Next Step Training - Half Full Marathon

Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!

Are you ready to take your Half or Full marathon endurance training to the “Next Step”?

If so, you’re in for a fun ride this Summer and Fall!

Please be advised this program is NOT intended for brand new runners, nor for anyone 18 years of age or younger. Rather, the Next Step is to take your running to the Next Level. As such, there are certain minimum essentials required to be successful:

Minimum Base Mileage
If targeting a FULL marathon:Able to run at least 20-25 miles per/week (base mileage).
Able to perform a long run of AT LEAST 10 miles at start of program
If targeting a HALF marathon:Able to run AT LEAST 10-15 miles per/week

Minimum Pace
You need to be able to maintain a pace of 13 minutes or faster pace of constant running.  Runners who are unable to maintain this pace on the time trial, may be asked to switch programs to one of a shorter distance.  We will not be including a walk/run or Galloway style training option for this program.

Time Trial
We will conduct a 5 mile time trial for all participants on the first day of the program to assess current fitness level and to group participants appropriately for optimal training and success

Join fellow runners on June 30, 2026 for the Next Step Training - Half Full Marathon. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Columbia.