Overview: People decide they want to learn how or to improve their existing skills with walking or running a 5K in time for fall races. Join the Baltimore Road Runners to do just that, plus meet new friends and have a lot of fun! Goals and Purposes: The 5K Training Group is designed for six groups of people. · Walkers who want to complete their first 5K · Walkers who have completed a 5K, but want to improve their skills · Those who want to learn how to run a 5K · Runners who have run a 5K, but want to improve their skills · Those who want to return from an injury utilizing the safety of a structured program · Families who want to run together in a structured environment · Under the leadership of experienced, certified coaches, runners will be introduced to topics such as proper running form, clothing choices, pacing, hill strategy, hydration, static and dynamic stretching, and more. · A 10-week schedule will be provided to all participants. Participants self-identify which group they w
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BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program 2026 — Baltimore, MD
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Baltimore, MD.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
