Upstate Running Club Youth Team - Fall XC Program
- Date Sun 16th August 2026 - Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 2:00PM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting fall season with the Upstate Running Club Youth Team's Cross Country Program, kicking off on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! Designed for young athletes aged 7 to 14, this dynamic program offers both developmental and competitive opportunities, meeting twice a week to enhance fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Athletes will train at the stunning Lakewood Nature Preserve, with practices scheduled for Sundays at 3:00 PM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.
Throughout the season, which runs until November 28, 2026, participants will have the chance to compete in local and regional events, paving the way for potential national-level competitions. With structured practices and team-building activities, young runners will develop not just their athletic skills but also invaluable personal growth. Whether you're aiming for the 1-mile challenge or looking to build confidence and resilience, this program is the perfect opportunity to foster a lifelong love of running while making new friends. Join the movement and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to healthy habits and athletic excellence!
Throughout the season, which runs until November 28, 2026, participants will have the chance to compete in local and regional events, paving the way for potential national-level competitions. With structured practices and team-building activities, young runners will develop not just their athletic skills but also invaluable personal growth. Whether you're aiming for the 1-mile challenge or looking to build confidence and resilience, this program is the perfect opportunity to foster a lifelong love of running while making new friends. Join the movement and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to healthy habits and athletic excellence!
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: AUGUST 16 NOVEMBER 28, 2026
*
PRACTICE LOCATION: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607
*
PRACTICE TIME:
*
SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
*
WEDNESDAYS LOCATION TBD PRACTICE AT 6PM
ADDITIONAL WEEKLY PRACTICE INFORMATION AND THE COMPLETE COMPETITION SCHEDULE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON.
TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE
_(MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE DURING REGISTRATION)_
*
WARM UP / PRACTICE GEAR: $50
*
PRACTICE SINGLET
*
PRACTICE SHORT
*
LONG SLEEVE
*
COMPETITIVE PACKAGE: $100
*
PRACTICE GEAR FROM ABOVE PLUS
*
NEW STYLE LONG SLEEVE
*
NEW STYLE COMPETITIVE RACING SINGLET
*
ELITE PACKAGE: $225
*
POST SEASON BROOKS SOUTH XC AND AAU COMPETITIONS (OR USA TF SOUTH XC) RACE ENTRY
*
COMPETETIVE PACKAGE
*
HOODIE
*
WARM UP JOGGER
PROGRAM INCLUDES
*
TEAM TRAINING AND COACHING
*
TEAM GEAR PACKAGE
*
LOCAL RACE APPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETS TBD
*
FOOTLOCKER CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AT MCALPINE PARK) NEED TO ADD FOTLOCKER PACKAGE
*
AAU REGION CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY (AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED) TBD OR
*
USATF REGION CHAMPIONSHIP NEED TO ADD FOTLOCKER PACKAGE
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: AUGUST 16 NOVEMBER 28, 2026
*
PRACTICE LOCATION: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607
*
PRACTICE TIME:
*
SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
*
WEDNESDAYS LOCATION TBD PRACTICE AT 6PM
ADDITIONAL WEEKLY PRACTICE INFORMATION AND THE COMPLETE COMPETITION SCHEDULE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEASON.
TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE
_(MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE DURING REGISTRATION)_
*
WARM UP / PRACTICE GEAR: $50
*
PRACTICE SINGLET
*
PRACTICE SHORT
*
LONG SLEEVE
*
COMPETITIVE PACKAGE: $100
*
PRACTICE GEAR FROM ABOVE PLUS
*
NEW STYLE LONG SLEEVE
*
NEW STYLE COMPETITIVE RACING SINGLET
*
ELITE PACKAGE: $225
*
POST SEASON BROOKS SOUTH XC AND AAU COMPETITIONS (OR USA TF SOUTH XC) RACE ENTRY
*
COMPETETIVE PACKAGE
*
HOODIE
*
WARM UP JOGGER
PROGRAM INCLUDES
*
TEAM TRAINING AND COACHING
*
TEAM GEAR PACKAGE
*
LOCAL RACE APPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETS TBD
*
FOOTLOCKER CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AT MCALPINE PARK) NEED TO ADD FOTLOCKER PACKAGE
*
AAU REGION CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY (AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED) TBD OR
*
USATF REGION CHAMPIONSHIP NEED TO ADD FOTLOCKER PACKAGE
CONTACT INFORMATION
*
COACH VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
*
VICTORIAVVORONKO@GMAIL.COM
Races
-
Fall XC Season
Sun 16th August 2026 (2:00PM EDT)
Free
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