Run Camp costs $175.

• Beginner and Intermediate training plans for half or full marathons developed by Gazelle Elite coach, Sam Butler!
• Supported group runs on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings
  • Water and electrolytes
  • Marked course
  • Small pace groups with dedicated leaders
• Educational clinics (Good Form Running, nutrition, etc.)
• Once monthly speed workout session, supported by Gazelle Elite athlets
• Opportunities for race discounts
• Discount at Gazelle Sports throughout the duration of the program (10% throughout the program and 15% on days we run from the Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids area stores)
• Special Run Camp swag item for each participant
• A safe, supportive, welcoming, and fun training environment!

Yes!  Info nights will be held the weeks of May 11th and May 18th.  Locations and dates will be determined shortly.

The full marathon training is 18 weeks and half marathon training is 15 weeks.  There are a couple of extra weeks added in for the half marathon training to allow you to give us a try.  The full marathon training (along with the half marathon training) will have a preview/kickoff run on June 13th.

Yes.  You must be 18 years or older to particiapte in Run Camp.

We are still finilazing the location of the Tuesday evening runs.  However, they will be in the Grand Rapids area...possibly at an area park.

Saturday morning runs will rotate between our Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids area stores (Grand Rapids 28th St, Downtown Grand Rapids, and Grandville) as well as an addition offsite Grand Rapids area location.  The meetup locations will be finalized before the start of the program.

Tuesday evenings will meet at 6 PM

Saturday mornings will meet at 8 AM

Each pace group will have individual Team Leaders who will offer encouragement and keep you on pace.  Gazelle Sports will provide water and electrolytes at regular distance stops as needed. Courses will be marked with signs, and a Strava map will be provided prior to each run.

Team Leaders offer encouragement to other participants and lead their individual pace groups.  They are there to ensure that participants stay on pace and on course (nobody gets lost or left behind).

Email John Ranville, Run Camp Cordinator, at jranville@gazellesports.com.  John will email a link for the Team Leader applciation.

Applications to be a Team Leader are due by Friday, May 1, 2026.

Yes!  Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 for our free kick off event to give Run Camp a try.

All participants of any Run Camp meetup MUST be registered for Run Camp.  We will not have a drop in program.

Unfortunately, dogs (or any pets) are not allowed at Run Camp meetups.  If you have a certified service dog, please let us know ahead of time.

Yes!  You may bring a stroller to run.  However, please be mindful of your safety and the safety/experience of others, as we may be running on narrow sidewalks, sides of streets, or other terrain not suitable for a stroller.

Yes!  We will host a Strava club for conversation, questions, and kuddos!  The link to the Strava group will be sent out to participants once they register.  In the meantime, you can sign up for Strava for free (if you do not already have an account) here: strava.com