5K Training
Running or Walking Groups available. No running experience necessary.
Whether you are a walker looking to take your first running steps or an experienced 5Ker looking to improve your speed, there is a place in our training group for you! Each group targets a local 5K race but regardless of if you are racing at the end of the program, this group will help you establish a consistent running routine.
This 6-week 5K training program is offered at Charm City Run locations. You will meet twice a week for supported group runs with your fellow runners and coach - once for a speed workout and once for a distance run in addition to following a weekly training plan. The small group atmosphere will also allow you to connect with other runners in the area.
No running experience necessary! Runners, walkers and run/walkers of all levels welcome!
Join a New 5K Group!
Our next 5K groups start Saturday, September 2nd and targets the Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday, October 14th. Regardless of if you want to race - join the group to enjoy creating a consistent running routine with a supportive small group!
Scroll down for specific meeting dates and times.
REGISTER
All groups will provide virtual training resources, but if you would like to sign up for the totally virtual training option, please select that in the drop down below when registering.
What to Expect
Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with safety guidelines and planned routes
Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels
Weekly training plans and emails
Access to expert coaching services and advice
Gait analysis with footwear recommendations
10% store discount at Charm City Run
15% Charm City Run owned race discount
Nutrition, gear and injury prevention education
Altra premium
Training Dates & Times
Check out the meeting dates and times for the training location closest to you.
Where will we run? Groups run from local areas near their “home base” store. We will meet in open, spacious location to allow for distancing before we start our runs.
Annapolis
First Run:
Saturday, September 2nd 7:30am
Training Runs:
Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Saturdays at 7:30am
Coach: Stefanie Smith
BEL AIR
First Run:
Saturday, September 2nd at 7:00am
Training Runs:
Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Saturdays at 7:30am
Coach: Rebekah Clunie
columbia
First Run:
Saturday, September 2nd at 8:30am
Training Runs:
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Saturdays at 8:30am
Coach: Amy Brewer
Fells Point
First Run:
Saturday, September 2nd at 7:30am
Training Runs:
Tuesdays at 6:30am or 6:30pm
Saturdays at 7:30am
Coach: Aliya Reich & Jen Anderson
timonium
First Run:
Sunday, September 3rd at 7:30am
Training Runs:
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Sundays at 7:30am
Coach: Jacqueline Schoen
Virtual Training
Prefer to train totally on your own? Register for virtual training! You will receive weekly emails with your training plan and access to an expert coach. Select “Virtual Training” as your location when you register.
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Word on the Street
"When I turned 54, I thought, ‘now is the time to join a running program!’ I did not feel out of place in this group. I felt welcomed and encouraged. So I kept attending and laughing and training and, to my surprise, started to be able to run a short distance without stopping. When I started I literally could not run around a city block without stopping. With many of my friends from my running group, I ran my first 5K without walking at the Baltimore's Women's Classic a few months later. I was so amazed that I was able to accomplish this that I actually cried."
- Julie
Questions?
Do you have a question about our 5k training program? Send an email to our Training Director, Kelly Maurer, at kellym@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
Altra proudly sponsors Charm City Run training programs.
