Spring Training Camp
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Event overview
Spring Training Camp is a weekend trail running camp in Oliverea, NY, in the Catskill mountains, held May 22-24, 2026. The camp is organized by The Running Kind and Metta Performance and is designed as a small-group guided coaching experience focused on mountain trail running and mental performance. The Catskills terrain for the camp includes technical scrambles, runnable ridge lines, and long vertical climbs. Registration closes Tue, Mar 31 at 11:59 PM ET. The camp is not open to runners under 21.
Schedule and training
The weekend includes group sessions, on-trail coaching, and mental performance discussions led by Metta Performance. The published schedule highlights:
- 13 miles, 5000 ft (approximate) long run on Saturday
- 8 miles, 3000 ft (approximate) shorter run on Sunday
Friday features arrival, social connecting, intention setting, and a Metta Performance session. Saturday and Sunday include runs, on-site coaching discussions, and additional Metta Performance sessions.
Eligibility and inclusions
The camp is recommended for runners who are healthy, in good fitness, and have trail experience; the organizers suggest road runners who can cover a half marathon in about 2 hours or trail runners with at least one year of experience. Included items listed by the organizers are lodging for Friday and Saturday evenings, running and mental performance coaching, meals (including breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday), a 25% discount on entry to Climb It For Climate, and a swag item. The camp is positioned to prepare runners for Catskill mountain races such as Manitou's Revenge, Escarpment Trail Race, Climb It For Climate, and The Cat’s Tail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
