Atlanta Track Club

If you’re a college student in Georgia and passionate about inspiring the running/walking community, we have the perfect opportunity for you as a 2024-2025 College Ambassador! As a college ambassador, you have the opportunity to connect with other runners in your community or at your university and receive perks while you’re at it. Current ambassador, Rylie Hamilton, said her favorite thing about the program was that she could meet and travel with Zoe, another ambassador, to races, and “cheer everyone on via social media while advocating for Atlanta Track Club.” Applications close on August 31 - apply today at https://lnkd.in/dvk3fD8p

If you’re a current college student in Georgia and passionate about spreading Atlanta Track Club’s mission at your university, you still have time to apply for the 2024-2025 Atlanta Track Club College Ambassador program! Here’s what current College Ambassador Lucie Xu has to say about the program: “I’ve had the best time being a college ambassador this past year. Atlanta Track Club’s community is so welcoming to runners of all levels, so it’s been a great experience to represent the club at my university. Being an ambassador not only allows you to connect to your own university’s community but also to other runners from all over Atlanta. I’ve met some of my best friends through being an ambassador at the Beltline Run Club, Atlanta Track Club races, and volunteer events. It has been a blast to be involved in such a great organization. It’s made me love running even more than before, and gives me the chance to spread that love with my community.” Apply to be a College Ambassador by August 31 at https://lnkd.in/dvk3fD8p

How it started ➡️ All-Metro Track & Field How it’s going ➡️ 2024 Summer Olympics Did you know that four track & field athletes currently representing Team USA in Paris were once All-Metro Track & Field athletes here at Atlanta Track Club? Here are the Atlanta natives and All-Metro athletes competing and earning medals at the Olympics this summer: ⭐ Daniel Roberts - 2015 All-Metro athlete and Hampton High School graduate. Just yesterday, he earned a silver medal in the 110m Hurdles! ⭐ Jasmine Jones - 2018 All-Metro athlete and Greater Atlanta Christian School graduate. In Paris, she placed 4th in the 400m Hurdles finals behind Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Anna Cockrell, and Femke Bol. ⭐ Christian Coleman - 2014 All-Metro athlete and Track Athlete of the Year, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School graduate. Coleman was part of the US men's 4x100m Relay team at this summer's Olympics. ⭐ Daniel Haugh - 2014 All-Metro athlete, St. Pius X graduate. Haugh recently competed in Paris in the men’s hammer throw. When these athletes were in high school, they were honored at the All-Metro Track & Field banquet, a long-standing award ceremony held by Atlanta Track Club to honor the top track & field athletes in the Atlanta-metro area that season. It’s truly an honor to reward these athletes early-on in their careers and watch them grow to represent our country at the Olympics! We are so excited to see how many more All-Metro athletes will continue representing Atlanta and the US at future Olympic Games. 📸 Kevin Morris

No matter where you are in the world on August 24, you can join the community and Run with Maud to make a difference. The virtual Run with Maud 5K Run/Walk will celebrate the life of Ahmaud Arbery while raising funds for the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation, which supports mental health resources for Black boys. Maud was murdered while he was running in Brunswick, Georgia on February 23, 2020. He would have turned 29 on May 8. Whether you’re participating in the 5K solo or joining a group, your support matters. Register today and make a difference at https://lnkd.in/ggwWphYe. If 5Ks aren’t your thing, you can also show your support by purchasing the Run with Maud 5K Run/Walk T-shirt. All proceeds go to the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. Purchase yours today at https://lnkd.in/gVS6H4sY

Are you a current college student in Georgia with a passion for running/walking and looking to make a difference in the community? Applications are now open for the Atlanta Track Club 2024-2025 College Ambassador Program! As a College Ambassador, you'll have the chance to spread Atlanta Track Club's mission of inspiring an active & healthy Atlanta, represent your university in a positive manner, and receive exclusive Atlanta Track Club benefits. Learn more & apply by August 31 at https://lnkd.in/dvk3fD8p

Registration is open for Fall 2024 Kilometer Kids Site Lead/Head Coaches looking to inspire the next generation! ❤️ In September, the Fall 2024 Kilometer Kids season will begin and thousands of children across Atlanta will learn the values of fitness, creating healthy habits, and goal-setting. You can lead one of these Kilometer Kids sites by registering as a Site Lead/Head Coach today! If you don't have any prior experience, don't worry - no experience is necessary! We will provide you with daily practice plans, an orientation, and lots of mentoring and support. To make sure all coaches are prepared ahead of the program season, registration to coach will close on August 12 so don't wait to sign up at https://lnkd.in/g-HxdJ-9

Last Thursday, we successfully hosted the 55th Running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. This event exemplifies all of Atlanta Track Club's core values - community, camaraderie, and competition - in the best possible ways. In the midst of the Club's busiest season, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covered a glimpse of what it looks like behind the scenes as we prepare for the world's largest 10K. They also covered many changes we introduced to this year's race, such as the Elite High School division. Check out their coverage at https://lnkd.in/gStAPKHe

This past spring, over 2,600 kids from the greater Atlanta area collectively ran over 39,000 miles during their 10-week Kilometer Kids program! That success would not be possible without the guidance of our volunteer site leads/head coaches at individual sites. You can help us build the next generation of runners and walkers by signing up to be a site lead/head coach for the Fall 2024 Kilometer Kids season, and there’s no experience necessary! We will provide you with daily practice plans, an orientation and lots of mentoring and support. Learn more and sign up today at https://lnkd.in/g-HxdJ-9

Last May, the running community united for the Run With Maud 5K Run/Walk to honor Ahmaud Arbery and support the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. This year, the Run With Maud 5K returns on August 24 with a major change: it’s now a virtual event. Runners worldwide can participate, honor Ahmaud, and support the Foundation from anywhere. Register now and get a commemorative "Run With Maud" shirt. All proceeds benefit the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation's mental health resources for Black boys. Join us and show your support on social media with #RunWithMaud. Details on meet-up locations and group runs will be shared closer to the event. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/ggwWphYe

Don’t miss out on the chance to bid on these exclusive items and experiences for the LAST DAY of the Peachtree with a Purpose Silent Auction! Items are selling fast, but you can still win signed spikes by Olympians and World Champions such as Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Tobi Amusan, and Anna Hall 🤩 You can also bid on memorable experiences, such as a family pass to Zoo Atlanta or a Private Wine Class with Total Wine! All proceeds benefit the Atlanta Track Club Foundation, which funds community initiatives such as the Kilometer Kids program, our partnership with Atlanta Public Schools and more. Bid or donate today at https://lnkd.in/g_CEbkFW