishing to get into the wonderful world of running. The goal of the program is to build confidence and safely build experience with the goal of running a 5K race!
Who: Whether you are brand new to running, used to run and want to get back into it, or just looking for a community of like-minded individuals to share your running journey with, Let's Get Running is for you!
When: Mondays at 5:30 PM. Starting March 16th through Monday May 11th.
The program will meet once a week for 9 weeks with an experienced coach leading the way. Groups workouts will take place Mondays starting at 5:30 PM on March 16th and will continue through Monday May 11th, with our goal race on Saturday May 16th. Plan to spend two additional days per week to complete your running homework on your own.
Where: Kestner Waterfront Park. Meet in the large parking lot, we'll be warming up together and running on the sidewalks.
Goal Race: All participants will receive complimentary registration into the Spring Awakening 5K on May 16th.
Additional Perks: All participants will receive exclusive discounts at Queen City Running Company during the duration of the program.
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Let's Get Running 5K Training Program
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Houghton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 8:04 AM and sets at 8:01 PM local time (EDT) in Houghton on March 16, 2026 — 11h 56m of daylight.
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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, 6 Houghton events
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