Join the Upstate Running Club for our Winter Indoor Track & Field Program! The program is designed to help young athletes develop speed, endurance, strength and racing skills in a positive, structured and competitive environment.

We offer two training programs based on each athlete's age, experience and current running ability.

Practice locations may vary depending on weather and facility availability.

Current prices are shown when you click Sign Up.

Minimum performance standards: 400 meters under 1:40 · 1 mile under 8:00

• Two coached practices per week
• Speed, endurance and running technique development
• Structured training sessions
• Opportunities to participate in indoor track meets
• Team racing jersey

Minimum performance standards: 400 meters under 1:12 (72 seconds) · 1 mile under 6:15

• Two coached practices per week
• Structured speed, endurance and race-specific training
• Advanced running mechanics and strength development
• Upstate Running Club racing jersey
• Upstate Running Club T-shirt

To maintain a safe and productive training environment, all athletes must meet the minimum performance standards for their program.

• Athletes who are new to the Upstate Running Club Youth Program must schedule an assessment before joining.
• The assessment helps coaches evaluate the athlete's current fitness, running ability and readiness for structured training.
• Coaches will determine whether the Youth or Developmental Program is the right fit.

Meeting the minimum standards does not automatically guarantee placement. Coaches will also consider each athlete's readiness to participate safely in group training.

Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in several indoor track meets this winter. All meets are held at Tryon International Equestrian Center, Mill Spring, NC.

• Race entry fees are not included in program registration.
• Indoor track meets are optional.
• Families may purchase meet entries in the Store on this registration site.
• Meet schedules, event information and additional details are available through Coach O Registration.
• Coaches will help guide athletes toward appropriate race distances and events based on their ability and development.

Our goal is a positive, structured and supportive training environment where young athletes can:

• Improve running technique, speed and endurance.
• Develop confidence through consistent training.
• Learn proper pacing and racing strategies.
• Gain experience competing in indoor track meets.
• Build teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
• Develop a lifelong love of running.