Half Marathon Training

Are you ready to transition from those cold winter months and crush an April half marathon?

Sponsored by New Balance, our 10-week Half Marathon Training Program meets twice a week to help you build distance and stay motivated through the tough winter months. The training schedule is in line with the fourth annual Jersey City Half Marathon on Sunday, April 19, 2026.  Got a half (or *full marathon) planned in the approximate training trimeframe of February 7th - April 19th? Then this program is perfect for you!

Stay accountable and motivated with a training plan including daily assignments for running, run/walk intervals, cross training, and recovery. Work with experienced Fleet Feet coaches and mentors on speed, endurance, running mechanics, fueling, hydration and more. Utilizing the **Final Surge training app, your coaches can tailor training to your comfort level, distance and ability.

*THINKING OF RUNNING JC FULL MARATHON? We can provide you with a marathon distance training plan and camaraderie of group training. In order to meet the marathon training mileage, you'll need to pre-load or add-on to the scheduled half marathon long runs. If you have questions on how the program will make full marathon training adjustments, please email us at paul@fleetfeetmontclair.com.

We believe that training programs can be life changing. Setting goals, making friends, being part of a community, getting stronger and healthier, achieving new potentials - that's what it's all about!

GOAL EVENT

Jersey City Half on April 19

WORKOUT TIMES | LOCATIONS

Training Months - February 7, thru April 14, 2026

• KICK OFF | INFO MEETING - TUESDAY, 6:30PM, February 3, 2026
  • at Fleet Feet Montclair
  • Registered for the program or simply want to learn more about it? All are welcome to meet our coaches, get info about the training schedule and hear about the program structure.
  • TRAINING STARTS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
• • Long Group Runs
    • Saturdays, February 7 - April 11, 7:00am at Fleet Feet
  • Interval / Speed Training
    • Tuesdays, February 10 - April 14, 6:30pm at Brookdale Park, Bloomfield

**FINAL SURGE APP! It's like having your coach in your pocket.

• Easily see your specific Training Plan in the Final Surge App (iOS and Android)
• Access to resources and educational video links
• Daily text and email workout reminders

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Weekly informational emails
• New Balance swag & special discounts
• 10% discount on all in-store purchases throughout program duration
• $25 Discount Coupon for Jersey City Half
• Coach developed weekly plan includes speed & tempo workouts, cross-training, rest days, long group runs, accommodations for a variety of fitness levels

SUGGESTED ACTIVITY LEVEL

• Training program starts at 5 miles
• Run or run/walk 4 miles consecutively at a 15 min/mile pace or faster
  • Please note that the Jersey City Half has a cut-off time of 10:30 AM (3h 30 min after the start) 

REGISTRATION

• EARLY FROST DISCOUNT!
  • $160 February 3, 11:59pm, 2026 (does not include race registration)
  • $175 after February 3, 2026 (does not include race registration
  • Less than $9 a class
  • No refunds after program start date