Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program

Riverfront Park- 200 Welles Street, Glastonbury CT

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Get Ready to Run! 5K Training Program

The Glastonbury River Runners offers this 9 week training program to encourage local friends to get up and move! Let us help you reach your goal of completing a 5K (3.1 miles). Through this nine-week training program, we are here to offer you group support, motivation and fun along the way! Not only will you complete your goal, but you also will meet some fantastic running partners in the GRR family. You can do this and we're here to help!

📅 Dates & Location

Meeting Days: The Get Ready to Run program will meet two days a week.
Saturdays: Sessions take place at Riverfront Park, 200 Welles Street, Glastonbury, CT.
Wednesdays: Sessions begin at 6 p.m. at Glastonbury High School, Lot D (to the left of the gymnasium, off Hubbard Street).
Weather Policy: Training will be held rain or shine, unless there is thunder & lightning.

👟 Training Details

Your Pace: Participants will train at the pace that they feel comfortable with to achieve their weekly goals.
Coach Support: Various coaches will be spread throughout the group to support all pace levels.
Additional Training: Additional training segments on your own (or with a friend) are recommended.
Free Race Entry: Our training program includes free entry into the Highland Park Market Firecracker 5K race on June 29 from Rotary Field in Glastonbury.

🏅 Registration Information

All you have to do is register, show up, and we will get you to the finish! The GRR Family looks forward to getting to know you, supporting you and cheering you on as you cross that finish line! To better keep the group focused and assure we have the proper amount of coaches to assist you along the way, registration for this session is limited to 50 runners. Get your spot early!

📋 What's Included

Training: Training at experience level.
Running Shirt: A running shirt on Race Day.
Race Entry: Race entry to the Highland Park Market Firecracker 5K on June 25!
Presentations: Presentations by a specialist in the health and fitness field during the program.
Social Opportunities: Opportunity for socializing with fellow runners after each session.
GRR Club Membership: GRR Club Membership for the 2025 Calendar Year ($30 value) including access to private FB page, discounts, and emails about varied distance runs and outing opportunities after runs.