Upstate Running Club Youth Team - Spring Track Program

  • Date Sun 8th March 2026 - Mon 8th June 2026
  • Time 2:00PM EDT
  • Location Greenville, South Carolina
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting season of track and field with the Upstate Running Club Youth Team's Spring Track Program! Kicking off on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and running through June 8, 2026, in Greenville, this program is designed for young athletes aged 7 to 13 who are eager to enhance their skills and compete. Participants will engage in weekly practices, local and regional competitions, and fun team-building socials, all aimed at fostering athletic talent and personal growth.

This comprehensive program includes a range of race distances, from the 400 meters to the mile, ensuring that each athlete can find their niche. New members will receive a stylish team jersey, shorts, and a club T-shirt, as well as complimentary entry into the Downville Mile. With experienced coaches Victoria and Matt Hammersmith guiding the training, young athletes will develop not only their running abilities but also confidence and resilience. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for your child to be part of a supportive and dynamic running community!

Organiser's Description

_IF YOURE UNSURE WHETHER YOUR CHILD IS A GOOD FIT FOR THE PROGRAM, YOURE WELCOME TO ATTEND A TRIAL PRACTICE BEFORE REGISTERING. ALL ATHLETES MUST BE ABLE TO MEET THE TEAM STANDARD LISTED BELOW. _

_REGISTRATION INCLUDES A TEAM JERSEY (BLACK OR YELLOW), SHORTS, AND A NEW CLUB T-SHIRT, PLUS COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY INTO THE DOWNVILLE MILE. WE ALSO COVER AAU DISTRICT REGISTRATION FOR EACH ATHLETE, WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE AAU MEMBERSHIP.
_

THE UPSTATE RUNNING CLUB IS PROUD TO SPONSOR OVER 100 YOUTH ATHLETES EACH YEAR THROUGH SEASONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. EACH SEASON INCLUDES WEEKLY PRACTICES, LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMPETITIONS, AND TEAM-BUILDING SOCIALS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN BOTH ATHLETIC SKILL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

THANKS TO YOUR CLUB MEMBERSHIPS AND GENEROUS TEAM DONATIONS, WERE ABLE TO OFFER THESE PROGRAMS AT A REDUCED COST FOR YOUTH AGES 713. OUR MISSION IS TO EQUIP YOUNG ATHLETES WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED AT THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITIONWHILE FOSTERING SELF-CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND LIFELONG CHARACTER.

THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL ATHLETES WITH COMPLIMENTARY COACHING FROM OUR VOLUNTEER COACHING STAFF, VICTORIA AND MATT HAMMERSMITH, WHO BRING OVER THREE DECADES OF COMBINED COACHING EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ATHLETES OF ALL LEVELS.

FITNESS MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

* Boys 9U

* 1 Mile under 8:00
* 400m under 1:40

* Girls 9U

* 1 Mile Under 8:20
* 400 under 1:40

* Boys 11U

* 1 Mile Under 7:45
* 400m under 1:30

* Girls 11U

* 1 Mile under 7:45
* 400m under 1:35

* Boy/Girls 13 U under

* 1 mile under 7:15
* 400 under 1:25

THE OFFICIAL TEAM SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM.

TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE: $125

INCLUDES:

* _Team Singlet_
* _Team Shorts_
* _Team T-Shirt_

* _Race Entries_

* _Downville Mile_
* _AAU Region Meet TBD (Requires AAU Membership)_

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

* _March 15th - May 12th (Regular Season)_
* _Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School_

POST SEASON PRACTICE & RACING SCHEDULE

* May 17 - June 9th (Post Season Racing Opportunities will be available)
* Tuesday's @ 4:45pm Fishers Middle School
* Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School

Races

  • Youth Team (Ages 7-13)

    Incl. Team Gear & Race Package

    Sun 8th March 2026 (2:00PM EDT)

    Free

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Location

318 Spokane Dr, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States

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