GTC Rabbits Youth Running-Spring Session
- Date Mon 9th March 2026 - Thu 16th April 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $50.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for the GTC Rabbits Youth Running Spring Session, kicking off on March 9, 2026, and running through April 16, 2026! This exciting program, held in Greenville, is designed for young runners aged 7 to 14 who want to embrace the joy of running while developing essential skills. Under the guidance of experienced coach Ashley Lavelle and a dedicated team of volunteer coaches, participants will enjoy expert coaching, regular practices, and even a stylish Rabbits singlet!
Practices will take place every Monday and Thursday at 5:30 PM, rotating among several fantastic locations including Cleveland Park, Unity Park, and the Greenville High School Track. The focus this spring will be on track basics, with opportunities to participate in outdoor track meets, allowing kids to showcase their newfound skills. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun, ensuring a supportive environment for their young athletes. Best of all, this program is free for Greenville Track Club members, with a nominal fee for non-members. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of runners!
Practices will take place every Monday and Thursday at 5:30 PM, rotating among several fantastic locations including Cleveland Park, Unity Park, and the Greenville High School Track. The focus this spring will be on track basics, with opportunities to participate in outdoor track meets, allowing kids to showcase their newfound skills. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun, ensuring a supportive environment for their young athletes. Best of all, this program is free for Greenville Track Club members, with a nominal fee for non-members. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of runners!
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, Liz Evans, and John Hatfield, who also share a love of running and educating the youth. All coaches/volunteers are safe sport certified and back ground checked.
Rabbits Spring 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 spring will be track. The kids will have the opportunity to participate in several outdoor track meets with dates TBD.
-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 SPRING SESSION, THE RABBITS WILL MEET MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM.
Practices will rotate between Cleveland Park, Unity Park, Greenville High School Track, and occasionally Furman University. 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, Liz Evans, and John Hatfield, who also share a love of running and educating the youth. All coaches/volunteers are safe sport certified and back ground checked.
Rabbits Spring 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 spring will be track. The kids will have the opportunity to participate in several outdoor track meets with dates TBD.
-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 SPRING SESSION, THE RABBITS WILL MEET MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM.
Practices will rotate between Cleveland Park, Unity Park, Greenville High School Track, and occasionally Furman University. 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-Spring Session
Incl. Singlet
Mon 9th March 2026 (5:30PM 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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