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 to kick off an exciting season of athletics with the Upstate Running Club Youth Team Spring Track Program! Starting on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and running until Monday, June 8, 2026, in beautiful Greenville, this program is designed for young athletes aged 7 to 13 who are eager to improve their running skills while having fun.
Participants will engage in weekly practices and compete in local and regional events, including the Downville Mile and prestigious AAU and USATF Regional Meets. With a focus on building self-confidence, resilience, and character, this program promises to equip your child with valuable tools for success in athletics and life. Coaches Victoria and Matt Hammersmith, with over 30 years of combined experience, will guide your young runners through every step of their training journey. Don't miss out on the chance for your child to join a community of over 100 athletes—sign up by February 28th to ensure they receive their team uniform and gear. Join us for an unforgettable spring filled with growth, friendship, and athletic achievement!
Participants will engage in weekly practices and compete in local and regional events, including the Downville Mile and prestigious AAU and USATF Regional Meets. With a focus on building self-confidence, resilience, and character, this program promises to equip your child with valuable tools for success in athletics and life. Coaches Victoria and Matt Hammersmith, with over 30 years of combined experience, will guide your young runners through every step of their training journey. Don't miss out on the chance for your child to join a community of over 100 athletes—sign up by February 28th to ensure they receive their team uniform and gear. Join us for an unforgettable spring filled with growth, friendship, and athletic achievement!
Organiser's Description
_IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOUR CHILD WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THE PROGRAM YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND A TRIAL PRACTICE PRIOR TO SIGNING UP BUT WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE TEAM UNIFORM (SHIRT, WARM UP SUIT, SHORTS, AND RACING SINGLET) AFTER THE FEBRUARY 28TH DEADLINE. TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD RECEIVES A TEAM UNIFORM PLEASE SIGN UP BY THEN. _
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 10U
* 1 Mile under 8:00
* 400m under 1:30
* Girls 10U
* 1 Mile Under 8:20
* 400m under 1:40
* Boys 13U
* 1 Mile Under 7:00
* 400m under 1:20
* Girls 13U
* 1 Mile under 7:30
* 400m under 1:25
EACH ATHLETE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE TEAM GEAR AND RACE PACKAGE. TEAM SINGLETS AND WARM-UPS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED PRIOR TO OUR FIRST TEAM COMPETITION. THE OFFICIAL TEAM SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM.
TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE: $150
INCLUDES:
* _Team Singlet_
* _Team Shorts_
* _Team Shirt_
* _Race Entries_
* _Downville Mile_
* _AAU Regional Meet_
* _USATF Regional Meet_
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
* _March 15th - May 31st (Regular Season)_
* _June 1st - July 15th (Post Season Racing Opportunities will be available)_
* _Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School_
* _Wednesday @ 5pm Fishers Middle School_
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 10U
* 1 Mile under 8:00
* 400m under 1:30
* Girls 10U
* 1 Mile Under 8:20
* 400m under 1:40
* Boys 13U
* 1 Mile Under 7:00
* 400m under 1:20
* Girls 13U
* 1 Mile under 7:30
* 400m under 1:25
EACH ATHLETE IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE TEAM GEAR AND RACE PACKAGE. TEAM SINGLETS AND WARM-UPS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED PRIOR TO OUR FIRST TEAM COMPETITION. THE OFFICIAL TEAM SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE PROGRAM.
TEAM GEAR & RACE PACKAGE: $150
INCLUDES:
* _Team Singlet_
* _Team Shorts_
* _Team Shirt_
* _Race Entries_
* _Downville Mile_
* _AAU Regional Meet_
* _USATF Regional Meet_
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
* _March 15th - May 31st (Regular Season)_
* _June 1st - July 15th (Post Season Racing Opportunities will be available)_
* _Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School_
* _Wednesday @ 5pm Fishers Middle School_
Races
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Youth Team (Ages 7-13)
Incl. Team Gear & Race Package
Sun 8th March 2026 (2:00PM EDT)
Free
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318 Spokane Dr, Greenville, 29607, SC, United States
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