Youth Running

Supporting the Next Generation of Runners

A man cheers behind a group of seven young children from a Gainesville running club as they run across a track.

A group of children from the Gainesville run club crouch at the starting line of a track, ready to run.

A group of teenagers and two adults stand on a running track, with one adult and one student holding a ceremonial check for the Gainesville Running Club.

Encouraging Young Runners

The Florida Track Club is proud to support and encourage the next generation of runners in our community. The FTC Junior Champs Summer Program gives young runners an opportunity to get involved in the sport, develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the fun and community that come with running. Another local program is TeamFTC Kids which is a year-round middle distance running club that welcomes kids from 1st-8th grade who want to stay active, make friends, and grow in a fun, inclusive environment. Both of these programs require separate payment from the Florida Track Club.

FTC’s support also extends to local middle and high school running programs, as well as the University of Florida Running Club. By supporting runners from youth through college, FTC helps strengthen Gainesville’s running community and encourage a love of the sport that continues for years to come.

How Florida Track Club Supports the Program

Florida Track Club proudly provides community promotion for the youth running program. By partnering with local organizers, we're able to help make running opportunities more accessible for children throughout the Gainesville area.

Financial Support

Community Promotion

Encouraging Youth Participation

Have Questions?

Whether you’re curious about membership, upcoming races, local running opportunities, or getting involved with Florida Track Club, we’d love to hear from you.