Upstate Running Club Youth Team - Spring Track Program

If you are unsure if your child would be a good fit for the program you are welcome to attend a trial practice prior to signing up but we WILL NOT be able to provide Team uniform (shirt, warm up suit, shorts, and racing singlet) after the February 28th deadline. To ensure your child receives a team uniform please sign up by then. 

The Upstate Running Club is proud to sponsor over 100 youth athletes each year through seasonal training programs. Each season includes weekly practices, local and regional competitions, and team-building socials designed to strengthen both athletic skill and personal development.

Thanks to your club memberships and generous team donations, we’re able to offer these programs at a reduced cost for youth ages 7–13. Our mission is to equip young athletes with the tools to succeed at the next level of competition—while fostering self-confidence, resilience, and lifelong character.

This program provides youth and developmental athletes with complimentary coaching from our volunteer coaching staff, Victoria and Matt Hammersmith, who bring over three decades of combined coaching experience working with athletes of all levels.

Fitness Minimum Requirement

• Boys 10U
  • 1 Mile under 8:00
  • 400m under 1:30
• Girls 10U
  • 1 Mile Under 8:20
  • 400m under 1:40
• Boys 13U
  • 1 Mile Under 7:00
  • 400m under 1:20
• Girls 13U
  • 1 Mile under 7:30
  • 400m under 1:25

Each athlete is required to purchase the team gear and race package. Team singlets and warm-ups will be distributed prior to our first team competition. The official team schedule will be posted and available on the first day of the program.

Team Gear & Race Package: $150

Includes: 

• Team Singlet
• Team Shorts
• Team Shirt
• Race Entries
  • Downville Mile
  • AAU Regional Meet
  • USATF Regional Meet

Practice Schedule: 

• March 15th - May 31st (Regular Season)
• June 1st - July 15th (Post Season Racing Opportunities will be available)
• Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School
• Wednesday @ 5pm Fishers Middle School