Membership Levels
Marathon Training_Level 1
A 14-week training program with two coached group workouts per week. Level 1 Marathon Training Plan is for you if:
You are relatively new to the distance, a previously injured runner, or an experienced runner at this distance who prefers a gentler approach with less overall volume & intensity.
There is little difference between your easy pace and race pace.
For Level 1 Marathon training, we recommend that participants have consistently been training at least 15 miles total per week for 3 months and can complete a long run of 8 miles or 90 minutes at a pace of at least 13 minutes per mile.
from $140
January 22 - May 7 Membership:
$140.00
Marathon Training_Level 2
A 14-week training program with two coached group workouts per week. Level 2 Marathon Training Plan is for you if:
You are an experienced runner at this distance who has been running consistently, injury-free, and wishes to improve your time.
You are comfortable running 20 miles per week to begin and 5 days per week.
Level 2 includes more overall volume and intensity than Level 1.
from $140
January 22 - May 7 Membership:
$140.00
Half-Marathon Training_Level 1
A 14-week training program with two coached group workouts per week. Level 1 Half-Marathon Training Plan is for you if:
You are relatively new to the distance, a previously injured runner, or an experienced runner at this distance who prefers a gentler approach with less overall volume & intensity.
There is little difference between your easy pace and race pace.
For Level 1 Half-Marathon training, we recommend that participants have been running consistently with at least 10 total miles per week for 2 or more months and can complete a long run of 4 miles or 60 minutes.
from $140
January 22 - May 7 Membership:
$140.00
Half-Marathon Training_Level 2
A 14-week training program with two coached group workouts per week. Level 2 Half-Marathon Training Plan is for you if:
You are an experienced runner at this distance who has been running consistently, injury-free, and wishes to improve their time.
You are comfortable running 15 miles per week to start and 4 to 5 days per week.
Level 2 includes more overall volume and intensity than Level 1.
from $140
January 22 - May 7 Membership:
$140.00
Fundamentals Training Plan
A 14-week training program with two coached group workouts per week. The Fundamentals Training Plan is for you if:
Your are someone looking to return to running after a break or injury.
You want a structured program to build consistency back into your training, gradually increasing volume and intensity.
This is not a beginner 5K training program, however it is suitable for someone newer to running with general fitness.
Participants should be able to run/walk for at least 30 minutes at the start of training.
from $140
January 22 - May 7 Membership:
$140.00
Group Runs Only
Join TCMA Group Training Spring Session for two coached group runs per week. This option is for you if:
You are seeking a supportive group environment, structured workouts, and camaraderie on long runs.
This program includes Wednesday quality (speed) sessions and Saturday group long runs, with no additional prescribed training plan provided.
Participants can customize their experience by choosing from a variety of workout options on Wednesdays and selecting their preferred distance for Saturday long runs.
from $90
January 22 - May 7 Membership:
$90.00
Virtual Training
For runners who want the structure and support of a training program but don’t live in the local area.
This program offers the flexibility to train wherever you are, with access to one of our structured plans: Half Marathon, Marathon, or Fundamentals Training.
Participants receive weekly guidance, accountability, and support from our experienced coaching team—all delivered virtually to help you achieve your goals from a distance.
Participants can choose to start the 14-week training plan anytime between January 22 - February 19
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January 22 - May 28 Membership:
$90.00
Description
At the Tacoma City Marathon Association (TCMA), we believe running is better together. Through our training groups, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive community where every runner feels empowered to achieve their personal best. Whether you're just starting your running journey, returning after time away, or striving for a new goal, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you go further.
Led by experienced coaches and grounded in science-based training principles, our programs offer something for everyone. With multiple options to fit your goals and ability level, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll not only build stronger runners but a stronger community. You will never have to go it alone!
Ready to take the next step in your training? Join our Spring Group Training Program, January 22 - May 7, 20025
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Location
PO Box 593
Tacoma, WA 98402 US
