Upstate Running Club Youth Team

  • Date Sun 17th August 2025
  • Location Greenville, South Carolina
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting season of cross country running with the Upstate Running Club Youth Team! On Sunday, August 17, 2025, in Greenville, young athletes aged 6-13 will have the opportunity to participate in an open practice and tryout. This vibrant event is designed to welcome new members and ignite a passion for running among youth. Training sessions will take place every Wednesday and Sunday, emphasizing endurance and the fundamentals of running as participants prepare for the thrilling 3K cross country distance.

The season runs from August 11 to November 30, culminating in the much-anticipated Hay Bale Hustle on November 16 at Lakewood Nature Preserve and the prestigious Footlocker Championships in Charlotte on November 30. With dedicated practice times and engaging drills, this is the perfect environment for young runners to develop their skills, make new friends, and experience the joy of competition. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive running community!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE 2024 FALL CROSS COUNTRY SEASON FOR THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB YOUTH TEAM. WE WILL HOST AN OPEN PRACTICE/TRYOUT FOR ATHLETES AGES 6-13 ON SUNDAY AUGUST 4TH AT ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL AT 5PM. IF YOUR ATHLETE IS INTERESTED IN OUR PROGRAM PLEASE SEE THE MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW ALONG WITH OUR PRACTICE/TRAINING SCHEDULE. THE SEASON WILL INCLUDE TRAINING SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY THAT ARE OPEN TO ALL ALONG WITH TEAM TRAINING ON SUNDAY'S PER OUR SCHEDULE BELOW. OUR FOCUS WILL INCLUDE INCREASING ATHLETES ENDURANCE AND FUNDAMENTALS OF RUNNING AS WE PREPARE FOR THE 3K CROSS COUNTRY DISTANCE THAT WILL CULMINATE IN THE HAY BALE HUSTLE ON NOVEMBER 16TH AND THE FOOTLOCKER CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHARLOTTE ON NOVEMBER 30TH.



2024 FALL CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

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DATES: AUGUST 11TH - NOVEMBER 30TH

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PRACTICES ON SUNDAY ARE 75 MINUTES LONG



REQUIREMENTS:

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AGES 6-13

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RUN UNDER 1:45 FOR 400 METERS

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MUST BE ABLE TO RUN 1 MILE CONTINUOUSLY (UNDER 9:00)

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EACH PRACTICE WILL BEGIN WITH A 1 MILE RUN FOLLOWED BY A SERIES OF DRILLS

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LADDERS

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HURDLES

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BANDS

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STRIDES

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CORE EXERCISES



PRACTICE SCHEDULE - CROSS COUNTRY SEASON

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EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6PM OPEN RUN AT HOLLAND PARK (ATHLETE LED)

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 13 - ST. JOSEPH HS 5PM

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 - ST. JOSEPH HS 5PM

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 27 - CROSS COUNTRY RACE @ LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE - 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607 @ 5PM

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3 - ST. JOSEPH HS 4PM _DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME_

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10 - ST. JOSEPH HS 4PM DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17 - ST. JOSEPH HS _4PM _D_AYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME_

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24TH - HAY BALE HUSTLE @ LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE - 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607 @ 2PM

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REGISTER HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Marietta/NightOwlTrailblazeChallenge]

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(EXTENDED PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR THOSE ATTENDING FOOTLOCKER)

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100 St. Joseph's Drive, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States

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