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!

Participants will enjoy weekly practices, intrasquad track meets at Christ Church Episcopal School, and fun open runs at Holland Park. These events are designed to build both individual skills and team camaraderie, preparing athletes for an exciting season that culminates in the AAU track series in June. Whether your child is an experienced runner or simply eager to develop their abilities, our program offers a fantastic blend of structured training, competition, and community. Join us this spring and give your young runner the chance to shine!

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

• Run Under 1:45 for 400 meters

• Must be able to run 1 mile continuously (under 9:00)

• Each practice will begin with a 400 meter run under 1:45 followed by a series of drills

  • Ladders

  • Hurdles

  • Bands

  • Strides

  • Core Exercises

Practice schedule - Track Season

• Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 400 Meter Program Requirement TIME TRIAL @ CCES (Open to ALL)

• Sunday, March 2, 2025

• Sunday, March 9, 2025

• Wednesday, March 12, 2025

• Sunday, March 16, 2025

• Wednesday, March 19, 2025

• Sunday, March 23, 2025 - Inner squad Track Meet @ CCES (Open to ALL)

• Wednesday, March 26, 2025

• Sunday, March 30, 2025

• Wednesday, April 2, 2025

• Sunday, April 6, 2025

• Wednesday, April 9, 2025

• Sunday, April 13, 2025

• Wednesday, April 16, 2025

• Sunday, April 20, 2025

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025

• Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Inner squad Track Meet @ CCES (Open to ALL)

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025

• Sunday, May 4, 2025

• Wednesday, May 7, 2025

• Sunday, May 11, 2025

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025

• Sunday, May 18, 2025

• Wednesday, May 21, 2025

• Sunday, May 25, 2025

• SATURDAY - DOWNVILLE MILE TEAM EVENT

• Wednesday, May 28, 2025

• Month of June - Elite Track Series w/ the AAU Meets