DAVE'S SPRING IN-TRAINING • 2026

REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 24TH, AND RECEIVE A 6 WEEK PREP PLAN BEFORE TRAINING BEGINS!!!

THE OFFICIAL TRAINING PROGRAM OF THE MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

• Program Start Date: All plans start on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
• Target Events: The Mercy Health Glass City Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Savage 5K will be the target events for all the programs.
• Pace Groups: Each program has different pace groups to meet individual needs.
• Coaching: Dedicated coaches are available to assist each group.

TRAINING TILT PLATFORM FOR EVERYONE

• Tool Access: The Training Tilt app is available as an option for anyone in the program.
• Interactive Features: One of the most useful features is the interactive training calendar, allowing you to sync your Strava account or Garmin device.
• Weekly Coaching: The Dave's REMOTE TRAINERS will receive weekly coaching advice and encouragement from Dave's Training Team.
• Training Resource: The app serves as another valuable resource for training.

BEGINNER HALF-MARATHON & 5K PROGRAMS

• First Time Goals: Aimed at those completing their first half-marathon or 5K.
• 16-Week Plan: Dave's Running Shop offers a detailed, 16-week training plan tailored for the Glass City Half-Marathon/Savage 5K.
• Gradual Mileage Increase: The plan gradually increases mileage to prepare runners for race day.
• Welcome Email: Participants will receive a welcome email regarding the logistics before the training program starts.

For more information, visit the official race page at Dave's Spring In-Training Program.