Medved Endurance Project

Five Weeks to Five Miles Training Program

October 20 - November 26

Tuesdays @ 6pm and Saturdays @ 8am

Got your sights set on The Feast 5 Mile Run? We've got a plan to get you there.

Join the Medved Endurance Project for Five Weeks to Five Miles, a supportive, coached training program designed to build your endurance, improve your speed, and boost your confidence leading up to Rochester's favorite Thanksgiving morning tradition!

Whether you're taking on five miles for the first time, getting back into running, or looking to chase a faster finish time, we'll help you train with purpose and reach your goals.

Information

The Medved Endurance Project is a supportive, encouraging, community-based training program offered through Medved Running & Walking Outfitters. Our group includes walkers and runners of all levels—social accountability partners, marathon training pain-cave pushers, new moms, seasoned grandpas, and everyone in between.

For those who want to build consistency, strength, and endurance with supportive coaching and group accountability throughout the year, we have two membership levels that run in calendar-year quarters, but you can join at any time throughout the year. Choose the schedule and membership level that works best for you:

Full Program: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm and Saturdays at 8:00 am
Weekend Program: Saturdays at 8:00 am only

The MEP also offers targeted, race specific programs throughout the year with the Full Program:

Buffalo Marathon & Half Marathon: 16 weeks of Full program benefits. 2026 program has concluded.
Jungle Jog 5k Program: 8 weeks of Full program benefits from May 26 – July 19, 2026. 2026 program has concluded.
Five Weeks to Five Miles: 5 weeks of Full program benefits from October 20 – November 26, 2026 - Register NOW!

We meet at a variety of locations around the Rochester area. Some of our favorites include: Genesee Valley Park, Cobbs Hill, Brighton Town Park, and the Riverway/Canalway Trails.

Ready to get started? Join the Medved Endurance Project today to train with us—and discover how far you can go together.

Weekend Program ($25/Qtr or $80/Annual) – This level includes:

Saturday Morning (8:00 am) Group Runs
Bonus Trail Runs! Typically held Sunday mornings at 8:30 am
Discount entry for Medved Madness, The Feast Thanksgiving Day Race, and other regional races.
Member special events & outings
Medved Endurance Project swag
Medved Store Coupon – if registered at the start of each quarter

Full Program ($110/Qtr or $400/Annual prorated) – This level includes:

All Weekend Program benefits
Tuesday Night (6:00 pm) Coached workouts. This consists of Hills, Speed, Endurance & Clinics
Season appropriate trail and snowshoe runs
Includes all race specific training plans or a personalized training plan upon request
Enhanced Store Coupon