MARATHONFEST: Winter/Spring Training Session

January 18, 2025 - May 10, 2025

The Winter/Spring Session of MarathonFest is an ADVANCED training session geared towards our Boston Qualifiers and those doing more challenging spring races such as Big Sur, Nashville, Kentucky Derby, Pittsburg or Flying Pig. We begin training at higher mileage than our Summer/Fall Session and include hill workouts. This session is recommended for those who have previously completed a half marathon or full marathon distance. 

All participants must have recently completed a full or half marathon. Full marathon training schedules will potentially begin with higher mileage ranging from 14-10 and Spring Half Marathoners begin at 8 miles.

All runners are assigned to Pace Groups for the weekend run for company, support, and guidance. Please check our Pace Group Leader page BEFORE registering to be sure we have a Pace Group that fits your training needs. TRAINING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Pace Groups Leaders »

Sessions

Session I: January - May (Winter/Spring)
Session II: June - January (Summer/Fall)

Annual Membership is available for January enrollment only

Upcoming Session

Session I: January 18, 2025 to May 10, 2025
Session II: June 12, 2025 to January 11, 2026

3 Days / Week

Tuesdays 5:00 am workouts - Track workouts designed
for distance runners. Meet  at the Glenridge Middle School track.

Thursdays 5:00 am workouts - Hill and tempo runs
for building strength and stamina. Meet at Glenridge Middle School.
ARRIVE EARLY TO TUES/THURS WORKOUTS TO WARM UP
BEFORE THE WORKOUTS BEGIN.

Saturday – Cady Way
Expect starts between 4:00 am and 5:30 am.
Please check Pace Groups to see if there is a suitable pace group for you. 

Printable MarathonFest Orientation >>

Additional Training >>

Pacing Definition >>

Prerequisite

All participants must have recently completed a full or half marathon. Full marathon training schedules will begin with higher mileage ranging from 14-10 and Spring Half Marathoners begin at 8 miles.

Coach:
Dan Kline

Pace Groups Leaders »

Fee 

$175 New Members- One Session
$150  Alumni* Members- One Session
$250 Annual Membership- Two Sessions: January and June**
(**Offered in Session I ONLY)

*An alumni is one who has participated in this specific
training program within the last two years.

There will be a $25.00 late fee added to anyone
who signs up for MarathonFest after the start date.

Registration 



Contact

Dan Kline
Training Program Co-Director
dkline2703@gmail.com
407-766-8029 

Program Benefits

  • A training schedule

  • Coached workouts 

  • Weekly e-mails

  • 15% OFF discount card at Track Shack

  • Access to AdventHealth professionals


Pace Groups

Runners are divided into Pace Groups for Weekend Runs. Each Pace Group has one or more Pace Group Leaders that plan the route and set the appropriate run pace. All participants must meet the Pace Group pace requirements. Please check to see if there is a Pace Group for YOU before registering. Coaches and Pace Groups »

Runners unable to meet MarathonFest’s prerequisites are encouraged to join one of our other training programs.

Training Locations

Weekday workouts are NOT organized by pace group, so runners may attend either workout that best fits their day. Just show up ready to run! If you cannot make the weekday workouts, please run similar mileage on your own. Please note that the price of the program is not prorated based on attendance. 

TUESDAYS - Attend the 5:00 am Track Workout
- Meet on the Glenridge Middle School track, Orlando
- Runners should arrive 15-30 minutes EARLY to warm up BEFORE the workout begins

THURSDAYS - Attend the 5am Tempo or Hill Run Workout
- 5:00 am meet in the bus lane at Glenridge Middle School, Orlando
- Runners should arrive 15-30 minutes EARLY to warm up BEFORE the workout begins

SATURDAYS* - Cady Way.

*Field Trips

The Summer/Fall Session takes occasional weekend field trips to Apopka and Clermont for hill training. Detailed information will be provided in the weekly emails from the Program Directors and Pace Group Leaders. View start locations »

Rain Policy

Training programs run in the rain! Coaches are present for every workout and workouts are only cancelled if lightning is present in the area at that time.

Refund and Late Policy

Refund and Late Fee Policy- The Training Fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Runners registering AFTER the start date will be charged an ADDITIONAL $25 FEE. Please note that the price of the program is not pro-rated based on attendance.  

Restrictions

NOTE: The Track Shack Fitness Training Programs are designed for persons over the age of 18. Persons younger than 18 interested in training, should check with their school for running/fitness programs or check out Cheetahs Running Club.