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176 coaches found
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
5km Competitive High School
Evan coaches high schoolers to marathoners with race-proven, fundamentals-based plans (2:56:58). Uses gait analysis, nutrition and cross-training to improve form and performance.
Starting at $125.00
Boulder, Colorado, United States
5km Competitive Boston Marathon
Evan offers data-driven, life-friendly training for competitive runners. U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier who coached athletes to Trials, top-10 USATF finishes and pro fields.
Starting at $170.00
Ellendale, North Dakota, United States
5km Recreational Beginner
Tanner offers remote coaching as a gym owner and run coach. A 10+ marathoner (PR 2:57) and Dopey finisher, he helps beginners and recreational runners hit race goals.
Starting at $35.00
Langley, BC, Canada
5km Competitive High School
Amy helps parents, postpartum and beginner-to-competitive runners with tailored endurance and strength plans plus nutrition and physio referrals.
Starting at $45.00
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
5km Competitive High School
Karen Dunn helps runners train smarter, stronger and faster. VDOT O2- & RRCA-certified, builds strength, lowers injury risk and offers private coaching.
Starting at $180.00
Atlanta, New York, United States
5km Exercise Science Masters
Martinus helps beginners and larger-bodied runners take first steps to marathons with inclusive training plans, remote coaching, groups, camps, consultations.
Starting at $40.00
San Diego, California, United States
5km Competitive Boston Marathon
Chase guides beginners to marathoners—including Boston hopefuls—using 15 years' experience and VDOT O2 expertise. Offers in-person, remote, group coaching and private consultations.
Starting at $60.00
Surrey, BC, Canada
5km Competitive Boston Marathon
Paul coaches remotely with a "make your miles count" philosophy—VDOT O2 & RRCA-certified, 2:58 marathoner. Offers private coaching and training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Los Angeles, CA, United States
5km Competitive Boston Marathon
Kevin has coached runners since 1997, guiding BQ attempts and PRs from 1600m to marathon. USATF, VDOT O2 and RRCA certified; offers private coaching and training plans.
Starting at $50.00
Brooklyn, New York, United States
5km Competitive Nutrition
Alli Felsenthal offers remote consults and personalized training for beginners to competitors, focusing on form, injury-free marathons, Boston goals. Learn more.
Starting at $150.00
Los Angeles, California, United States
5km Competitive Cross Training
Ali coaches beginner to competitive runners with in-person or remote private coaching, training plans and consultations. VDOT O2 & RRCA Level 1/2 certified.
Starting at $40.00
Hockley, Texas, United States
5km Competitive High School
Tyler offers VDOT O2-certified private coaching for 400m–half marathon runners, combining NCAA DII experience and hands-on training across the Houston area.
Starting at $117.86
Chicago, Illinois, United States
5km Competitive High School
Quint helps runners from first races to BQ with VDOT O2-certified, individualized plans (remote or in-person) using threshold/Norwegian Singles and recovery.
Starting at $80.00
New York, NY, United States
5km Beginner Mental Skills
Vinny makes running approachable for beginners and recreational runners, offering remote consultations and private coaching up to marathon distance.
Starting at $125.00
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
5km Competitive Recreational
Vince crafts custom, flexible plans for 800–1600m and 3–10K runners, offering remote coaching and camps that fit life demands and reduce mistakes.
Starting at $100.00
Chicago, IL, United States
5km Masters Recreational
Tammy helps middle-of-the-pack and beginner runners with personalized training plans, groups, and consultations. RRCA coach; 16 marathons, 60+ halfs.
Starting at $60.00
The 5K is unforgiving: three-plus miles of sustained near-max effort where fitness, pacing, and race execution all have to line up. 5K coaches on V.O2 use the VDOT methodology - the individualized training-pace system from two-time Olympic medalist and exercise scientist Dr. Jack Daniels - to calibrate your VO2max and threshold workouts precisely, so your interval sessions build real speed instead of just fatigue. From high schoolers chasing a varsity time standard to masters runners rebuilding speed after years of distance work, marketplace coaches cover every stage of a competitive 5K career.
Whether you're racing on the track, at a local road 5K, or building 5K speed as a foundation for longer distances, a coach tailors your interval structure and recovery to your specific race calendar.
Compare coaches by specialty and pricing, read reviews from athletes they've coached, then message one directly to start a plan built around your goal time.