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: Participants will enjoy regular training sessions.
• Track Meets: Intrasquad track meets will be held at Greenville High School.
• Fun Runs: Enjoy open runs at Holland Park.
• Development: Designed to build individual skills and team camaraderie.

📅 2025 Spring Track Season Schedule

• Dates: Feb. 23rd - May 31st
• Sunday Practices: Greenville High School at 2pm
• Address: 400 Dunbar St, Greenville, SC 29601
• Wednesday Open Run: Holland Park at 6pm
• Address: 813 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

✔️ Requirements

• Ages: 6-13
• Fast Track: Must run under 1:45 for 400 meters.
• Practice Structure: Each practice will begin with a 400 meter run under 1:45 followed by a series of drills including:
• Ladders: Agility training.
• Hurdles: Overcoming obstacles.
• Bands: Strength exercises.
• Strides: Speed work.
• Core Exercises: Building foundational strength.

🏅 Practice Schedule - Track Season

• March 23, 2025: Greenville High School Inner squad meet & Timed 400
• March 26, 2025: Holland Park
• March 30, 2025: Greenville High School
• April 2, 2025: Holland Park
• April 6, 2025: Greenville High School
• April 9, 2025: Holland Park
• April 13, 2025: Greenville High School
• April 16, 2025: Holland Park
• April 20, 2025: Greenville High School
• April 23, 2025: Holland Park
• April 27, 2025: Greenville High School Inner squad meet & Timed 400
• April 30, 2025: Holland Park
• May 4, 2025: Greenville High School
• May 7, 2025: Holland Park
• May 11, 2025: Greenville High School
• May 14, 2025: Holland Park
• May 18, 2025: Greenville High School
• May 21, 2025: Holland Park
• May 25, 2025: Greenville High School Inner squad meet & Timed 400
• May 31, 2025: Downville Mile
• May 31 - June 1, 2025: AAU STATE MEET QUALIFIER (Eastside High School)
• June 26 - June 29, 2025: REGIONAL QUALIFIER (New Manchester Georgia)
• July 8 - 12, 2025: NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Jacksonville Florida)

🌟 Join Us!

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!

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