Put a Little Prep in Your Step!

The FREE Norton Sports Health Training Program for the GE Appliances miniMarathon and Marathon is a 15-week program packed with in-person training options to get participants of all experience levels ready for Kentucky’s largest day of road racing on April 26, 2025.

All registrants receive:

• One-page quick reference Official Training Plan (available at the kick-off)
• Free downloadable Official Training Manual (available online only)
• In-person weekly group runs with Norton Sports Health team members (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
• Marked routes, water stops and post-run snacks (Saturdays only)
• Hill and track work tips
• Wednesday post-run guided stretching and cross-training opportunities
• Nutrition Tips
• Pre-run warm-up, led by KORT Physical Therapy

NOTE: The first 1,000 people to register will receive a free tech shirt. (Once all tech shirts are claimed, registrants will still be able to register to participate in the program, however shirts are only promised to the first 1,000).

The Kick-Off for the Norton Sports Health Training Program is Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Kentucky Derby Museum. The January meeting includes the distribution of the one-page quick reference Training Plan, as well as the opportunity to meet and talk with members of the Norton Sports Health Team before training begins. Training runs will take place weekly from Jan. 11 through the week leading up to the race.

Get Started with the Training Program! 

Join the Training Program Facebook Group to connect with other runners, get the latest updates, ask questions and connect with Stephanie Fish, the Norton Sports Health expert and Program Leader.

Join the Facebook Group

Plus, make sure to sign up for Text Alerts and Training Run updates! Just Text ‘nortonrun’ to 37492. (caps do not matter, but no space between words does.)