From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 10k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Spring 2026 Adult 5K/10K Training in Apex is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.
The class is 10 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults train for a 5K or 10K race: be it their first or as a veteran runner looking to improve their race time. All levels and paces are welcome!
The class will include a detailed daily plan over the 10 weeks, with 2 coached group runs per week, suggested cross-training & strength training workouts, and Saturday group long runs.
Cost of the class is $70. No refund or class credit if you drop the class after registering.
If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out.
Cost includes: 10-week training schedule, 2 coach-led group run workouts per week, email access to the coach throughout the program, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), training class shirt, strength training plan, coach-led Saturday group long runs, 15% discount on merchandise (shirts, hats) at The Running PTs, and weekly tips and running information from your coach and The Running PTs to supplement your knowledge.
Coach John Tate will coach this class.
Program dates: March 22, 2026 - May 30, 2026. Group training will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15PM-7:15PM, and there are group long runs with all spring adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM. The class will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays rotating locations among: Hunter Street Park (1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC 27502), Apex Nature Park (2600 Evans Road, Apex 27502), Mills Park Middle School track (441 Mills Park Drive, Cary 27519), & Koka Booth/Symphony Lake Greenway (8001 Regency Parkway, Cary 27518). Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.
Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: [email protected]
Viking Dash is here—and the call to glory thunders across the land!
Are you prepared to face the Viking Challenge, where only the bold earn their legend?
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Then gather your courage and rally your fellow warriors—
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10K Start Time: 10:00 AM
5K Start Time: 10:05 AM
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