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Run For FREE Tuesdays @ 6:16pm and Saturdays @ 7:15pm
Starting January 16,2023 to June 4, 2023
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Spring 2023: Full and Half Marathon Season

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

 Registration is Open: Spring Season 2023 (20 Weeks)

 Scheduled Races:

  • San Diego Holiday Half Marathon (12/17/22)

 Who and When:

 Prices & Dates:

  • $140 – Early Bird, ends 12/30/22
  • $150 – Regular Rate, ends 1/30/23

Come see what we are all about and run the first 2 weeks for free:

Other Need to Know Information:

NEW this Season 5K &10K Program: We are offering for the first-time ever a new program to help people get ready for their first 5K or 10K. We believe running should be accessible to anyone that wants to put in the work and we understand a half marathon might be a lot for someone new to commit to. This new program will now offer a point of entry for anyone that’s wants to give it a shot. 

Happy Hours: We will be coordinating weekly happy hours every Tuesday as part of the regular season-based restaurants and bars being able to host outside seating. We do ask that you follow all CDC guidelines when participating.

Social Events: We will be continuing to host monthly social events throughout the season based on venue availability and offering of an outside option. We do ask that you follow all CDC guidelines when participating.

Aid Stations: We will be offering aid stations once our Saturday runs get a little longer. The aid stations will be supplied with sanitizer. Cups will also be provided at the aid station however it’s recommended you carry your own hydration bottle on your runs especially as summer temperatures set in.

Keys and Jackets: At the start of the season, we will not be offering bins to hold your keys and jackets on our runs. As the season progresses, we might reintroduce this service but no times lines have been set.

Discounts: As always if you shop at Road Runner Sports, they will continue to offer discounts on your purchases if you tell them, you are part of Black Flag Running Club. We will also be coordinating with San Diego’s Race Directors throughout the season and pass on all discount codes we are able to obtain.

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We ask that if you do come out for one of our runs that you follow the Community Guidelines

 

    The focus of the Black Flag Running Club is to get you prepared for the race you want to run and help you "run your own path."  Whether your goal is one of San Diego's major races or a race out of town, we have a program for you. The training programs covers seasons over the course of a 9-month period. This includes the all of San Diego major races and the Triple Crown series for a total of 42 weeks of training. 

    Since the race registration fees are NOT included with the training programs, you can choose whatever race you wish to train for – as long as it fits within the particular season, plus or minus a week or two. See our Race List to find out which season is best for you.  

    A Building Progression

    We have designed the entire year to slowly build in overall progression of training, intensity, technical information (clinics) and workouts. This is why, for example, we don't have a beginner program for the Summer Season, which is the last season in the cycle. It’s also why we don't do track workouts in the Winter Season or have the “Running 101” clinic at the start of summer. The Spring Season builds on the Winter, and the Summer builds on the Spring. However, if your are looking to PR your next race, don't worry! We'll still have your share of challenging training runs to help you get there.  

    Training Seasons Overview

    Winter 2019 Season

    There is one unique training program that operates during Winter Season from October to January for people Running Carlsbad Half or until March for people training for the SD Half. You pick the race and we will get you ready. 

    This program is either 12-week for Carlsbad Half training program or 19 weeks if you are training for the SD Half marathons. By mid-January runners will be able to complete a half marathon. This is perfect for those considering some of the most popular races during this season -- the Carlsbad Half, Surf City, San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half or Full Marathons, the San Diego Half and the La Jolla Half Marathon. You choose which races are right for you!

    Top scheduled races are: (See our Race List for full Details)

    Optional Races:

    Who and When:

    • Levels of runners: Beginner*, Intermediate & Advanced
    • First Group Run: Tuesday, 10/29/19 @ 6:15 PM
    • Kick Off Party and Orientation: Tuesday, 10/23/19 at Road Runner Sports @ 6:15pm

    Prices & Dates

    Winter

    • $80 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
    • $90 – Early Bird, ends 10/13/19
    • $100 – Regular Rate, ends 11/10/19

    Winter w/ SD Half 

    • $105 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
    • $115 – Early Bird, ends 10/13/19
    • $125 – Regular Rate, ends 11/10/19

    * The San Diego Half Marathon and La Jolla Half Marathon race are optional for those in the Rock 'n' Roll Program. Many will simply focus on a solid 20-week half or full training regimen only. Similarly, if you are starting your first training program during this Spring Season, the La Jolla Half Marathon will likely come too quickly for you. The point is to give you as much flexibility as possible and help you "run your own path."

    Spring 2020 Season

    There is one unique training program that operates during the Spring Season from January to June.

    This 20-week training program prepares runners for both half and full marathons. By April runners will be able to complete a half marathon. By June runners will be able to complete a full marathon. This is perfect for those considering some of the most popular races during this season -- the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half or Full Marathons, the San Diego Half and the La Jolla Half Marathon. You choose which races are right for you!

    Top scheduled races are: (See our Race List for full Details)

    Optional Races:

    Who and When:

    • Levels of runners: Beginner*, Intermediate & Advanced
    • First Group Run: Tuesday, 1/21/20 @ 6:15 PM
    • Kick Off Party and Orientation: Wednesday, 1/16/20 at Road Runner Sports @ 6:15pm

    Prices & Dates

    • $115 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
    • $125 – Early Bird, ends 1/5/20
    • $135 – Regular Rate, ends 2/2/20

    * The San Diego Half Marathon and La Jolla Half Marathon race are optional for those in the Rock 'n' Roll Program. Many will simply focus on a solid 19-week half or full training regimen only. Similarly, if you are starting your first training program during this Spring Season, the La Jolla Half Marathon will likely come too quickly for you. The point is to give you as much flexibility as possible and help you "run your own path."

    Summer 2018 Season

    There is one unique training program that operates during the Summer Season from June to August.

    The 11-week Half Marathon Training Program has a focus on the summer races, which include the America’s Finest City (AFC) Half Marathon. This program is Perfect for runners who are looking to train specifically for the Craft Classic San Diego and AFC Half.

    Top scheduled races are: (See our Race List for full Details)

    Who & When
    • Levels of runners: Intermediate & Advanced* (See details below)
    • Kick Off Party and Orientation: Wednesday, 5/27/20 at 6:15 PM
    • First Group Run: Tuesday, 6/2/20

    Prices & Date

    • $80 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
    • $90 – Early Bird, ends 5/17/20
    • $100 – Regular Rate, ends 6/21/20

    *NOTE: If you are signing up for the Summer Season Training Program only, this “Beginner – Run/Walk” program is a little more fast past than the Winter and Spring Season. Those with NO running experience should review their experience and current fitness levels before joining. This is different than the Winter and Spring Half Marathon programs, which do have defined beginner – run/walk components included.

    Multiple Training Seasons

    Multiple training programs span more than one season. They are designed for those who want to make the commitment of a longer training session and save money at the same time.

    We offer 3 combination training seasons programs:

    • An extended 32-week training program for both Winter and Spring, which is recommended for first-time marathoners .
    • An extended 31-week training program for both Spring and Summer.
    • An extended 43 week-training program for both Winter, Spring and Summer. 

     

    Combo Season Winter and Spring (42-Week Program)

    Who & When

    • All levels of runners: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
    • First Group Run: Tuesday, 10/29/19 @ 6:15 PM
    • Kickoff Party & Orientation: Wednesday, 10/23/19 @ 6:15 PM at Road Runner Sports 

    Prices & Dates

    • $205 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
    • $215 – Early Bird, ends 10/13/19
    • $225 – Regular Rate, ends 11/10/19

       

      Combo Season Spring and Summer (31-Week Program)

      Who & When

      • All levels of runners: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
      • First Group Run: Tuesday 1/21/20 @ 6:15 PM
      • Kickoff Party & Orientation: Wednesday 1/15/20 @ 6:15 PM at Road Runner Sports 

      Prices & Dates

      • $180 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
      • $190 – Early Bird, ends 1/5/20
      • $200 – Regular Rate, ends 2/2/20

       

      Combo Season Winter, Spring and Summer (43-Week Program)

      Who & When

      • All levels of runners: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
      • First Group Run: Tuesday, 10/29/19
      • Kickoff Party & Orientation: Tuesday, 10/23/19 @ 6:15 PM at Road Runner Sports 

      Prices & Dates

      • $255 – Super Early Bird, ends 9/8/19
      • $265 – Early Bird, ends 10/13/19
      • $275 – Regular Rate, ends 11/10/19

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