Long Distance Training Presented by ASICS
About this race
Go the distance with Fleet Feet Knoxville and ASICS! This Fall, we have a 12-week training program to get you ready for the iconic Loop Lope 10 Miler in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park on Sunday, November 8th! Challenge yourself along the way and join the Veterans Salute 5k and 10k on November 7th and the Secret City Half Marathon on November 14th- your goal race options are many and we are here to help you achieve all your goals.
Training for a big race takes more than logging miles. It takes a smart plan, the right support and people who know how to help you run steady through the tough weeks and the good ones too.
That’s what you’ll find in Fleet Feet Knoxville's Long Distance Training Program in partnership with ASICS.
With two supported workouts each week, beginner and intermediate training tiers and running coaches who bring real expertise to every step, you’ll have what you need to train with purpose and finish with confidence.
This isn’t just about running a half marathon. It’s about discovering what you’re capable of with the right people beside you every step of the way.
Long distance training isn’t just about logging miles. It’s about learning to challenge yourself incrementally, tackling different types of runs, building strength and making space for rest and recovery. Bond with other runners, learn and improve together and receive plenty of support from Fleet Feet coaches along the way. To join the half marathon training program you should be able to run/walk 5 miles. For the 10k training program you should be able to run/walk 2 miles.
Start Date: Week of Mon Aug 24
Q&A Session: Thursday, August 13th at 6:30pm or Thursday, August 20th. at 6:30pm.
2 Gear-Up Weeks: The first 2 weeks of training, all participants receive in-store discounts on any gear needed to get ready to train - from footwear to bras to hydration.
Workouts: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and Saturdays at 7:00 AM starting the week of Aug 24th. Additional training opportunities by joining us for our Open Group Runs on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Target Race: Loop Lope 10 Miler on Sunday, November 8th. Additional Options - Veteran Salute 10k/5k on November 7th or Secret City Half Marathon on November 14th
Participants Receive: A complete Training Program and calendar with detailed workouts, Gear-up weeks; weekly coach-led training sessions with hydration provided, series of seminars on topics such as injury prevention, nutrition, and stretching, weekly e-mail from the coach with tips, advice and motivation/encouragement, e-mail support – the coach will answer individual questions regarding training and running related issues, weekly Group Runs available from Fleet Feet Knoxville, technical fiber shirt, and discounted entry to the goal race.
FFKR Discount: FFKR members receive HALF OFF discount on the training program fee.
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Half Marathon / 15K / 10K Training
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Knoxville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 8:14 PM local time (EDT) in Knoxville on August 24, 2026 — 13h 12m of daylight.
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