RUN-540 Distance Information

Cost of RUN-540 Distance is $125 and that includes 14 weeks of workouts (twice a week), newsletters, access to RUN-540 Coaches, training plans for 10K and half marathon and more! We do require that all RUN-540 participants be 18 or older.  The RUN-540 Session #1 will be training for the Blue Ridge Half Marathon and Star 10K!

Who is the RUN-540 Distance Session for?

Any runner who wants group support during long runs. All participants must be able to maintain the pace of one of our pace groups and must be able to come to workouts able to run at least 5 miles for the 1/2 marathon and 3 miles for the 10K.

Where and when do workouts take place?

Workouts for RUN-540 Distance Sessions take place at Reserve Avenue Fields North, across the street from Carilion Clinic- 3 Riverside. Thursday evening at 6:00pm and Saturday morning workouts start at 7:30am.

Anyone is welcome to TEST DRIVE a RUN-540 Distance workout for free the first week of the session before signing up. Please check-in at the Fleet Feet Sports tent when you arrive.

How do I sign-up for RUN-540 Distance?

Registration is available online at Fitvil.com under RUN-540 Distance 2017 Session #1 (January 16 - April 22) - click the orange button the top right of the screen to register!

Now - Jan. 8: Early bird special of $115
Jan. 9 - Jan. 16: Cost is $125

What are the RUN-540 Distance Groups?

The pace groups for RUN-540 Distance include:

• 10-11 minute per mile pace
• 11-12 minute per mile pace
• 12-13 minute per mile pace
• Run/walk intervals
• Walk (10K only)

If a participant cannot keep up with one of the pace groups, we will recommend that they switch pace groups or will be asked to consider joining the No Boundaries Running & Walking Session.

Are there any incentives?

Early Bird Pricing:  Register before January 8th and receive $10 off of your fee!

Friends & Family Referral Program: Bring a friend or family member who has NEVER been at a Training Program workout to a workout during the first week of training and receive $20 in Fleet Feet Bucks.  If your friend or family member signs up, they will also receive $20 in Fleet Feet Bucks!

Incentive Program: Year-round point system for attending workouts.  The more workouts you attend, the more you earn!

Yearly Participant Alumni Discount: After a participant completes their first session of workouts, their subsequent sessions will be at a discounted price! 

Any rules?

• All RUN-540 participants must have identification with emergency contact information on them at all workouts
• Earphones are NOT allowed at workouts
• Participants must stay with a RUN-540 Leader at all times
• Participants must wear reflective gear and light when warranted.
• Participants must have a hydration system on/wearing at all workouts
• Strollers are not allowed.
• Animals are not allowed.

Do we do any races?

This session we are training for the Blue Ridge Marathon Series 10K and 1/2 Marathon on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

There are races throughout the year that Fleet Feet Sports sponsors and is actively involved with. These races are goal events for all Fleet Feet Sports FITness Sessions. Workouts will not happen on the day of the events, but instead, participants will earn points for participating or volunteering at the races. A current list of Fleet Feet Sports FITness goal events are:

• RVSPCA Tail Chaser 5K, March 25, 2017 - NO WORKOUT
• Blue Ridge Marathon, April 22, 2017 - NO WORKOUT

What does the cost of RUN-540 go towards?

Many people ask why we charge for our programs. The registration fees go towards coaching staff, equipment, insurance and part of the registration goes back to the City of Roanoke to help maintain the Greenways and facilities that we use.

Questions? Contact us!