Now in Season 7, our group has produced multiple sub-2:55 women and sub-2:30 men—powered by data-backed training and relentless peer accountability.

We follow a single, optimised group plan—refined each season—within a tight-knit cohort that pushes each other to train with purpose and race sharp.

If you’re a woman with a sub-3:45 or a man with a sub-3:15 marathon, you’re eligible to apply for our first-ever globally accessible cohort—designed to bring Candy Racing to athletes worldwide.

Apply now to join our next cohort starting 1st July 2025. Limited spots available.

Learn more about Candy Racing here.

Candy Racing was built in 2018 for serious amateur runners who want to train like pros—without quitting their day jobs.

“I went from a 3:15 marathoner to a 2:46 athlete in under two years—with an elite start at Copenhagen and a spot in the UK’s top 100 rankings.

Candy Racing gave me structure, focus, and a team that believed in high standards. The group plan and accountability unlocked levels I couldn’t reach training solo—and I’m still getting faster.”

Carrie Williams, London

★★★★★

Programme Details

Features

Personalised Training Plans: Tailored to your current fitness level and goals.

Weekly Coaching Calls: Live Q&A sessions with experienced coaches & mentors.

Community Support: Access to a private chat group for daily motivation and accountability.

Mentor Programme: Access to mentor programme with a more experienced athlete.

Performance Tracking: Regular assessments to monitor progress and adjust training.

Race Strategy Workshops: Guidance on pacing, nutrition, and mental preparation.

As a UK Athletics affiliated club, your UK Athletics membership is included.

Training Cohort

Start Date: 1st July 2025

Race: Suitable for November/December marathons. Valencia or Malaga recommended.

Length: 6 months programme

Target Athletes: Women with sub-3:45 and men with sub-3:15 marathon times

Format: Globally accessible Cohort with Optional In-Person Meetups

Training: A commitment of training a minimum of 6 hours and 5/6 days per week.

Training Camp: Optional Fall Camp Candy

Fall Marathon 2025 application

Pricing Philosophy

At Candy Racing, we believe that elite-level coaching should be accessible—not exclusive. Most serious amateur runners are priced out of high-quality coaching or stuck with one-size-fits-all plans that don't deliver. We exist to change that. Our group training programme is built to be rigorous, smart, and deeply supportive—without the inflated price tag.

We charge what it takes to run the programme well—no more, no less. You’re not paying for bloated features or empty upsells. You’re paying for a proven system, a like-minded cohort, and coaches & mentors that care about your progress. We’re committed to keeping Candy Racing grounded in community, quality, and purpose.

We also offer reduced-cost places on a case-by-case basis—because raw talent shouldn’t be blocked by circumstance. If you’re a student, in financial hardship, or think you belong in this team but can’t stretch the full fee, get in touch. We’ll work something out.Every Sign-Up Helps Fund the Next Generation

Every sign up helps fund the next generation.

Candy Racing isn’t just about you getting faster—it’s about all of us pushing the sport forward. A portion of every cohort fee helps fund our Elite Pathway—a programme designed to support rising talent chasing marathon standards of sub-2:24 (men) and sub-2:50 (women). We believe that performance shouldn’t be paywalled. If you’ve got the potential, we’ll do everything we can to back it.

Elite Pathway

As part of our aspirational culture, athletes that have met the Elite Targets will receive Free Membership & Coaching, UKA Membership paid for and priority on merch. We also aspire to contribute financially towards Elite athlete training by 2026.

Womens Elite: sub 2:50

Mens Elite: sub 2:24