Thacher Park Trail Running Festival Training Programs
Spring and Summer 2025
In-person Training & Custom Training Plans
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Improve your trail running technique and overall fitness with Coach Michelle Merlis of MNTN Goat Running!

In-person Training Sessions

8 in-person training sessions at Thacher Park featuring a mix of course preview runs, workout sessions, and skill building sessions + post-run Q&A.

Access to a private Discord group chat for MNTN Goat Running athletes. 

Sessions will be held on Monday evenings starting at 6:00PM (various Thacher Park trailheads). Session dates are: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18

All abilities welcome. Runners should expect to cover between 3 and 6 miles  at each session.

Spots available: 40
Cost: $120 one-time fee

Must be age 18 or older.


Custom Training Plans

Marathon & 50K: $180 one-time fee*
Custom 14 week plan built just for you 
(delivered via Google Sheets). 
Training plan starts Monday, May 19. 

Includes 2x 30-minute phone calls to discuss training and racing strategies.

Half Marathon & 10K: $160 one-time fee*
Custom 12 week plan built just for you 
(delivered via Google Sheets). 
Training plan starts Monday, June 2. 

Includes 1x 30-minute phone call to discuss training and racing strategies.


*10% discount on custom training plans for those participating in the in-person training program.

Both options include access to a private Discord chat for MNTN Goat Running athletes.

Total spots available: 20

Must be age 18 or older.

As indicated above, if you choose the In-Person Training Program and the Custom Plan, you receive a 10% discount off the custom plan.

In-Person + Custom for 26.2/50K: $120 + $162 (discounted from $180) = $282
In-Person + Custom for 13.1/10K: $120 + $144 (discounted from $160) = $264


Questions about these programs? Reach out to michellemerlis@gmail.com

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