Beginning March 1

The Pre-K 5K Walking Program is designed for beginners who want to safely build endurance, improve cardiovascular fitness, and gain confidence moving toward a 5K goal. Participants meet 2–3 days per week for guided, structured sessions in a friendly, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace.

Whether you’re returning to activity or starting for the very first time, this program helps you start where you are, build consistency step-by-step, and finish together as a community. No prior experience is required—just show up, move, and grow.

Group Training Session Details (Walk–Run / 5K / 10K)

Session Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Runners: 7:00 PM (warm-up and prep; running begins at approximately 7:15 PM)

Saturdays

• Runners: 9:00 AM (warm-up and prep; running begins at approximately 9:15 AM)

Walkers and runners meet separately to ensure each group receives appropriate pacing, instruction, and support.

Training Environment

Most sessions take place on a track to provide a safe, controlled, and easily adaptable training environment.

Depending on the workout and participant goals, sessions may occasionally venture onto nearby roads to build real-world running and walking confidence.

What Each Session Includes

Beginner-Friendly Structure
Each session is designed to meet participants where they are, whether walking, run-walking, or running continuously.

Coach-Led Warm-Up
Dynamic warm-ups prepare the body for movement, improve mobility, and reduce injury risk.

Guided Walk-Run or Run Workout
Participants follow a structured workout focused on building endurance, pacing, and confidence. Progressions are gradual and adaptable for all fitness levels.

Coaching Tips & Education
Ongoing guidance on pacing, breathing, running mechanics, recovery, gear, and training principles is provided throughout the session.

Cool-Down & Recovery
Structured cool-down activities help promote recovery and reinforce healthy movement habits.

Introduction to Light Strength & Flexibility Work
Short strength, stability, and flexibility exercises may be included to support running and walking performance and reduce injury risk.

Program Benefits

• Build endurance and aerobic capacity

• Increase or maintain overall fitness

• Support cardiovascular health

• Learn safe and effective training techniques

• Train in a supportive, inclusive community

• Receive guidance from a qualified coach

Group Training Session Details (Walk–Run / 5K / 10K)

Session Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• Runners: 7:00 PM (warm-up and prep; running begins at approximately 7:15 PM)

Saturdays

• Runners: 9:00 AM (warm-up and prep; running begins at approximately 9:15 AM)

Walkers and runners meet separately to ensure each group receives appropriate pacing, instruction, and support.

Training Environment

Most sessions take place on a track to provide a safe, controlled, and easily adaptable training environment.

Depending on the workout and participant goals, sessions may occasionally venture onto nearby roads to build real-world running and walking confidence.

What Each Session Includes

Beginner-Friendly Structure
Each session is designed to meet participants where they are, whether walking, run-walking, or running continuously.

Coach-Led Warm-Up
Dynamic warm-ups prepare the body for movement, improve mobility, and reduce injury risk.

Guided Walk-Run or Run Workout
Participants follow a structured workout focused on building endurance, pacing, and confidence. Progressions are gradual and adaptable for all fitness levels.

Coaching Tips & Education
Ongoing guidance on pacing, breathing, running mechanics, recovery, gear, and training principles is provided throughout the session.

Cool-Down & Recovery
Structured cool-down activities help promote recovery and reinforce healthy movement habits.

Introduction to Light Strength & Flexibility Work
Short strength, stability, and flexibility exercises may be included to support running and walking performance and reduce injury risk.

Program Benefits

• Build endurance and aerobic capacity

• Increase or maintain overall fitness

• Support cardiovascular health

• Learn safe and effective training techniques

• Train in a supportive, inclusive community

• Receive guidance from a qualified coach