Fleet Feet Running Club (FFRC) training programs offer individualized running, run/walk, and walking training in a social and motivating group setting. Our professional coaches, experienced mentors, and medical community partners will support you as you complete your weekly workouts in pursuit of your race goal.
Every FFRC program begins with a kick-off meeting and concludes on a date that coincides with a particular goal race (the GO! St. Louis event in the spring, for example). However, we welcome anyone to join any program at any time and we can customize any program to prepare you for a different goal race before or after the program "end" date. Each week, the price for each program is prorated so late enrollees only pay for the remaining weeks. Of course, the more training you complete the more fun you'll have and the easier it will be for you to accomplish your goal. We strongly recommend joining your chosen program as early as possible.
Here are our programs, listed (by season) from the shortest to longest goal distance. Click the program distance (in teal) to access detailed information and register.
- Humidity Heroes | Summer Running Challenge
- Start Date | Monday, May 26th, 2025
- Finish Date | Saturday, July 5th, 2025
- Learn to Run Program
- Start Date | Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025
- Finish Date | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
- Fast 5K
- Start Date | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
- Finish Date | MO' Cowbell 10K (or any race early October to early November)
- 10K & Fast 10K
- Start Date | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
- Finish Date | MO' Cowbell 10K (or any race early October to early November)
- Half Marathon & Fast Half Marathon
- Start Date | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
- Finish Date | MO' Cowbell 10K (or any race early October to early November)
- Marathon & Fast Marathon
- Start Date | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
- Finish Date | MO' Cowbell 10K (or any race early October to early November)
- Distance Project | Beyond 26.2M
- Start Date | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
- Finish Date | Any race mid October to early November
We're confident that you will be very pleased with your participation in an FFRC training program. An independent 2018 study by Upper Quadrant, a data analytics company, collected the data to prove it. And what respondents to their surveys and interviews didn't like, we've worked hard to improve (such as prorating fees for late entrants).
chart by Upper Quadrant based on their independent review of 2016-2018 FFRC services
chart by Upper Quadrant based on their independent review of 2016-2018 FFRC services
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Humidity Heroes More Info »
Program Start: Monday, May 26th, 2025
Program Fee: $60
Description: Ready to take on the heat and keep your running routine strong this summer? Become a Humidity Hero and join our fun, motivating summer running challenge designed to keep you moving ? even when the air feels as thick as your determination!
Learn to Run More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, June 3rd
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm and Saturday mornings at 8:00am, Location TBD
Program Fee: $75
Description: The "Learn to Run" program is designed for beginner runners. Over six weeks, participants will build confidence, endurance, and consistency through a structured run/walk approach. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where new runners feel supported every step of the way.
Fast 5K Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Family Arena, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks, & Sunday mornings at 6:30am at Forest Park.
Goal Race:
Any 5K early October through early November
Program Fee: $130, excluding race fee
Description: A Fast 5K Program is designed to help runners improve their speed and performance over a 5-kilometer distance. This program combines elements of speed work, endurance training, and recovery to build both aerobic capacity and explosive power. It is ideal for runners who want to break their personal best, shave time off their race day results, or simply increase their pace.
10K Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Family Arena, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks.
Goal Race:
Any 10K early October through early November
Program Fee: $130, excluding race fee
Description: Train for the magical 10K distance with Fleet Feet Running Club! On one hand, completing 6.2 miles demands your respect and attention, but on the other, it isn't so far that you can't train for it - and complete several 10ks - in one season. It's one step beyond the 5K (or 3.1-miles) and a great segue to the half marathon distance (13.1-miles). This program is designed for the currently-casual athlete who is ready to take their training to the next level. We'll delve a little deeper into the subjects that will help you go beyond the 5k: speed training, nutrition management, hydration, safety & visibility, and more.
Fast 10K Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Family Arena, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks, & Sunday mornings at 6:30am at Forest Park.
Goal Race:
Any 10K early October through early November
Program Fee: $160, excluding race fee
Description: Despite being "short" from a distance runner's standpoint, the 10K is a difficult race distance to master. The 10K is a blend of speed and endurance that necessitates running only a few ticks slower than 5K pace, yet for double the distance. Our FAST 10K Training program is designed to prepare advanced competitors for the exact physiological challenges of the 6.2-mile distance, teach the body and mind how to push through the tough parts of a race, and perfect a pacing strategy that pushes the limits.
Half Marathon Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Family Arena and Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks
Program Fee: $160, excludes race fee
Description: With Fleet Feet?s Half Marathon Training Program, you?ll find a holistic training plan to help you cross the finish line feeling empowered. Half Marathon 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.
Fast Half Marathon Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Family Arena, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks, & Sunday mornings at 6:30am at Forest Park
Program Fee: $200, excludes race fee
Description: Our Fast Half Marathon program is for experienced half marathoners who have made the transition from completing to competing. Program applicants are first assessed by our professional coaches and - if they have the foundation needed to train to race 13.1 miles in under 2ΒΌ hours (10:30/mile long run training pace) or faster - are accepted into this positive, driven training environment.
Marathon Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at the Family Arena, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks.
Program Fee: $200 excludes race fee
Description: With Fleet Feet's Marathon Training Program, you'll find a holistic training plan to help you cross the finish line feeling empowered. Marathon 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. With our marathon training plan, You and your fellow runners will bond as you train, learn and improve together, with plenty of support along the way.
Fast Marathon Training More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at The Family Arena, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks, & Sunday mornings at 6:30am at Forest Park.
Program Fee: $230, excludes race fee
Description: Our Fast Marathon program is for experienced marathoners who have made the transition from completing to competing and want to run a Personal Record (PR) for their age, Boston Marathon qualifying time, or similar very challenging effort. Program applicants are first assessed by our professional coaches and - if they have the foundation needed to attain their goal - are accepted into this positive, driven training environment.
Distance Project More Info »
Program Start: Tuesday, July 8th, 6:30pm
Program Schedule: Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Saturday mornings at 6:30am at various parks, & Sunday mornings SOLO workouts at your convenience
Program Fee: $230, excludes race fee
Description: If you've ever completed a marathon and thought, "Well, that just wasn't long enough," we have good news! The 50M/100M Distance Project is a group training program designed for runners who are motivated to move beyond the classic 26-mile, 385-yard marathon distance and up to the 50M ultramarathon. Members will learn how to adapt to the increased mileage, develop the ability to run while fatigued, and experiment with the different nutrition and hydration needs of the ultrarunner.
Winter Warriors More Info »
Program Start: Sunday, December 1st
Program Fee: $40
Description: The season of gloomy, dark days and colder weather is upon us. This season can also bring the hardest time of year to get out and do what we do: RUN!
Winter Warriors is a fun, (slightly) competitive way to stay active when the weather would otherwise keep us inside (or inactive). We want running to continue to be a part of your lifestyle to stay mentally and physically healthy?even during the winter months.
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