Let's Train Together!

Geared toward local New York City runners of all levels, these workouts offer coaching, camaraderie, and the inspiration that comes from running with others. No matter where you are on your running journey, your training will be supported in a welcoming atmosphere by coaches who encourage you to pursue your goals and have fun.

New to running or returning to the sport after a long break? We have a Fundamentals group that is perfect for just getting started or easing back into it. Chasing that PR or just want to take your training to the next level? Our coaching team can meet you where you’re at and provide challenging workouts geared toward your racing and personal fitness goals. Plus, you’ll train with other runners at your level to help you stay motivated.

Each Group Training class is one hour long and held in a New York City park, unless otherwise noted. Keeping safety top of mind, workout pace groups will be kept small in number. Group Training has been helping runners achieve their goals since 2016.

• 7,000 total athletes trained
• 70+ experienced coaches
• 7 locations throughout the city
  

How It Works

NYRR Group Training workouts are based on Rate of Perceived Exertion or RPE. This is a scale to determine how you feel on the run, rather than pace. The coaches will explain this throughout the session.

Every NYRR Group Training workout begins with a warm-up (including running technique work) and ends with a strength-and-flexibility component. All sessions include challenging workouts, such as intervals or tempo runs. To comply with local and state safety protocols, you will be split into small groups at your first workout by your coaches.

Runners are split into pace groups on their first day of class based off their current NYRR best pace. For those who have not run an NYRR race, the coaches will ask you a few quick questions about your running history to find a group that matches your goal and paces. Runners can move between groups depending on how they feel that day or what their current goals are.

All weekday workouts will last about one hour, and bag check will be offered at each workout unless noted otherwise. Bags will be overseen by an NYRR coach during the workout.

Registration Dates

Registration Opens: Dec. 10

Session Dates: Jan. 7 – Mar. 15 (10 weeks)

Registration Opens: Mar. 4

Session Dates: Mar. 25 – May 16 (8 weeks)

Registration Opens: May 6

Session Dates: May 27 – Jun. 27 (5 weeks)

Registration Opens: Jun. 17

Session Dates: Jul. 8 – Aug. 29 (8 weeks)

Registration Opens: Aug. 19

Session Dates: Sep. 10 – Oct. 31 (8 weeks)

Registration Opens: Oct. 21

Session Dates: Nov. 11. – Dec. 19 (5 weeks)

“I felt I needed guidance to make progress. I was also looking forward to meeting other runners, so group training was a perfect fit...NYRR added the sense of community to my life." Ekaterina S.

“The coaches are energetic and encouraging, focused on the individual, from the fastest to the slowest." Drew S.

“I like to be able to train smart via targeted trainings each week, instead of running at the same pace on my own." Giulia G.

“I couldn't have run my first TCS New York City Marathon in 2019 without the Weekend Long Run training. It supported me physically with my first long runs of 14, 16, 18, and 20 miles, and mentally with the assurance that YES, I CAN do this!” Simone S.

“Thank you coaches for your guidance and calming my nerves leading to my first half." Rosario B.

Safety

We’ve worked hard to adapt our long-standing in-person training program with safety top of mind. All workouts will adhere to strict social distancing guidelines. Participants not following these policies will be asked to immediately rectify failing to follow directions. In cases where the participant refuses, they will be asked to immediately leave the event. Participants who do not comply with this policy may be temporarily or permanently suspended from NYRR offerings.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

All runners can receive a refund within two weeks of the class beginning. After those two weeks, refunds will not be allowed, and deferments will be allowed only in special cases.

If NYRR must cancel due to weather or other unsafe conditions, you will be notified via text, email, and our NYRR Group Training Facebook group.

Requesting Reasonable Accommodations for Group Training

We value the participation of every individual in our group training program and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. If you require reasonable accommodations to fully participate in our training activities, we're here to assist you. Please follow these steps to request accommodations:

To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact training@nyrr.org. If a reasonable accommodation cannot be provided at the event coordinator level, you may contact NYRR’s Accessibility Director, in the Diversity, Equity, Social Responsibility department, at accessibility@nyrr.org, and your reasonable accommodation request will be reviewed. Reasonable accommodations differ and some may require additional time to source and provide. We encourage you to contact us a least 72 hours prior to the date that the accommodation will be requested for.

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