STEP 1: REGISTRATION
To participate in the Official CIM Training Program, the Official CIM First Timer Program, YOU MUST USE THE REGISTRATION BUTTON ON THIS PAGE TO SIGN UP.
Select between these program options:
CIM First-Timer Program
Start anytime
This program is for first-time marathoners only. Select from these options:
CIM First-Timer Program + In-Person & Virtual Training Program Bundle
CIM First-Timer Program + In-Person Training Program
CIM First-Timer Program + Virtual Training Program
18-Week CIM Training Program Options
Begins August 4, 2025
This program is for returning marathoners, or Summer Speed School participants who want to continue their training. Select from these options:
18 Weeks | In-Person & Virtual CIM Training Program Bundle
18 Weeks | In-Person CIM Training Program
18 Weeks | Virtual CIM Training Program
12-Week CIM Training Program Options
Begins September 15, 2025
Select from these options:
12 Weeks | In-Person & Virtual CIM Training Program Bundle
12 Weeks | In-Person CIM Training Program
12 Weeks | Virtual CIM Training Program
STEP 2: ONBOARDING
Once you're signed up, you'll receive an email packed full of information about the program and an invite to the Official CIM Training Program online community.
For programs beginning the week of August 4: In late June or early July, you'll receive an email with information about an in-person preseason information session hosted by your coaches.
For programs beginning the week of September 15: In mid-September, you'll receive an email with information about an in-person preseason information session hosted by your coaches.
STEP 3: PROGRAM BEGINS
Programs beginning the week of August 4, 2025:
- 18-Week Official CIM Training Program
- CIM First Timer Program
If you're enrolled in the in-person training program, your first practices will take place the week of August 4. If you're enrolled in the virtual training program, your coach will start communicating with you the week of August 4.
Every Monday, beginning Monday, August 4, you'll receive an email newsletter with content related to marathon training: blog posts, videos, and more.
Programs beginning the week of September 15, 2025:
- 12-Week Official CIM Training Program
- CIM First Timer Program
If you're enrolled in the in-person training program, your first practices will take place the week of September 15. If you're enrolled in the virtual training program, your coach will start communicating with you the week of September 15.
Every Monday, beginning Monday, August 4, you'll receive an email newsletter with content related to marathon training: blog posts, videos, and more.