Featured Speaker - Craig Engels
Craig Engels grew up locally in Pfafftown, attended Reagan High School, and is one of the top middle distance runners in the United States!
Events
Discounts for TCTC Members and Students
Winter Seminar Social & Talk
Strikethrough Price:
$50
Price:
$40
Time:
5:00PM EST
- 7:00PM EST
Price increases after November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 21 - 99.
Discounts for TCTC Members and Students
Winter Seminar Talk Only
Strikethrough Price:
$25
Price:
$20
Time:
6:00PM EST
- 7:00PM EST
Price increases after November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
$ 5 TCTC Discount
$10 Student Discount (21 and under)
Early Bird Pricing ends after November 30
About Winter Seminar
The TCTC Winter Seminar is an annual event held every year since 1988 that features runner focused speakers in a social setting. The primary purpose is to inspire, educate and entertain seminar attendees. The seminar is open to anyone who registers to attend.
This year, we are hosting our Winter Seminar the weekend of January 2-3, 2026 with American middle-distance runner & local native Craig Engels! Craig will participate in the Frosty Fifty races on Saturday, January 3 and will be the featured speaker for evening events.
The Winter Seminar includes both a Social Event and a Talk. Registrants can sign up for both the social and the talk, or for the talk only. The social event and the talk will take place JDL Fasttrack at 2502 Empire Drive in west Winston-Salem.
About Craig Engels
Craig Engels is an elite American middle-distance runner primarily focused on the 1500 meters and the mile. Known for his signature style and engaging personality, he is one of the top distance talents in the United States.
Career Highlights:
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US National Champion in the 1500m (2019) and Indoor Mile (2019).
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Competed at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, finishing 10th in the 1500m final.
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A perennial contender at the US Olympic Trials, he finished 4th in the 1500m at the 2021 Trials, narrowly missing the Olympic team.
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He is currently coached by Ryan Vanhoy, whom he rejoined in late 2022 after a successful collegiate career together at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).
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Engels is a Nike-sponsored athlete and continues to compete at the highest level of professional track and field.
Engels attended Ronald W. Reagan High School in Pfafftown, North Carolina, until he graduated in 2012. In addition to running cross country and track, he played for his school's soccer team and was a member of the Earth Club at his school. By the time he graduated from Reagan in 2012, he had set his school's records in the 800 meters, mile, and 3200 meters. His best high school mile time was recorded at the 2012 Adidas Grand Prix Dream Mile, where he ran 4:03.96, which is the state high school record mile time for North Carolina. Throughout high school, Engels was coached by RunCCG coach, Chris Catton.
In His Own Words
I am Craig Engels, Pfafftown local, and huge North Carolina guy. My greatest joy in life is new experiences, movement and socializing. I love doing anything and everything outside, and that includes my job of professional running. This typically quenches my ADHD need for dopamine. I’m pretty much always stoked and my job has allowed me to travel the world and spread this stoke. My dream in life is to have as many kids as possible, buy land, and start an RV/glamping business. I have always been torn between being an environmentalist (major in renewable energy) and an absolute capitalist (MBA). This juxtaposition has lead me to MANY business ideas in my life and one day I fully intend to commit my energy to one 
. Recently I tandem biked to the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff (83 miles) with my girlfriend. The next day I hit 2 running workouts in one day, and this blend of living and working hard is usually how life goes for me. I love epic adventures and can’t wait to one day just hit massive trail runs, bike rides, skiing, climbs, and anything that comes my way.
Event Pricing
Winter Seminar Social & Talk (5-7pm)
Early Registration (Nov. 1 - 30) $40.00
Regular Registration (Dec. 1 - 28) $50.00
Late Registration (Dec 29 - Jan. 3) $60.00
Winter Seminar Talk Only (6-7pm)
Early Registration (Nov. 1 - 30) $20.00
Regular Registration (Dec. 1 - 28) $25.00
Late Registration (Dec 29 - Jan. 3) $30.00
Discounts Available
$5 TCTC Member Discount
$10 Student Discount (21 and under)
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Event Location
JDL Fast Track
2505 Empire Dr,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103 US
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