Upstate Running Club Youth Team

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Does your child have a passion for running and a talent for speed? The Upstate Running Club is excited to offer a unique opportunity for young athletes aged 6-13 to join our 2025 Spring Youth Running Program. Starting February 23rd and running through May 31st, this completely free program—funded by the Upstate Running Club nonprofit membership—provides expert coaching to help young runners thrive. Led by experienced Without Limits coaches Matthew and Victoria Hammersmith, our program will foster a love for running while building speed, endurance, and confidence in a supportive, team-oriented environment. With space for up to 75 athletes, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

🎉 Program Activities

• Weekly Practices: Regular training sessions to enhance running skills.
• Track Meets: Intrasquad track meets at Christ Church Episcopal School.
• Open Runs: Fun runs at Holland Park to build endurance and community.
• Season Culmination: Participation in the AAU track series in June.

📅 2025 Spring Track Season Schedule

• Dates: Feb. 23rd - May 31st
• Sunday Practices: Christ Church Episcopal School Track @ 2pm
• Wednesday Open Run: Holland Park @ 6pm (Starting AFTER Daylight Savings Time March 12th)

✅ Requirements

• Ages: 6-13
• 400 Meter Time: Must run under 1:45
• 1 Mile Continuous Run: Must complete under 9:00
• Practice Format: Each practice will include a 400 meter run followed by drills including ladders, hurdles, bands, strides, and core exercises.

🗓️ Practice Schedule

• Sunday, February 23, 2025: 400 Meter Program Requirement TIME TRIAL @ CCES (Open to ALL)
• Sunday, March 2, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, March 9, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, March 12, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, March 16, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, March 19, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, March 23, 2025: Inner squad Track Meet @ CCES (Open to ALL)
• Wednesday, March 26, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, March 30, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, April 2, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, April 6, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, April 13, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, April 16, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, April 20, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, April 27, 2025: Inner squad Track Meet @ CCES (Open to ALL)
• Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, May 4, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, May 7, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, May 11, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, May 18, 2025: Regular practice
• Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Regular practice
• Sunday, May 25, 2025: Regular practice
• SATURDAY: DOWNVILLE MILE TEAM EVENT
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Regular practice
• Month of June: Elite Track Series w/ the AAU Meets

For more information, visit the Upstate Running Club Youth Team page.