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
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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! This dynamic program is designed for young athletes aged 7-14 and will run until November 28, 2026. Athletes will have the opportunity to train rigorously twice a week, honing their skills and preparing for a range of competitions from local meets to regional and national events.
Participants will engage in structured practices at Lakewood Nature Preserve, enhancing not just their athletic abilities but also their teamwork and sportsmanship. The program aims to develop confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits in all young runners. With coaching staff boasting over 30 years of combined experience, athletes can expect top-notch guidance tailored to help them meet competitive standards. Whether your child is striving for personal growth or aiming for the thrill of competition, this fall cross country program promises to be a fun and enriching experience!
Participants will engage in structured practices at Lakewood Nature Preserve, enhancing not just their athletic abilities but also their teamwork and sportsmanship. The program aims to develop confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits in all young runners. With coaching staff boasting over 30 years of combined experience, athletes can expect top-notch guidance tailored to help them meet competitive standards. Whether your child is striving for personal growth or aiming for the thrill of competition, this fall cross country program promises to be a fun and enriching experience!
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
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VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
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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:
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BOYS 9 & UNDER
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1 MILE: UNDER 8:00
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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 BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM PRACTICES OR COMPETITIONS._
TEAM SCHEDULE
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SEASON DATES: AUGUST 15 NOVEMBER 28, 2026
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PRACTICE LOCATION: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607
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PRACTICE TIME:
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SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
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WEDNESDAYS AT 5:00 PM
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
*
COMPETITIVE PACKAGE: $100
*
PRACTICE SINGLET
*
PRACTICE SHORT
*
LONG SLEEVE
*
COMPETITIVE RACING SINGLET
*
FOOTLOCKER WARM UP: $75
*
POST SEASON FOOTLOCKER AND AAU COMPETITIONS
*
HOODIE
*
WARM UP JOGGER
PROGRAM INCLUDES
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TEAM TRAINING AND COACHING
*
TEAM GEAR PACKAGE
*
RACE ENTRY FOR HAY BALE HUSTLE
*
FOOTLOCKER CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AT MCALPINE PARK)
*
AAU REGION CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY (AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED)
*
USATF REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
*
TEAM SOCIALS AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES
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 BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN TEAM PRACTICES OR COMPETITIONS._
TEAM SCHEDULE
*
SEASON DATES: AUGUST 15 NOVEMBER 28, 2026
*
PRACTICE LOCATION: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE: 220 LAKEWOOD DRIVE GREENVILLE, SC 29607
*
PRACTICE TIME:
*
SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
*
WEDNESDAYS AT 5:00 PM
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
*
COMPETITIVE PACKAGE: $100
*
PRACTICE SINGLET
*
PRACTICE SHORT
*
LONG SLEEVE
*
COMPETITIVE RACING SINGLET
*
FOOTLOCKER WARM UP: $75
*
POST SEASON FOOTLOCKER AND AAU COMPETITIONS
*
HOODIE
*
WARM UP JOGGER
PROGRAM INCLUDES
*
TEAM TRAINING AND COACHING
*
TEAM GEAR PACKAGE
*
RACE ENTRY FOR HAY BALE HUSTLE
*
FOOTLOCKER CHAMPIONSHIPS (SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING AT MCALPINE PARK)
*
AAU REGION CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY (AAU MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED)
*
USATF REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
*
TEAM SOCIALS AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES
CONTACT INFORMATION
*
COACH VICTORIA HAMMERSMITH
*
VICTORIAVVORONKO@GMAIL.COM
Races
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Fall XC Season
Sun 16th August 2026 (2:00PM EDT)
Free
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