Upstate Running Club Team - Fall XC Program
- Date Thu 1st October 2026
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the excitement of the Upstate Running Club's Fall Cross Country Program, taking place on October 1, 2026, in the beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This dynamic youth program is designed for athletes aged 7 to 14 and offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to engage in both developmental and competitive running. With practices held twice a week at Lakewood Nature Preserve and Holland Park, participants will hone their skills and build teamwork while preparing for a series of thrilling races.
The season runs until November 28, 2026, and includes a variety of races such as the Toughest Kids Race 3k on November 1, the Run 4 Life 1 Mile on November 7, and the prestigious USATFSC Association Junior Olympic XC Championships on November 14, among others. Each young athlete will receive expert coaching from a dedicated staff with over 30 years of combined experience, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, sportsmanship, and lifelong healthy habits. Don't miss this chance for your child to be a part of an inspiring community and reach new heights in their athletic journey!
The season runs until November 28, 2026, and includes a variety of races such as the Toughest Kids Race 3k on November 1, the Run 4 Life 1 Mile on November 7, and the prestigious USATFSC Association Junior Olympic XC Championships on November 14, among others. Each young athlete will receive expert coaching from a dedicated staff with over 30 years of combined experience, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters personal growth, sportsmanship, and lifelong healthy habits. Don't miss this chance for your child to be a part of an inspiring community and reach new heights in their athletic journey!
Organiser's Description
UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FALL 2026
THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB YOUTH TEAM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ITS FALL CROSS COUNTRY SEASON FOR ATHLETES AGES 714.
THIS DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPETITIVE PROGRAM WILL MEET TWICE EACH WEEK AND PROVIDE ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND FUTURE NATIONAL-LEVEL COMPETITIONS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS A FREE SERVICE FOR AREA YOUTH ATHLETES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO PURSUING PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH CONSISTENT TRAINING, TEAMWORK, AND COMPETITION. THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB PROUDLY SUPPORTS MORE THAN 100 YOUTH ATHLETES EACH YEAR THROUGH SEASONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. EACH SEASON INCLUDES STRUCTURED PRACTICES, LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS, AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEVELOP BOTH ATHLETIC ABILITY AND PERSONAL CHARACTER.
OUR MISSION IS TO EQUIP YOUNG ATHLETES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED AT THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION WHILE FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS.
COACHING & PROGRAM STAFF
*
VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
*
MATTHEW HAMMERSMITH
*
BRUCE JENNINGS
TOGETHER, OUR COACHING STAFF BRINGS MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS.
TEAM ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
TO ENSURE ATHLETES ARE PREPARED FOR THE DEMANDS OF TRAINING AND COMPETITION, PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM FITNESS STANDARDS:
*
BOYS 9 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 8:00
*
GIRLS 9 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 8:20
*
BOYS 11 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 7:30
*
GIRLS 11 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 7:30
*
BOYS & GIRLS 13 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 7:15
_ATHLETES WHO ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE MINIMUM TEAM STANDARDS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM PRACTICES OR COMPETITIONS._
TEAM SCHEDULE
*
SEASON DATES: OCTOBER 1ST NOVEMBER 28, 2026
*
PRACTICE TIME:
*
SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
*
LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607
*
WEDNESDAYS AT 6PM
*
HOLLAND PARK - 813 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
RACE SCHEDULE
* Sunday Nov. 1st - Toughest Kids Race 3k
* Saturday Nov. 7th - Run 4 Life 1 Mile
* 2026 USATFSC Association Junior Olympic XC Championships - November 14th (Northwestern High School)
* 2026 USATF Region 4 Junior Olympic XC Championships - November 21st (Rock Hill, SC)
* Thursday Nov. 26th - Electric City Gobbler 1 Mile
* Saturday Nov. 28th - Brooks Championship (McAlpine Park)
TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE
*
ELITE PACKAGE: $175
*
PRACTICE GEAR (SINGLET, SHORT)
*
NEW STYLE LONG SLEEVE
*
NEW STYLE COMPETITIVE RACING SINGLET
*
BROOKS AND USATF XC RACE REGESTARTION FEES (NOT ICLUDES USATF MEMBERSHIP)
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
*
*
TEAM TRAINING AND COACHING
*
TEAM GEAR PACKAGE
*
BROOKS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AT MCALPINE PARK)
*
USATF XC CHAMPIONSHIP AND USATF XC REGION (FOR QUALIFIED ATHLETES)
CONTACT INFORMATION
*
COACH VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
*
VICTORIAVVORONKO@GMAIL.COM
THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB YOUTH TEAM IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE ITS FALL CROSS COUNTRY SEASON FOR ATHLETES AGES 714.
THIS DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPETITIVE PROGRAM WILL MEET TWICE EACH WEEK AND PROVIDE ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND FUTURE NATIONAL-LEVEL COMPETITIONS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS A FREE SERVICE FOR AREA YOUTH ATHLETES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO PURSUING PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH CONSISTENT TRAINING, TEAMWORK, AND COMPETITION. THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB PROUDLY SUPPORTS MORE THAN 100 YOUTH ATHLETES EACH YEAR THROUGH SEASONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. EACH SEASON INCLUDES STRUCTURED PRACTICES, LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS, AND TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEVELOP BOTH ATHLETIC ABILITY AND PERSONAL CHARACTER.
OUR MISSION IS TO EQUIP YOUNG ATHLETES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED AT THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION WHILE FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS.
COACHING & PROGRAM STAFF
*
VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
*
MATTHEW HAMMERSMITH
*
BRUCE JENNINGS
TOGETHER, OUR COACHING STAFF BRINGS MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ATHLETES OF ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS.
TEAM ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
TO ENSURE ATHLETES ARE PREPARED FOR THE DEMANDS OF TRAINING AND COMPETITION, PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM FITNESS STANDARDS:
*
BOYS 9 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 8:00
*
GIRLS 9 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 8:20
*
BOYS 11 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 7:30
*
GIRLS 11 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 7:30
*
BOYS & GIRLS 13 & UNDER
*
1 MILE: UNDER 7:15
_ATHLETES WHO ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE MINIMUM TEAM STANDARDS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM PRACTICES OR COMPETITIONS._
TEAM SCHEDULE
*
SEASON DATES: OCTOBER 1ST NOVEMBER 28, 2026
*
PRACTICE TIME:
*
SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
*
LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607
*
WEDNESDAYS AT 6PM
*
HOLLAND PARK - 813 LAURENS RD, GREENVILLE, SC 29607
RACE SCHEDULE
* Sunday Nov. 1st - Toughest Kids Race 3k
* Saturday Nov. 7th - Run 4 Life 1 Mile
* 2026 USATFSC Association Junior Olympic XC Championships - November 14th (Northwestern High School)
* 2026 USATF Region 4 Junior Olympic XC Championships - November 21st (Rock Hill, SC)
* Thursday Nov. 26th - Electric City Gobbler 1 Mile
* Saturday Nov. 28th - Brooks Championship (McAlpine Park)
TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE
*
ELITE PACKAGE: $175
*
PRACTICE GEAR (SINGLET, SHORT)
*
NEW STYLE LONG SLEEVE
*
NEW STYLE COMPETITIVE RACING SINGLET
*
BROOKS AND USATF XC RACE REGESTARTION FEES (NOT ICLUDES USATF MEMBERSHIP)
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
*
*
TEAM TRAINING AND COACHING
*
TEAM GEAR PACKAGE
*
BROOKS XC CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AT MCALPINE PARK)
*
USATF XC CHAMPIONSHIP AND USATF XC REGION (FOR QUALIFIED ATHLETES)
CONTACT INFORMATION
*
COACH VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
*
VICTORIAVVORONKO@GMAIL.COM
Races
-
Fall XC Season
Thu 1st October 2026 (2:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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