Fall 10 Miler, Half Marathon, and Marathon Training

Let DC Road Runners help you train for your fall races! Our training programs target the Army 10 Miler, Richmond Half, and the Marine Corps Marathon, but can also accommodate other fall races like the Richmond Marathon. Just let your coaches know if you are doing another race, and they can offer tweaks to the programs. The 10 Miler/Half Marathon program will meet through November 7 to accommodate late fall half marathons such as the Richmond Half Marathon. Even though training has started, you can still join. If you're not at the base run distance, just let your coaches know, and we can offer guidance on how to increase your mileage. Benefits include: Coaching by RRCA-Certified CoachesPlans based on various experience levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Discussion and guidance on pacingTwo dedicated training workouts a week: Saturday Long Run and a Midweek Quality WorkoutSocial opportunities throughout the programNonmembers receive a free DCRR membership as part of registration$10 off the National Capital 20 Miler Free DCRR Training Shirt included with all registrations! We encourage all paces to train with us! We have organized pace groups for times from approximately a 7:30 mile to a 12:30 run-walk pace. We will be offering the following programs: 10 Miler/Half Beginner Program10 Miler/Half Experienced ProgramFull Marathon Beginner and Intermediate ProgramFull Marathon Experienced Program-perfect for those trying to qualify for Boston When does the program start? Our formal training programs start July 11, 2026, but you can still join us after training starts. If you're not at the base miles, just let your coaches know, and we can offer tweaks to the program to get you where you need to be. Where do we meet? Saturday Long Runs will meet at North Meade Street Park at 7 a.m. For Midweek Quality Workouts, trainees can choose between a Wednesday Night Workout (7 p.m. at Washington & Liberty HS Track) or Thursday Morning Workouts (5:45 a.m. at Yorktown HS Track). ***Current DCRR members will receive $35 off registration. Nonmembers will receive a coupon code to use to join DCRR. Cost of membership is included in the registration fee. After you receive the coupon code, you will then have to register separately for the Club.***