A California International Marathon training experience like no other!

The Official CIM Training Program has everything you need to run your first or your fastest marathon: experienced coaches, ability-based training plans, marathon specific seminars, discounted tune-up races, race-day VIP access, and so much more!

All participants will receive a 16-week training schedule designed to prepare you to race the California International Marathon, or other marathon of your choice. This group will meet up twice per week—a weekday speed/hill workout, and a weekend long run. You will be working with knowledgeable Fleet Feet coaches every step of the way.  

Program Details:

Cost: $199.00

Program Kickoff Date: August 17th, 2024

Time: 7:30am

Location: Fleet Feet Chico, 241 Main Street

Ability-Based Training Plans

• Finish: Complete your first marathon
• Improve/Perform: Become a faster, stronger marathoner/ Chase a PR or qualify for a dream race.

Goal Event: California International Marathon, December 8th, 2024

• Regular Registration:  $185 - SOLD OUT
• To Sell-Out Registration:  $215 Sold Out
• Late Registration/Charity: $350

Fleet Feet Training

Fleet Feet Training is a community of passionate athletes of all ability levels and backgrounds, dedicated to helping each other achieve goals.

Your fellow trainees will make the group runs fun. They’ll keep you motivated when the workouts get difficult. They’ll keep you accountable when you feel too tired to show up. And they'll celebrate all of your achievements, from the first training run to the finish line!

Race Day VIP Experience

Enjoy the Fleet Feet VIP experience on race day with a Fleet Feet-only pre-race bus from the finish line to the exclusive Fleet Feet warming tent at the start line. Perhaps most importantly, skip the lines and use the Fleet Feet-only set of portable restrooms outside the start line tent. Whatever your race day needs are, Fleet Feet has you covered!

Schedule

All participants receive 16-week training schedules designed for three different goals: Finish, Improve, and Perform.  All trainees will participate in the same group training runs and work towards the same goal! To run 26.2 miles! 

Wednesdays Group Speed Workouts: 60-120 minute fully coached workout geared towards increasing aerobic fitness, strength, and speed.

Weekend Long Runs: Gradually increase your mileage each week with guidance from coaches and mentors. Simulate race day with course markings and aid stations.

So Much More 

• Two group training runs per week led by experienced Fleet Feet coaches.
• 16-week training plan
• Exclusive CIM training tech tee
• Race day VIP access
• Education on proper form, pacing, fueling, stretching, and more
• Post race party to celebrate your achievements 
• And much more!

Registration Details 

Training fee does not include any race entry fee.

Dogs, children under 18, and strollers are prohibited Fleet Feet CIM Training group training runs.

Last Date to register for this program is August 28th, 2024.

Contact Shawna at shawna@fleetfeetchico.com with questions or concerns.