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Upstate Running Club Youth Team - Spring Track Program

Date:
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location:
318 Spokane Dr
Greenville County, South Carolina
29607
United States
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Links:
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If you’re unsure whether your child is a good fit for the program, you’re welcome to attend a trial practice before registering. All athletes must be able to meet the team standard listed below.

Registration includes a team jersey (black or yellow), shorts, and a new club T-shirt, plus complimentary entry into the Downville Mile. We also cover AAU District registration for each athlete, with the requirement that a parent or guardian maintains an active AAU membership.

The Upstate Running Club is proud to sponsor over 100 youth athletes each year through seasonal training programs. Each season includes weekly practices, local and regional competitions, and team-building socials designed to strengthen both athletic skill and personal development.

Thanks to your club memberships and generous team donations, we’re able to offer these programs at a reduced cost for youth ages 7–13. Our mission is to equip young athletes with the tools to succeed at the next level of competition—while fostering self-confidence, resilience, and lifelong character.

This program provides youth and developmental athletes with complimentary coaching from our volunteer coaching staff, Victoria and Matt Hammersmith, who bring over three decades of combined coaching experience working with athletes of all levels.

Fitness Minimum Requirement

  • Boys 9U

  • 1 Mile under 8:00

  • 400m under 1:40

  • Girls 9U

  • 1 Mile Under 8:20

  • 400 under 1:40

  • Boys 11U

  • 1 Mile Under 7:45

  • 400m under 1:30

  • Girls 11U

  • 1 Mile under 7:45

  • 400m under 1:35

  • Boy/Girls 13 U under

  • 1 mile under 7:15

  • 400 under 1:25

The official team schedule will be posted and available on the first day of the program.

Team Gear & Race Package: $125

Includes:

  • Team Singlet

  • Team Shorts

  • Team T-Shirt

  • Race Entries

  • Downville Mile

  • AAU Region Meet TBD (Requires AAU Membership)

Practice Schedule:

  • March 15th - May 12th (Regular Season)

  • Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School

Post Season Practice & Racing Schedule

  • May 17 - June 9th (Post Season Racing Opportunities will be available)

  • Tuesday's @ 4:45pm Fishers Middle School

  • Sunday's @ 3pm Fishers Middle School

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