GTC Rabbits Youth Running Group-Summer Session
- Date Tue 3rd June 2025 - Thu 31st July 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $50.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting summer filled with running, fun, and friendship at the GTC Rabbits Youth Running Group! Kicking off on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and running through Thursday, July 31, 2025, this vibrant program welcomes young runners aged 7 to 14 in Greenville. Led by the experienced coach Ashley Lavelle and an enthusiastic team of volunteer coaches, participants will enjoy expert coaching, regular group practices, and the chance to connect with guest speakers on essential topics like running form and nutrition.
Each week, the Rabbits will meet on Tuesdays at 6 PM and Thursdays at 5:30 PM, with practices located at Eastside High in June and Greenville High in July, along with rotating sessions at Cleveland Park and Unity Park. The highlight of the summer will be the All-Comers Track Meets and the chance to participate in the Red, White, and Blue Shoes 5k on July 4th! Best of all, the program is free for current Greenville Track Club members, making it an unbeatable opportunity for young athletes to build their skills and confidence in a supportive environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to foster a love for running while making lasting memories!
Each week, the Rabbits will meet on Tuesdays at 6 PM and Thursdays at 5:30 PM, with practices located at Eastside High in June and Greenville High in July, along with rotating sessions at Cleveland Park and Unity Park. The highlight of the summer will be the All-Comers Track Meets and the chance to participate in the Red, White, and Blue Shoes 5k on July 4th! Best of all, the program is free for current Greenville Track Club members, making it an unbeatable opportunity for young athletes to build their skills and confidence in a supportive environment. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to foster a love for running while making lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
The GTC Rabbits is the Youth Running Program for the Greenville Track Club. The mission is to provide an opportunity for young people to become involved in the world's oldest fitness endeavor.
The program will be directed and coached by Ashley Lavelle, an experienced middle school, high school, and college cross country and track coach. Ashley is a longtime Greenville Track Club member and is currently serving on the board of directors. Ashley will be accompanied by some amazing volunteer coaches: Alison Parris, Brandon Dugar, Liz Evans, and John Hatfield, who also share a love of running and educating the youth. All coaches/volunteers are safe sport certified.
Rabbits Summer Session Information:
The Rabbits running group is FREE to Greenville Track Club members! If you are not a GTC member, you can purchase a family membership for $25 here: https://www.greenvilletrackclub.com/membership.html
OTHER DETAILS:
-The Rabbits include ages 7 through 14 years old
-Each child will receive:
* Expert coaching
* Regular group practices
* Rabbits Singlet
* An opportunity to hear from a variety of guest speakers in the community who will discuss proper running form, nutrition, race strategy, stretching/strengthening exercises, etc.
-The group will focus on essential running basics, while also having fun. The groups main focus this summer will be the All-Comers Track Meets (Eastside High in June and Greenville High in July) and cross country specific training for the fall. There will also be an opportunity to run in the Red, White, and Blue Shoes 5k on July 4th.
-Participants should bring their enthusiasm for running, proper running shoes, and hydration to each practice.
-It is highly encouraged that parents are present at all running sessions, to assist with child/children should any issues arise.
FOR THE SUMMER SESSION, THE RABBITS WILL MEET TUESDAYS AT 6PM AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM, BEGINNING JUNE 3RD AND RUNNING THROUGH JULY 31ST.
Tuesday night practices will meet at Eastside High in June, and Greenville High in July. Thursday night practices will rotate between Cleveland Park and Unity Park. Ashley will email the parents each week with the specific practice location. Please contact Ashley at [email protected] for any specific questions.
COSTS:
$50 or free to current Greenville Track Club members. Adult guardians, if they don't already have one, are encouraged to obtain a GTC family membership before registering to receive the $50 discount. Family memberships $25 for one year. https://runsignup.com/Club/Join/815
The program will be directed and coached by Ashley Lavelle, an experienced middle school, high school, and college cross country and track coach. Ashley is a longtime Greenville Track Club member and is currently serving on the board of directors. Ashley will be accompanied by some amazing volunteer coaches: Alison Parris, Brandon Dugar, Liz Evans, and John Hatfield, who also share a love of running and educating the youth. All coaches/volunteers are safe sport certified.
Rabbits Summer Session Information:
The Rabbits running group is FREE to Greenville Track Club members! If you are not a GTC member, you can purchase a family membership for $25 here: https://www.greenvilletrackclub.com/membership.html
OTHER DETAILS:
-The Rabbits include ages 7 through 14 years old
-Each child will receive:
* Expert coaching
* Regular group practices
* Rabbits Singlet
* An opportunity to hear from a variety of guest speakers in the community who will discuss proper running form, nutrition, race strategy, stretching/strengthening exercises, etc.
-The group will focus on essential running basics, while also having fun. The groups main focus this summer will be the All-Comers Track Meets (Eastside High in June and Greenville High in July) and cross country specific training for the fall. There will also be an opportunity to run in the Red, White, and Blue Shoes 5k on July 4th.
-Participants should bring their enthusiasm for running, proper running shoes, and hydration to each practice.
-It is highly encouraged that parents are present at all running sessions, to assist with child/children should any issues arise.
FOR THE SUMMER SESSION, THE RABBITS WILL MEET TUESDAYS AT 6PM AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM, BEGINNING JUNE 3RD AND RUNNING THROUGH JULY 31ST.
Tuesday night practices will meet at Eastside High in June, and Greenville High in July. Thursday night practices will rotate between Cleveland Park and Unity Park. Ashley will email the parents each week with the specific practice location. Please contact Ashley at [email protected] for any specific questions.
COSTS:
$50 or free to current Greenville Track Club members. Adult guardians, if they don't already have one, are encouraged to obtain a GTC family membership before registering to receive the $50 discount. Family memberships $25 for one year. https://runsignup.com/Club/Join/815
Races
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GTC Rabbits Youth Running Group-Summer Session
Incl. Singlet
Tue 3rd June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$50.00
Location: Coach Ashley will email the workout locations for each week. Please email: [email protected] for any questions.
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Greenville High Track, Cleveland Park, or Unity Park. Please email [email protected] for location information., Greenville, 29601, SC, United States
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