Race Details

Next Step Training – Half Full Marathon

Next Step Training – Half Full Marathon is an upcoming race scheduled for Tue, Jun 30 2026 in Columbia, MD (America/New York timezone).
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  • 2026-06-30

    Race Date

  • Open

    Registration Status

  • Columbia, MD

    Location

Event Schedule

Here is the latest schedule of events:

Name Distance Type Price Start Time
Next Step Training – Half Marathon 13.1 Miles running_only $115.00 6/30/2026 18:15
Next Step Training – Full Marathon 26.2 Miles running_only $115.00 6/30/2026 18:15

Next Step Training – Half Full Marathon Race Details

The latest details from your Race Directors:

Join the Howard County Striders for one of their prestigious training programs!
Are you ready to take your Half or Full marathon endurance training to the “Next Step”?
If so, you’re in for a fun ride this Summer and Fall!
Please be advised this program is NOT intended for brand new runners, nor for anyone 18 years of age or younger. Rather, the Next Step is to take your running to the Next Level. As such, there are certain minimum essentials required to be successful:
Minimum Base MileageIf targeting a FULL marathon: Able to run at least 20-25 miles per/week (base mileage).Able to perform a long run of AT LEAST 10 miles at start of programIf targeting a HALF marathon: Able to run AT LEAST 10-15 miles per/week
Minimum PaceYou need to be able to maintain a pace of 13 minutes or faster pace of constant running.  Runners who are unable to maintain this pace on the time trial, may be asked to switch programs to one of a shorter distance.  We will not be including a walk/run or Galloway style training option for this program.
Time TrialWe will conduct a 5 mile time trial for all participants on the first day of the program to assess current fitness level and to group participants appropriately for optimal training and success

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Columbia, MD

(America/New York timezone)

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