Portland Half & Full Marathon Training Group

Run the Rose City: The Official Portland Marathon In-Person Training Program

Ready to conquer the miles with the best crew in PDX? Whether you’re aiming for your very first finish line or a shiny new PR, Fleet Feet Portland is teaming up with the Portland Marathon to get you there.

This isn't just a "running club"—it’s a 14-week journey designed for all bodies, all paces, and all people. We believe everyone belongs on the pavement, and we’ve got the expert coaching to prove it.

Investment & Goal Setting

Choose your distance and join the community! We offer tailored coaching for both programs to ensure you feel confident on race day. For your safety we encourage each person to to have the followng capabilities.

• For the Full Marathon we encourage people to half the ability to run a 10K by July 1st  Register Here 
• For the Half Marathon we encourage people tho have the ability to run a 5K by July 1st  Register Here 

The Schedule: 14 Weeks to Greatness

We kick off Wednesday, July 1st and power through until race week, ending Saturday, October 3rd.

• Speed & Form (Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM): Meet us at the Duniway Track to find your gears. Our coaches focus on efficiency and mechanics to make you faster and stronger.

• Endurance & Community (Saturdays @ 8:00 AM): Meet at the Fleet Feet Portland Store for those crucial long runs. We’ll tackle the miles together with plenty of high-fives and encouragement.

What’s in Your Training Arsenal?

We provide the tools; you provide the sweat. When you join the team, you get:

• Tailored Coaching & Mentorship: Highly educated coaches and encouraging mentors who provide individual attention and keep you accountable.

• Weekly Educational Focus: Each week we deep-dive into topics like nutrition, recovery, and pacing to build your "running arsenal."

• Final Surge Access: Free access to this robust platform for direct communication with coaches and your personalized weekly training plan.

• The VIP Treatment: * Private Route Preview: Get the inside scoop on the course a month early.

  • Race Day VIP Support: Includes secure item retrieval at the finish line and a dedicated Team Decompressing Zone.

• Perks & Parties: * 15% In-Store Discount at Fleet Feet Portland (excludes electronics).

  • Mid-Program Celebration Package and a massive post-race team celebration!

Why Train With Us?

"We don't just run; we grow."

You’ll be surrounded by an empowering, inclusive community that celebrates every milestone. From the first mile in July to the final stretch in October, we are here to get you over that finish line!

Ready to join the family and crush your goals?

Program Details

• Training Program: 14 weeks lead up to the Portland  Full Half Marathon with suggested runs, weekly workouts, and long runs.
• Experienced Coaching and Mentorship: To Be Announced  
• Session Dates: July 1, 2026 – October 3, 2026.
• Weekly Workouts: Wednesdays at Duniway Park Track @ 6:00 PM.
• Long Runs: Saturdays at Fleet Feet Portland @ 8:00 AM.
• Cost: Half Marathon: $175 Full Marathon: $200

Other Events

Summer Block Parties: June,18th, July 16th, August 20th @ Fleet Feet Portland Store from 5pm-9pm.

We highly encourage all training group members to join our block parties, they are fun way to be a part of the runn community, support local business, feed yout competieive nature, and possibly win some raffle prizes. Additionally our first Summer block party on June 18th will have a Meet Your Coaches Section! It is great time to introduce yourself a before the program begins and ask any questions!

Sign Up Here for the Block Parties: Register Here!

Frequently Asked Questions

• I'm not comfortable meeting in person. Is this training group still a good fit for me?

We think so! Since we provide a training program, you can do your weekly workouts solo and on your own time. You can still reach out to our coaching team via email if you have any questions about your workout!

• Where do you meet each week?

Wednesday evenings at Duniway Track (2815 SW Barbur Blvd.) @ 6:00 PM

Saturday mornings at our Portland store (2111 NW Savier St.) @ 8:30 AM.

• What should I bring to the workouts?

Bring some gear to work out in, a water bottle, and a good attitude. 

• I haven’t signed up for the race yet, is it too late?

 Nope! You can sign up for it here if you haven’t already.