The BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program is free to enter. The program takes place in Baltimore, Maryland, and starts at 6:00 AM on July 1, 2026. This is a structured training program aimed at runners who are new to racing or working to improve their intermediate fitness level. As a program rather than a single race day event, it offers guided preparation for 5K distance running. Participants should contact the Baltimore Road Runners Club at PO Box 9825 for registration details and program logistics.
From the Race Organizer
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 want to join, and may change groups at will. Workouts: · A 10 week schedule will be provided to all participants. · Both walkers and runners will be introduced to intervals, where they walk faster or run for a specified time period, then walk briskly to recover for a specified time. · The speed-walking/running time will be increased and the recovery time decreased as the training progresses. The distances will also be increased during the training. Location: 1. Carver Center for Arts and Technology – 938 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21204 o The group will meet at the track. o Time: 7:00 P.M. o Runners should bring their own water. 2. Northeast Regional Recreation Center, 7501 Oakleigh Rd, Parkville, MD 21234 o Instead of canceling, we will meet indoors when the “feels-like” temperature is at 85° or above, as per RRCA guidelines. o For consistency, we’ll use the reading on The Weather Channel App, set to Towson, MD 21204, where Carver is located. o Cancellation and change of location decisions will be made by 5:00 PM, and will be posted on the BRRC Facebook page and sent out via registered runner group email. Saturday mornings 1. CCBC Essex -- 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21237 o Meet in Parking Lot 2, around on the back side of the Athletic Dome. o Time: 6:45 AM, take-off at 7 o Runners should bring their own water. o Cancellation decisions will be made by 5:00 AM, and will be posted on the BRRC Facebook page and sent out via registered runner group email. Dates: March 19, 2026 to May 23, 2026 (10 Weeks) Target Race: Multiple area 5Ks Leads: Ginnie Welsh vjwelsh@gmail.com Robin Goodwin robingood@comcast.net Tom Nasuta tnasuta@gmail.com , Jason Colenzo colenzofitness@gmail.com Cost: There is no cost to this program, but BRRC membership is requested. To join, click here
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When is BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program 2026 — Baltimore, MD?
BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program 2026 — Baltimore, MD takes place on July 1, 2026. The race is held in Baltimore, Maryland.
Where is BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program 2026 — Baltimore, MD held?
BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program 2026 — Baltimore, MD is held at PO Box 9825 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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