Upstate Running Club Youth Team - Fall XC Program 2026

The race.

The Upstate Running Club Youth Team offers a free fall cross-country program for athletes ages 7–14 in Greenville, SC, running from August 16 through November 28, 2026. Participants train twice weekly at Lakewood Nature Preserve (220 Lakewood Drive) on Sundays at 3:00 PM and Wednesdays at 6:00 PM at a location to be announced. Athletes must meet minimum mile time standards by age group to participate. Three gear packages are available at registration ($50 warm-up, $100 competitive, or $225 elite), with the elite package including entry to Brooks South XC and AAU competitions, plus a post-season Footlocker Championships race. The program includes local, regional, and national-level competition opportunities with coaching from staff who collectively have over 30 years of experience.