Train for Your Next Big Finish

Whether you're running your first marathon or chasing a personal best, our Half & Full Marathon Training Program, powered by New Balance, is built to get you to the start line strong—and across the finish line even stronger.

Designed to support most fall races between Wineglass weekend (Oct 5) and Philly weekend (Nov 23), this program includes enhanced support from our partners at Iron PT and Maurten to help you train smarter.

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Program Overview

Over 14 weeks, our experienced coaches will guide you through a structured plan that progressively builds endurance, speed, and strength.

What You’ll Get

• Weekly Training Schedule: Includes runs, rest days, cross-training, and recovery
• Structured Workouts: Long runs, intervals, tempo runs, and more
  
• Strength & Mobility Guidance: Tips to prevent injury and enhance performance
  
• Final Surge App Access: View your personalized plan, track progress, and stay connected to coaches
  
• Community Support: Train alongside a motivated group with in-person and virtual guidance
• Expert Education: Seminars on pacing, mental prep, race strategy, and more

New This Year

Build Your Base
Register by June 30th and receive a 4-week pre-program plan to help you build consistency before the official start on July 26.

Iron PT Support
We've partnered with Dr. Geno Mayes, Ironman and founder of Iron PT, to lead educational workshops throughout the program. Topics include cross training, recovery, foot health, and more—all designed to help you train hard and recover smarter.

Key Dates & Weekly Runs

• Info Meeting: Tuesday, July 22, 6:30pm | @ Fleet Feet Montclair
  
• First Class: Saturday, July 26, 7:00am | @ Fleet Feet Montclair
  

Training Schedule

• Tuesdays – Grit Days: July 29–Oct 28, 6:30pm | @ Brookdale Park, Bloomfield
  
• Saturdays – Long Runs: July 26–Oct 25, 7:00am | @ Fleet Feet Montclair
• Sundays – Supported Long Runs: Sept 14, Sept 28, Oct 12, 7:00am | @ Fleet Feet Montclair

Program Perks

• Personalized half/full marathon plans
  
• Exclusive race registration opportunities
• 10% in-store discount at Fleet Feet Montclair
  
• Maurten starter pack + fuel education guidance ($130+ value)
  
• Custom New Balance singlet ($80 value)
  
• Premium NB finisher gear ($100+ value)
  
• Iron PT workshops & assessments ($100+ value)
  
• Sponsor events: gear-ups, demo runs, expert panels
  
• End-of-season celebration: “Medal Monday” – Nov 25

Who Should Join

• First-Timers looking to complete their first half or full
  
• Intermediate Runners aiming to improve endurance or pace
  
• Experienced Athletes chasing a PR or fine-tuning their race strategy 

Suggested Activity Level: Come In With a Base

To train safely and successfully, it’s important to start with a strong foundation. Building mileage too quickly is one of the leading causes of injury—so we ask that all participants meet the following activity levels before the program begins:

• Half Marathon: Able to run or run/walk 4–5 miles consistently

• Full Marathon: Able to run or run/walk 8–10 miles consistently

• Mileage Base: Averaging 15–20 miles per week over the past 3–4 months

Need help getting there?
Register by June 30 to receive a complimentary 4-week Base Building Plan that will help you ramp up safely before training officially kicks off.

Registration

• Early Bird: $225 through June 30
• Regular: $250 starting July 1
• Race registration not included. No refunds after program start.

Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to our team at dawn@fleetfeetmontclair.com.