Any timeGroup workouts
Train with a group
FromCA$40a month
- Coached workouts with other runners
- Ottawa, Gatineau, Vancouver, Burnaby and Kingston
- Try a workout free first
Running coaches
Find a running coach for your next race.
Running coaches for Canadian runners: coached group workouts, custom race plans and online 1:1 coaching from Mile2Marathon. Pick the help that fits the weeks you have left, or tell us about your race and a coach gets in touch.
Training partnerMile2Marathon · coaches in 10 citiesThree ways to get a running coach
Each option goes to Mile2Marathon to sign up. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
Any time
8 to 20 weeksCustom race plan
A plan written for your race
FromCA$160one-off
- Written for your race and your week
- Plans from 8 to 20 weeks long
- A coach usually gets in touch within 48 hours
- No subscription
20+ weeks to race day1:1 coaching
Your own online coach
CA$180a month
- Your plan changes each week with your coach
- Free intro call first, then a 4-month minimum
- CA$100 start-up fee
- Coached online, wherever you live in Canada
Compare the options
| Group workouts | Custom race plan | 1:1 coaching | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best when your race is | Any time | 8 to 20 weeks away | 20+ weeks away |
| Price | From CA$40 a month | From CA$160, one-off | CA$180 a month, plus CA$100 start-up |
| Commitment | Monthly | None. One plan | 4-month minimum |
| Where | 5 cities, in person | Online, anywhere | Online, anywhere |
| Start with | A free workout | A short form on Mile2Marathon | A free intro call |
- Best when your race is
- Any time
- Price
- From CA$40 a month
- Commitment
- Monthly
- Where
- 5 cities, in person
- Start with
- A free workout
Group workouts
- Best when your race is
- 8 to 20 weeks away
- Price
- From CA$160, one-off
- Commitment
- None. One plan
- Where
- Online, anywhere
- Start with
- A short form on Mile2Marathon
Custom race plan
- Best when your race is
- 20+ weeks away
- Price
- CA$180 a month, plus CA$100 start-up
- Commitment
- 4-month minimum
- Where
- Online, anywhere
- Start with
- A free intro call
1:1 coaching
Get started
Not sure which to pick? A coach can help.
Answer a few questions about your race. We send them to Mile2Marathon, and a coach gets in touch by email.
- 01Tell us about your raceYour race, your distance and how much you run now.
- 02A coach gets in touchA Mile2Marathon coach contacts you by email to talk about the option that fits.
- 03Start trainingJoin a group, get your plan or start with your own coach.
Meet running coaches across Canada
1:1 running coaching and custom plans are online, so you can work with a coach in any city.
- coaches
- 16
- cities
- 10
- with group workouts
- 5
- anywhere in Canada
- Online
- British ColumbiaVancouver4 coaches · Lucas Bruchet, Rob Watson, Victoria Cirone and Brit CooperGroup workouts
- British ColumbiaBurnaby1 coach · Theo HuntGroup workouts
- British ColumbiaSquamish1 coach · Lauren Prufer
- British ColumbiaKelowna1 coach · John Gay
- AlbertaCalgary2 coaches · Lisa Harvey and Bridget Pyke
- OntarioOttawa3 coaches · Becky Pieterson, Jake Cameron and Garrett de JongGroup workouts
- OntarioKingston1 coach · Kevin CoffeyGroup workouts
- OntarioTimmins1 coach · Jordyn Bartolomucci
- QuebecGatineau1 coach · Liam WalkeGroup workouts
- Newfoundland and LabradorCorner Brook1 coach · Katheryn Cochrane
Group workouts
Join a coached running group near you.
Your first workout is free. Then pay by the month.
Try a free workout(opens Mile2Marathon in a new tab)5 citiesPrice
- Ottawa2 a week · Terry Fox Stadium track and the Experimental FarmCA$70a month · students CA$50(opens Mile2Marathon in a new tab)
- Vancouver2 a week · Point Grey TrackCA$70a month · students CA$50(opens Mile2Marathon in a new tab)
- Burnaby2 a week · Empire FieldsCA$70a month · students CA$50(opens Mile2Marathon in a new tab)
- Gatineau1 a week · Moussette ParkCA$50a month(opens Mile2Marathon in a new tab)
- KingstonCoached group workoutsCA$40a month · students CA$30(opens Mile2Marathon in a new tab)
Questions
About running coaches, coaching costs and our training partner.
How much does a running coach cost?
With Mile2Marathon, group workouts start at CA$40 a month in Kingston and are CA$70 a month in Ottawa, Vancouver and Burnaby. A custom race plan starts at CA$160, one-off. 1:1 coaching is CA$180 a month, plus a CA$100 start-up fee and a 4-month minimum.
Which option should I pick?
Group workouts work at any time if you live in one of the 5 cities. With 8 to 20 weeks to your race, a custom plan fits. With more than 20 weeks, 1:1 coaching gives you time to build. Not sure? Answer a few questions and a coach can help you pick.
What happens when I fill in the form?
We send your details to Mile2Marathon. A coach gets in touch by email to talk about your race and the option that fits. We do not share your details with anyone else.
Can I work with an online running coach?
Yes. 1:1 coaching and custom plans are online, so you can live anywhere in Canada. Only group workouts are in person.
Can I get a marathon coach?
Yes. Every option works for a marathon or a half marathon. A custom race plan is written for your race. With more than 20 weeks to go, 1:1 coaching gives you time to build.
Who is Mile2Marathon?
A Canadian running coaching company and our training partner. When you click an option, you go to their site to sign up.
Can I see the options for my race?
Yes. Open any race page. It shows how many weeks are left and the options that fit.
Mile2Marathon is our training partner. Partner links take you to mile2marathon.com. They never change race listings or their order on this site.