I offer judgement-free coaching that allows you to show up exactly as you are. Whether you are getting into running for the first time, coming back after a hiatus or looking to set goals for your next race, I can help you!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

3-5 years

I'm a lifelong athlete. I played football for several years, and then coached youth football. I'm also a writing coach, and taught high school, so after I started running and fell in love with the sport, becoming a running coach was the natural next step. Let's run.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

My name is Martin Benes and I am based in the mountain playground of Truckee, CA but able to help athletes all over the world. I enjoy trail running, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and more! Enjoy traveling and cooking on the side.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

I am a triathlete most of the time do ultra running for the challenge. I work full time as an endurance coach and while I work mostly with triathletes, more and more clients are moving into the world of ultra running. My coaching philosophy is about support. I will always be there to help as needed.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

I have a passion to help you succeed. I’m not picky as long as it gets you moving, sweating & feeling good.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I started running in 2013, during my early 30s. Running has never come naturally or easy for me, yet I have managed to conquer ultra distances up to 100 miles through consistent, steady training. My passion is to support others while they aim to reach their goals!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Hi, I'm Jordan, I changed my life and became a runner in 2021, since then I've fallen in love with the marathon. I aim to inspire others at the marathon distance as both a coach and a runner.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Drawing from my experience from 26 marathons and 47 ultramarathons (18 of 100 miles or more) on mountains, roads, flatland, and hills, I know what it takes to get to the finish line. 

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

As a certified ultra-running coach, and personal trainer, my mission is to help athletes of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re training for your first 50K or conquering a 100-mile ultramarathon, I provide personalized coaching plans, expert nutrition strategies.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I help runners train with purpose, understand their training and perform at their best.
My coaching combines structure, evidence-based principles and real-world racing experience, with every plan adapted to the athlete behind the data.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness is for those who want to try a different approach to counselling and mental health. We provide psychology services to people of all ages. We often combine movement and talk therapy in Airdrie, Cochrane & Calgary, Alberta.

10+ years

I am a UESCA certified coach in variety of topics with 7 years of experience in coaching athletes in mountain endurance sports. I work with anyone from beginners to elite athletes in running, skimo/ski touring, mountain biking as a secondary discipline, and multisport. Coaching is online/phone only.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

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• Running (marathon or shorter)

I am a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Ultrarunner, and hopefully your Running Coach. I returned to running in 2013 after a health scare and really started to delve into the running community in 2018. I have competed in and completed distances from 5K to 250 mile Ultras.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I'm a runner, a racer, a mom, and a coach for runners who want to push their limits. I've been passionate about running for over 13 years, and during that time I've traveled the road from hobby marathon runner to track athlete.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

My name is Brenda Bettencourt and am the sole coach of Island Tri Coaching. I'm physically located in Kailua-Kona and use Training Peaks as a way to communicate training programs. I offer local and distace coaching. I'm also a certified Sports Performace Specialist by American Council on Exercise.

• Triathlon

Running coach based out of Jersey in the Channel Islands.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

Zeal Endurance Coaching offers endurance and strength coaching services with ongoing program design for the most personalized approach to your athletic development, fostering a strong coach-athlete relationship and a love for the process on your journey of becoming a lifelong athlete.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hi! I’m a certified running coach and breathwork facilitator. Through my project Mindrefill, I create personalized training plans that go beyond just running — we combine breathwork techniques to help athletes improve endurance, manage stress, and enhance recovery.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

In my 20’s I started running to lose weight and get fit, this turned into running marathons and then into ultramarathons. I have run over 250 Parkruns and finished over 50 marathon & ultramarathon races up to 100 miles. I have been helping athletes achieve their goals for the last 10 years.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Coach Bob has been an avid endurance athlete himself since his early 50s, and has been helping others as a coach since 2018 with health and wellness goals. Most recently, he earned his UESCA Running & Sports Nutrition Coach Certifications to better help those with a passion for running.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

Inspired by the UTMB transmissions on Eurosport and NTS (Nízko Tatranská Stíhačka) videos on Youtube I embarked on the journey towards the long distance endurance running. What started as 10k progressed to later 100 mile distances.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

I’m Kosta, a UESCA coach based in Toronto. Over 3 years, I’ve raced 70K to 200K across mountains and roads. I’ve learned that ultrarunning is a gateway to seeing the beauty in life. My mission is to help city-dwellers navigate flat terrain training to experience the wonder of trail races.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Abby Richter-Shepard is a UESCA Ultra Running Coach and CrossFit L2 Trainer with 10+ years experience. A former collegiate runner turned ultra-endurance athlete, she creates personalized training for busy athletes to build strength, endurance, and confidence—from beginners to ultra marathoners.

• Cycling
• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I’m Nguyen Thanh Phong, also known as "Nhí AK" in Vietnam’s trail running community. I’m a UESCA Certified Running Coach and head the Trail Running department at T-Coaching. I specialize in ultra-distance running and am passionate about building the local running community.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Passionate about pushing yourself to see what your body is truly capable of in the world of endurance sport.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

With Grow Beyond Coaching, I support you with expert and enthusiastic online coaching on your journey to achieving your running goals. I design tailor made training plans for your specific goals and circumstances. The plans include features to realize personal growth.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

My motto: Embrace Your Inner Athlete
From you first mile to your marathon, I empower runners to embrace their inner athlete through science-based run and strength training and customized nutrition, helping you run faster and finish stronger.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

I have been running for many decades, beginning in elementary school, through high school and college, then onto post-collegiate road racing and then trail and ultra racing.
I'm a mom, a climber, a gardener, a reader, a writer, a community volunteer, and an animal lover.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Triathlon
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

10+ years

Hey, I’m Vitaly — a UESCA-certified running coach with deep roots in athletics. I offer personal coaching worldwide, blending science and experience into every training plan.

While my own specialty is sprint (800m), I coach runners across all distances (1k to 42k). And I do it with passion.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

I’m Ian Garnett, an ultra runner and certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach and Sports. I love ultra running, seeing beautiful locations and exploration and self expression. I guide athletes to unlock their full potential and achieve breakthroughs through tailored coaching.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

1-3 years

Hi! I’m Kirsten! I’m so excited to be a UESCA Certified Running Coach! We are all unique and I believe in using a strong evidence-based approach tailored to you to help you reach your goals while finding joy in the sport of running!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

1-3 years

My name is Tomokazu Ihara (Tomo)
I am an Ultrarunning coach based in Takao, Tokyo, Japan.
I have been running Ultra's for more than 15yrs and have ran 70 hundred mile races (and runs).
My passion is to share my experience to help and support my clients achieve their goals.

• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

5-10 years

At Peak Run Performance, we offer a variety of coaching services to assist you along your running journey. Whether you are looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon, transition to trail running, or tackle a ultramarathon or stage race - take the guess work out of training by entrusting in us!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

Hi! I’m Meghan Kennedy - running has been a significant part of my life, but for years I did not know how to improve my running and meet my true potential. Now, I am on a mission to help runners grow their love of running and run their best race!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

I am a husband to a wonderful wife of six years, and three daughters and a son. As my wife's coach these past few years, I have learned how to navigate the female physiology both before and after my wife's 4 pregnancies. Its been a whirlwind! So I am looking to help mothers in similar situations!

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Passionate ultrarunner based in Graubünden, Switzerland, with finishes including the Eiger Ultra Trail E101, X-Trails in Davos and participated in several backyard ultras. Working as professor and Director of Studies. I coach in German and English with a tailored, athlete-first approach.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

* Coach all ages of runners, including kids, youth, pre-XC runner, XC runner, adults
* Coach all distance, including kid's mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon
* One of my runners got into Rice University
* Coached a XC runner to drop his 5K time from 18:30 to 16:55 in a year

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

a nutritionist and running coach passionate about helping athletes build sustainable habits, improve performance, and enjoy the process. As a marathon runner and endurance athlete, I combine evidence based training with practical coaching to help runners reach their goals.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

0-1 year

Hi - I am Sam Farnsworth from ZenduranceNow Coaching. We are a group of three coaches that trains all comers from entry level runners to multi-day stage races. We've seen a lot in the trail running world and are here to help you make your goals a reality.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

I'm a 52-year-old with three young children who want to stay young and keep moving! I live in Sacramento, California. I started running cross-country in high school and eventually found myself wandering around gyms not making progress in my fitness. Running found me again and here I am!

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Experienced runner and qualified trail/fell-running coach, based in the French Alps for 15 years. I am here to share my knowledge of run training & racing, on road, trail & mountain.

I employ a structured but flexible approach, focusing on your goals, factoring in the realities of daily life.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

3-5 years

I am an ultra trail runner and running coach. Also I am helping cyclists, runners and other endurance athletes to maintain / improve their health with a proper nutrition.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

3-5 years

Coach VJ is a passionate beginner runner who is dedicated to improving his own running journey while helping others do the same.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner

0-1 year

Hi, I’m Mona, aka Simone. Come run with me! At creative.runnings., we help you with road and ultrarunning.

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert/Advanced

0-1 year

Coach Mauro's wellness coach background allows him to offer an offline and online endurance running training with an holistic approach, integrating educational components such as lifestyle, sports nutrition, and strength & mobility.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Beginner
• Intermediate

5-10 years

Trail Running Vacation

Running is the best way to see the world.

On foot, runners enjoy parts of Japan that most tourists never get to see.

TRAIL Runners OSAKA began almost share trails and scenary in order to inspire trail running in Japan.

Most of people may have never heard of running

• Running (marathon or shorter)
• Ultrarunning

• Beginner
• Intermediate

10+ years

I'm a Syrian living in Iraq with over 7 years experience in working with non-profit organizations – after four years of working in this sector in Lebanon. I come to Free to Run org with experience in project management and coordination, field-based projects and referrals and medical assistance.

• Running (marathon or shorter)

• Intermediate

1-3 years