an upstart Run club in Fairfield, CT

Outdoor track & field
Competing in USATF Region One allows young athletes from the Northeast to showcase their talents against top regional peers in events like sprints, distance runs, and field disciplines.
Short Track
Indoor track and field provides young athletes with high-level competition across events like sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws in top-tier facilities throughout the Northeast.
Cross Country
XC season provides a challenging, multi-state championship experience that tests endurance and strategy on varied New York/New England terrains, from rolling hills to muddy trails.


Ready, Set, Grow: Youth Athletics Transforms Lives

Youth athletics offers numerous benefits that foster holistic development in young athletes.
Physically, it builds cardiovascular endurance, strength, speed, and coordination through events like sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws, reducing the risk of obesity and promoting lifelong fitness habits.
Mentally, it instills discipline, goal-setting, and resilience, as participants learn to push through challenges and handle competition’s pressures.
Socially, it encourages teamwork in relays, builds friendships across diverse groups, and teaches sportsmanship and respect for opponents.
Overall, the sport equips youth with essential life skills, boosting confidence and academic performance through structured training and time management.

Upcoming Runs
Dec 13th, 2025
Shelbyville, IN
2025 USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championship
Cross country runners from all over the nation gather in Indiana for the national championship.
Dec 21st, 2025
New York, NY
Armory Youth Solstice Invitational
A top-notch short track meet taking place at the turn of the season at the world’s fastest track in NYC.
Jan 4th, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
UAGTCA Meet #1
The first short-track event in a series of age-group related meets that take place at the Ott Center for track and field at the University of Pennsylvania.








