Get ready for the Garmin Durham Half & Full Marathon this Spring!

Group Training will kickoff Saturday, February 14th!

Have questions or want to learn more before registering? There will be a Training Program Info Session on Tuesday, January 27th @ 6:15pm at Bull City Running Co - Downtown.

This program will offer a structured training program for beginner and intermediate runners in order to prepare for the Garmin Durham Half & Full Marathon as your goal race! Group training will begin February 14th and continue through race day: May 2, 2026.

We will focus on safely and effectively building a mileage base for completing a half or full marathon and the program will include pace groups for training, while creating a supportive group for accountability, camaraderie, and to help you achieve your goals! There will be options to accommodate both beginner and intermediate training goals.

Our training program is designed to provide the structure necessary for improvement and flexible enough to help you achieve your personal goals. Training is crafted to fit your training/race goals and life schedule and will be adjusted or modified as necessary throughout the program. The program will include two organized runs/workouts per week (Tuesday and Saturday) in order to enhance your training regime. The workouts are focused on building strength, endurance, and developing pacing skills.

TRAINING PLANS:

All participants will receive a complete and detailed plan to get you to your goal race. Weekly running plans and pacing guidelines based on your current fitness level and goals, and a training calendar that includes information on your weekly workouts. The program is designed to let you stay in control of your schedule and goal events while we provide guidance, structure, and encouragement.

GROUP TRAINING FORMAT:

We will train in a group atmosphere on Tuesday evenings (6:15pm) and Saturday mornings (7:15am).

Our program emphasizes fun, camaraderie, and a supportive, educational environment. Most runs will start from Bull City Running (both South Durham and Downtown Durham locations), we will utilize local trails such as the American Tobacco Trail, Woodcroft, Duke East and Ellerbe Creek trails, but we will also venture out to other local trails and routes for some variety on Saturday long runs.

SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION:

Coaches are always accessible and we will provide you with helpful information and feedback throughout the training program. We will add you to Final Surge, a training platform for you to track your training during the week and communicate with coaches. We encourage you to share your training as well as any cross training activities. Our coaches will be able to see and respond to the comments you share after a run, including pace information after a workout, which will help keep us updated on your progress and suggest adjustments if needed.

OTHER BENEFITS:

All participants will receive:

Discounted race registration
Custom training tee
Standing 10% discount on all regular priced items at Bull City Running Co. during the entire training program (excludes GPS watches and other electronics)

Garmin Half & Full Marathon Training

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Garmin Half & Full Marathon Training