Run With US!
Run Together. Grow Together.
— RUN WITH US! —
EVERY MILE STARTS WITH A STEP
RWUS! features Olympian and aspiring-Olympian athletes who share their experiences to mentor young runners while visiting youth clubs, schools, clinics and running groups. During these events, elite athletes discuss with youth the importance of goal setting, nutrition, self-esteem and making positive choices.
— The process —
How it Works
Elite Athletes Visit
Elite USATF grantees visit youth organizations, running clubs, and schools to lead warm-ups, run alongside participants, and provide encouragement.
Goal Setting & Skills
Olympians and Olympic hopefuls teach kids track & field skills and talk about the importance of fitness, nutrition, and making positive choices.
Mentorship & Confidence
Children meet elite athletes and hear about their experiences and knowledge on goal setting, self-esteem, and nutrition — moving dreams forward.
— RUN TOGETHER, GROW TOGETHER —
A TWO-WAY IMPACT
The USATF Foundation is dedicated to bringing our Foundation community together — donors financially supporting elite and youth athletes while simultaneously giving the elite an opportunity to give back.
In exchange for their service to communities and the youth therein, U.S. elite track and field athletes receive a measure of the financial support they need to finance their Olympic aspirations. This program provides a connection between our youth and elite athletes to cultivate a lifelong passion for the sport of track and field — instilling positive habits during the most impressionable years.
— SEE IT IN ACTION —
WATCH RWUS! MAKE A DIFFERENCE
— MOVING DREAMS FORWARD —
RWUS! IN PHOTOS
— TAKE ACTION —
APPLY FOR THE YOUTH CLUB GRANT
Ready to take your club to the next level? Apply for a USATF Foundation Youth Club Grant today.