5K Training Group Spring 2026
Our Fleet Feet Bloomington 5K Training Program is an 8-week program is designed to help you cross the finish line of your first 5K, cross it again after taking time off from running, or help seasoned runners meet a new performance goal. Whether you are brand new to exercise or are currently doing a run/walk routine this program is for you!
We believe it is important to train with a goal in mind, usually (but not always) that goal is a race. For this program our graduation race will be The St. Patrick's Day 5K on Sunday March 15, 2026 in Bloomington, IL. However, you can also use this program to train for any race you choose or just to run with great people.
There will be an optional informational session on Tuesday, January 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Fleet Feet. Come learn more details about the program to determine if it is the right one for you. The first workout will be Saturday, January 17 at 8:30 a.m. at Fleet Feet.
Program Details
When: Weekly group training runs will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
Where: The group will meet at Fleet Feet Bloomington, Tipton Park, Rosa Parks Commons, and other locations in Bloomington-Normal. Participants will receive a program calendar that highlights where the group will meet each week as well as weekly email reminders.
Program Cost: $70 (Program cost does not include race registration fees.)
Additional Info: This program incorporates a walking warm-up and cool-down and run/walk intervals. Over the course of eight weeks participants will build up to 3.5 miles. Participants should be able to comfortably walk at least 15 minutes at the start of our program.
As part of this Fleet Feet Bloomington Training Program, you receive:
**An eight week 5K training plan with weekly workouts for running, cross training, and recovery
**Twice a week runs with a coach and mentor-guided training sessions
**The camaraderie of others that are excited to be running with other people!
**Educational information on running form, running motivation, nutrition, hydration and more
**Support from coaches and other participants to answer individual questions and help motivate you on your training journey
**Program technical shirt and other great swag
**A 15% store discount for the duration of the program (excludes sale items and electronics)
**A social media group (Band) for participants only, and access to a training program graduates Facebook group after program completion
If you have any questions or for more information please email our Training Program Coordinator Christine Kachelmuss at (christine@fleetfeetbloomington.com)
Registration closes January 28.
NEXT EVENT
5K Info Session
Tuesday, January 13th at 05:30 PM
Informational session to learn about the 5K training program and get all your questions answered
105 Krispy Kreme Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704
EVENT SCHEDULE
DAY 1 5K Info Session
Tuesday, Jan 13th 5:30pm
Informational session to learn about the 5K training program and get all your questions answered
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 2 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Jan 17th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 3 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Jan 20th 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 4 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Jan 24th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 5 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Jan 27th 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 6 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Jan 31st 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 7 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Feb 3rd 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 8 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Feb 7th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 9 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Feb 10th 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 10 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Feb 14th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 11 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Feb 17th 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 12 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Feb 21st 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 13 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Feb 24th 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 14 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Feb 28th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 15 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Mar 3rd 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 16 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Mar 7th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 17 5K Tuesday Group Runs
Tuesday, Mar 10th 5:30pm
5K weekly Tuesday group runs
| When | 5:30pm |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |
DAY 18 5K Saturday Group Runs
Saturday, Mar 14th 8:30am
5K weekly Saturday group runs
| When | 8:30am |
| Where |
105 Krispy Kreme Drive Suite #5 Bloomington, IL 61704 |





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