Spring Training Camp
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Event overview
Spring Training Camp is a weekend trail running training camp in Oliverea, NY, organized by The Running Kind and Metta Performance. The camp takes place over three days, starting Friday, May 22 and ending Sunday, May 24, 2026. It is designed for runners who are healthy, in good fitness, and have trail experience; recommended benchmarks include road runners who can cover a half marathon in about 2 hours or trail runners with at least one year of experience. The camp is not open to runners under 21. The Catskill terrain includes technical scrambles, runnable ridgelines, and long vertical climbs.
Included items listed by the organizer are lodging for Friday and Saturday evenings, running and mental performance coaching, a swag item, and a 25% discount on entry to the Climb It For Climate race. Meals are provided on Saturday.
Schedule and training details
Planned activities span group coaching, guided runs, and mental performance sessions led by Metta Performance. The schedule highlights include:
- Arrival and social session on Friday.
- A long guided run on Saturday with about 13 miles and 5000 ft of elevation gain.
- A shorter guided run on Sunday with about 8 miles and 3000 ft of elevation gain.
Other listed activities include post-run lunch, cold plunge, individual coaching discussions, and cabin meals. Registration closes on March 31 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
