GTC Rabbits Youth Running-Summer Session
- Date Tue 19th May 2026 - Tue 30th June 2026
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $50.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating summer of running with the GTC Rabbits Youth Running program, kicking off on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and running through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Greenville! This dynamic program is open to kids aged 7 to 14 and is designed to inspire young athletes to embrace the joy of running while developing essential skills. Under the guidance of experienced coach Ashley Lavelle and a team of enthusiastic volunteer coaches, participants will enjoy expert coaching, regular group practices, and the camaraderie of fellow young runners.
The Rabbits will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM, with exciting GTC All-Comer's Track Meets starting at 6:00 PM in June at Eastside High School. Kids will learn about proper running form, nutrition, and race strategy, all while having a blast! Don't miss this chance for your child to get active, make new friends, and participate in fun practices at local venues like Cleveland Park and Greenville High School Track. Best of all, it's free for Greenville Track Club members, or just $50 for newcomers, with family memberships available for only $35. Sign up and watch your young athlete thrive this summer!
The Rabbits will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM, with exciting GTC All-Comer's Track Meets starting at 6:00 PM in June at Eastside High School. Kids will learn about proper running form, nutrition, and race strategy, all while having a blast! Don't miss this chance for your child to get active, make new friends, and participate in fun practices at local venues like Cleveland Park and Greenville High School Track. Best of all, it's free for Greenville Track Club members, or just $50 for newcomers, with family memberships available for only $35. Sign up and watch your young athlete thrive this summer!
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 background checked.
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 $35 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 participating in the GTC All-Comer's Track Meets (Tuesday nights starting in June), as well as summer conditioning relating to both track and cross country.
-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 ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM. (THE JUNE ALL-COMERS TRACK MEETS WILL START AT 6:00PM AT EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL).
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 youthrunning@greenvilletrackclub.com 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 $35 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 background checked.
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 $35 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 participating in the GTC All-Comer's Track Meets (Tuesday nights starting in June), as well as summer conditioning relating to both track and cross country.
-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 ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 5:30PM. (THE JUNE ALL-COMERS TRACK MEETS WILL START AT 6:00PM AT EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL).
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 youthrunning@greenvilletrackclub.com 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 $35 for one year. https://runsignup.com/Club/Join/815
Races
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GTC Rabbits Youth Running-Summer Session
Incl. Singlet
Tue 19th May 2026 (5:30PM EDT)
$50.00
Location: Coach Ashley will email the workout locations for each week. Please email: youthrunning@greenvilletrackclub.com for any questions.
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Greenville High School Track, Cleveland Park, Unity Park, and occasionally Furman University. Please email youthrunning@greenvilletrackclub.com for location information., Greenville, 29601, SC, United States
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