Half & Full Marathon Training Fall 2025 Powered by On

Full and Half Marathon Training Program Fall 2025
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Ignite Your Run. Redefine Your Wins.

Full or half marathon - train with us, finish strong.

Training is easier (and more fun) with friends! Join Fleet Feet over 12 weeks to train for the Madison Half and Full Marathon on November 9, 2025. Receive instruction, guidance, support, and camaraderie throughout your training! We welcome those who are targeting another fall half or full marathon.

Winning doesn’t just happen on race day. It’s every step before it.

We’re here for the soft wins – the miles, the mindset and the moments that get us there.

With Fleet Feet’s Training Program Powered by On, you’ll follow a holistic training plan designed to help you build the habits, mindset, and fitness you need to cross the finish line feeling strong and empowered.

Training for a full or half marathon isn't just about logging miles. It’s about facing challenges, tackling different types of runs, building strength, and making space for rest and recovery.

With our program, you’ll connect with other runners, grow together, and benefit from expert Fleet Feet running coaches every step of the way.

Half and Full Marathon Training Registration

IMPORTANT PROGRAM DATES

Program Duration: August 16, 2025 – November 9, 2025

Meet and Greet Program Kick-Off: Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 8:30 a.m. - Fleet Feet Madison (8440 Old Sauk Rd.)

First Group Run: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

GOAL RACE*
Madison Half and Full Marathon – November 9, 2025
Race website: https://madisonmarathon.org/

*We can help you adjust or modify the training plan if you are targeting another fall half marathon or full marathon event!

TRAINING PROGRAM RATES
*Entry into Madison Marathon events is NOT included in your training program registration

Early Bird: $139 (until July 1, 2025)

Regular Rate: $149 (July 2, 2025 to August 13, 2025)

Late Registration: $159 (August 14, 2025 and after)

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

MEET AND GREET PROGRAM KICK-OFF
Saturday August 16, 2025 @ 8:30 a.m.

Join us for a morning to celebrate the start of fall training! On will be on-site with shoe demos, we’ll have coffee and light snacks, exclusive promotions, raffle items, and more! This meeting will primarily be informational and is an excellent opportunity to introduce you to the coaches, pacers, and answer questions. Plan for approximately one hour of discussion. We will cover safety concerns and requirements, training plans and program details, group run protocol, the best gear for a successful training session, what you can expect over the course of the program, and discuss how we can help meet your needs this season.

We recommend all new and returning athletes attend this meeting.

30 minute fun run prior to the kick-off starting at 7:45 a.m. for anyone interested.

SUPPORTED GROUP RUNS (2x/week)

Wednesdays @ 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays @ 7:00 a.m.

Group run meeting locations will rotate between west, central, and east areas of Madison to try and accommodate all athletes.

On Saturday mornings, we become tourists in our own beautiful city, exploring a variety of popular Madison-area parks and trails—such as Olin Park, Vilas Park, McKee Farms Park, McDaniel Park, Olbrich Park, Winnequah Park, Glacial Drumlin, Orchid Heights Park, Lakeshore Path, Capital City Trail, Lower Yahara River Trail, and the Southwest Commuter Path.

Wednesday group runs will typically take place at central locations, except on days when we have a seminar or special event—on those occasions, we’ll meet at one of the Fleet Feet stores in either Madison or Sun Prairie.

Participants will cover most of the Madison Marathon courses throughout training.

*We will not meet as a group on Labor Day weekend (September 1, 2025).

Participants are also encouraged to participate in our free mid-week fun runs. Sign up for fun runs here.

Fleet Feet 5K - Mondays @ 6:00 p.m. (3 miles)

Pub Runs - Thursdays @ 6:15 p.m. (3-5 miles)

NOTES/RECOMMENDATIONS
Base mileage recommendations are in place to help you stay healthy and injury free throughout the training season. Fall half and full marathon programming is designed to build on an existing fitness foundation. If you have any questions or concerns about these recommendations, please contact Megan (sweetm@fleetfeetmadison.com).

Half Marathon: 4 mile long run*, 8–10 mile weekly average

Full Marathon: 8-10 mile long run*, and a weekly average of 20-25 miles/week

*Either continuous run or a combination of run/walk

Our programs are inclusive to a variety of pace and ability levels. While there are no pace requirements to participate, most course time limits request participants to maintain a 15-minute/mile average pace. Program participants typically range anywhere from 8:30 min/mile – 15 min/mile.

The Madison Marathon requires runners to maintain around a 13:44 min/mile pace for the full marathon and ~16 min/mile pace for the half marathon.

Age Requirements for participation:
Half Marathon: 16 years of age | Full Marathon: 18 years of age

RECOVERY RESORT
Sunday, November 9 @ 8:30 a.m.

Celebrate your Madison Marathon finish in style with exclusive access to the VIP area—just for Fleet Feet training program participants! It’s the perfect place to reconnect with teammates and coaches, cool down, unwind, and soak in your achievement. Enjoy top-tier recovery tools, including Hypervolt massage guns, foam rollers, and Normatec recovery boots, plus post-run food, refreshments, and more to help you refuel and recharge.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS – WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A complete and detailed 12-week training plan leading up to the November Madison Half or Full Marathon – training plan options based on goals and running experience

Warm up and cool down exercises to make every run smoother

Recommended strength, mobility, and core workouts to balance your training

Optional hill and performance focused workouts to increase efficiency

Weekly program emails with advice, training tips, route information, and motivation

Coaching support in-person and via email to answer your questions along the way

Organized and supported group runs 2x/week for accountability, camaraderie, and fun. Routes contain portions of the Madison Half and Full Marathon courses.

Educational and interactive seminar series to supplement your training, including tips from On pro athletes on gear, nutrition, recovery, mobility and more

Sampling of nutrition and hydration products

Pace group leaders on weekend long runs to help you stay on track

Exclusive On co-branded performance running shirt

Gear wear tests, promotions, and giveaways

Fleet Feet coupon book, including 15% Off On product throughout the duration of the program.

Access to Recovery Resort on Nov. 19

Madison Half and Full Marathon race entry discount

A supportive environment for all athletic abilities that builds lasting camaraderie and friendships.

TRAINING PROGRAM CONTACT AND QUESTIONS:
Megan Sweet: sweetm@fleetfeetmadison.com
Fleet Feet Madison: 608-833-9999
Fleet Feet Sun Prairie: 608-834-9999