2026 Spring Half Marathon Training — Baltimore
First Run
Saturday, January 10, 2026Start Time
7:00 amTraining Runs
Every Tuesday Every SaturdayStart Time
6:30 pm 7:00 am
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Coach: Meghan Fugate
Meghan has been coaching running since the Fall of 2000 when she started the Middle School Cross Country Team at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson. Since then she helped start the Middle School Cross Country Team at Garrison Forest School and coached their Varsity Team for five years. Beginning in 2007, Meghan coached Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field at Mercy High School and Varsity Cross Country. After being at Mercy for 7 years, she coached CCBC Essex’ Women’s Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track Teams for 2.5 years. Meghan began running in Middle School and completed her first marathon at the age of 19. She has completed countless 5k’s, 10k’s, 10 milers and half marathons. She has completed more than 50 marathons including the New York City Marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon and Chicago. Her ultimate goal is to run a marathon in every state! Meghan has used triathlons for cross training and has completed 4 Half Ironmans and Ironman Maryland as well as open water endurance events. In 2011, Meghan began coaching at Charm City Run in Howard County where she worked with a variety of runners ranging from beginner 5k walkers and runners through marathoners looking to set new prs! And now, Meghan is the Fells Point Store Lead and has taken her coaching prowess to our city location. Follow your coach on Instagram! @coachmeghan262
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for half marathon training. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.
Sponsored by Altra
Description
Do you have a goal of running a half marathon? This program is open to everyone from the runner attempting their first endurance event to the repeat competitive runner. Training can be individualized to your experience and goals. The program will prepare to race your best – whether you’re new to long distance running or a seasoned half marathoner.
Our half marathon training meets two times as week- once a week for speed/ hill/ interval workouts and once a week for long runs. Your expert coach will also provide you with a weekly training plan that will guide your preparation for your target half marathon. Along the way you’ll learn about about increasing your mileage, tempo runs, track workouts, hill workouts, recovery runs, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and much more.
Most locations offer half marathon training two times a year with an option for a 12 week block or an 18 week block of training. Our Winter/ Spring training block trains athletes through May 16th, 2026. Every coach can adapt your training for other half marathons during that timeframe.
Our Half Marathon blocks started in January 2026 but if you are interested in joining after that date, please email natalie@charmcityrun.com.
Requirements
To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have a base level of running under your belt before joining this group. What does that mean? We ask that at the beginning of the program you are able to run/walk 3-4 miles at one time and are currently running 10-15 miles per week. This does not mean you need to be able to run the entire way but just that you are comfortable covering that distance. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry ask the coach for you location. You will be surprised that most people meet these requirements and are able to join the group.
What To Expect
- Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with planned routes, hydration and companionship
-
Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels
-
Weekly training plans – beginner and intermediate options
-
Access to expert coaching services and advice
-
$20 Charm City Run Gift Card
-
10% In-store discount at Charm City Run
- 15% off Charm City Run signature races
-
Nutrition, gear and injury prevention education
-
Altra training premiums
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
2026 Spring Half Marathon Training — Baltimore
First Run
Saturday, January 10, 2026Start Time
7:00 amTraining Runs
Every Tuesday Every SaturdayStart Time
6:30 pm 7:00 am
Sponsored by Altra
Description
Do you have a goal of running a half marathon? This program is open to everyone from the runner attempting their first endurance event to the repeat competitive runner. Training can be individualized to your experience and goals. The program will prepare to race your best – whether you’re new to long distance running or a seasoned half marathoner.
Our half marathon training meets two times as week- once a week for speed/ hill/ interval workouts and once a week for long runs. Your expert coach will also provide you with a weekly training plan that will guide your preparation for your target half marathon. Along the way you’ll learn about about increasing your mileage, tempo runs, track workouts, hill workouts, recovery runs, nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and much more.
Most locations offer half marathon training two times a year with an option for a 12 week block or an 18 week block of training. Our Winter/ Spring training block trains athletes through May 16th, 2026. Every coach can adapt your training for other half marathons during that timeframe.
Our Half Marathon blocks started in January 2026 but if you are interested in joining after that date, please email natalie@charmcityrun.com.
Requirements
To safely meet your goal we do ask that you have a base level of running under your belt before joining this group. What does that mean? We ask that at the beginning of the program you are able to run/walk 3-4 miles at one time and are currently running 10-15 miles per week. This does not mean you need to be able to run the entire way but just that you are comfortable covering that distance. Are you not sure if you meet these requirements? Don’t worry ask the coach for you location. You will be surprised that most people meet these requirements and are able to join the group.
What To Expect
- Supported group runs and workouts twice a week with planned routes, hydration and companionship
-
Positive and welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all levels
-
Weekly training plans – beginner and intermediate options
-
Access to expert coaching services and advice
-
$20 Charm City Run Gift Card
-
10% In-store discount at Charm City Run
- 15% off Charm City Run signature races
-
Nutrition, gear and injury prevention education
-
Altra training premiums
Questions
Do you have a question about our training programs? Send an email to our Training Director, Natalie Ferguson, at natalie@charmcityrun.com and we will get back to you with more information.
Share With Friends
Coach: Meghan Fugate
Meghan has been coaching running since the Fall of 2000 when she started the Middle School Cross Country Team at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson. Since then she helped start the Middle School Cross Country Team at Garrison Forest School and coached their Varsity Team for five years. Beginning in 2007, Meghan coached Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field at Mercy High School and Varsity Cross Country. After being at Mercy for 7 years, she coached CCBC Essex’ Women’s Cross Country and Indoor and Outdoor Track Teams for 2.5 years. Meghan began running in Middle School and completed her first marathon at the age of 19. She has completed countless 5k’s, 10k’s, 10 milers and half marathons. She has completed more than 50 marathons including the New York City Marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon and Chicago. Her ultimate goal is to run a marathon in every state! Meghan has used triathlons for cross training and has completed 4 Half Ironmans and Ironman Maryland as well as open water endurance events. In 2011, Meghan began coaching at Charm City Run in Howard County where she worked with a variety of runners ranging from beginner 5k walkers and runners through marathoners looking to set new prs! And now, Meghan is the Fells Point Store Lead and has taken her coaching prowess to our city location. Follow your coach on Instagram! @coachmeghan262
Virtual Training
We also offer virtual training options for half marathon training. You can either purchase a training plan or sign up for monthly virtual training with access to an expert coach.
