Event Description
The Red Coyote 16 week Half/Full Marathon Training Program and 8 week Quarter Marathon Training Program are designed to help you train for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 26, 2026 but can be used to train for any spring event. Whether you're attempting your first distance run or shooting for a new PR, there is a place for you in our Pack and all abilities are welcome! We'll help you achieve your goal safely by a gradual and strategic increase in training mileage. There will be informative clinics and guest speakers to give advice and instruction on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, and many other areas to help you have a successful race. We have more than 60 experienced pace group coaches who will support you, keep you motivated and make it fun! There will be a meet and greet for all participants on Sunday, January 4th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve location. This is a great chance to meet the coaches and fellow participants!
HALF/FULL MARATHON TRAINING
The 16 week Half/Full Marathon Training Program will begin Tuesday, January 6th at 6:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store. Tuesday evening runs will either originate from the Red Coyote Classen Curve store or offsite at some of the best running locations in the metro area!
Our first Sunday morning group long run will be at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store on January 11th at 6:00am/6:30am. Those training for the full marathon will start at 6:00am and those training for the half marathon will start at 6:30am. Most Sunday runs will start at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store, with the exception of February 1st & March 15th which will start at the Oklahoma City National Memorial, March 29th which will start at Red Coyote Edmond and April 12th which will start at Red Coyote Norman. Make a note, the only day we won't meet in person is Sunday, April 5th which is Easter. Red Coyote will be closed so employees can enjoy time with their families. There will be scheduled mileage for that day, but it will be an OYO (on your own) day!
QUARTER MARATHON TRAINING
The 8 week Quarter Marathon Training Program will begin Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm and will always meet at the same time and location as the half/full group, but will have their own separate mileage schedule. Sunday runs will begin at 6:30am. All will be at the Red Coyote Classen Curve store, with the exception of March 15th which will start at the Oklahoma City National Memorial, March 29th which will start at Red Coyote Edmond and April 12th which will start at Red Coyote Norman. Make a note, the only day we won't meet in person is Sunday, April 5th which is Easter. Red Coyote will be closed so employees can enjoy time with their families. There will be scheduled mileage for that day, but it will be an OYO (on your own) day!
As mentioned earlier, we'll have over 60 Pack Coaches to lead and motivate you during our training runs. We offer the following Pace Groups to assist in meeting and exceeding your goals!
7-8 Full, Half & Quarter
8-9 Full, Half & Quarter
9-10 Full, Half & Quarter
10-11 Full, Half & Quarter
11-12 Full, Half & Quarter
12-13 Full, Half & Quarter
13-14 Full, Half & Quarter
14-15 Half & Quarter Only
15-17 Half & Quarter Only
17-20 Half & Quarter Only
Rucking Half & Quarter Only
The full marathon training groups only go up to a 13-14 minute pace due to race cut-off times in the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. You'll be prompted to select the group you plan to train with when you register. That is just to help us plan, you are free to move around and find the best group for you at anytime!
These programs are FREE again this season! You'll receive a welcome email, training handbook and link to join the private Facebook group page for the Half/Full in mid December and the Quarter in mid February a few weeks prior to the start of training.
Questions? Come to our informational meeting which will last approximately 30-45 minutes, or until all questions have been answered. The meeting will also have a Zoom option for those unable to meet in person.
• Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 PM at Red Coyote Classen Curve (In Person and Zoom)
Zoom Link for 12/16 - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89985229875?pwd=bgt6rLylxucoBxaKKclh31mI7zuWXS.1
There will be a meet and greet for all participants on Sunday, January 4th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Red Coyote Classen Curve location. This is a great chance to meet the coaches and fellow participants! You have the option to pre-purchase a commemorative Training Program short sleeve performance t-shirt during registration for $15.00. No purchase is required. The shirts will be printed once registration closes and I'll send notification when they are available for pick up.
