Running Camps News
Feb 01, 2012
US Sports Camps and Green Mountain Running Camp Announce New Partnership
San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
US Sports Camps announces a merger with the Green Mountain Running Camp (GMRC). After 38 years serving as co-director of the GMRC, Coach Roy Benson has sold his 50% stake to US Sports Camps. Coach Benson will remain Keep Reading »
Nov 22, 2011
Nike Cross Country Camp of Champions Stanford University Welcomes PattiSue Plummer
PattiSue Plumer, a two-time Olympian and one of Stanford's greatest distance runners, returns as an assistant track and field and associate cross country coach as well as camp director!
Plumer, a nine-time All-American, and Coach Jason Dunn will work with Keep Reading »
May 09, 2011
Congrats to the Lake City Middle School Running Team and some of our past Smoky Mountain Runners!
The Lake City Middle School girls 4 x 800m relay team placed 1st at the fl runners Florida Middle School State Track Meet on Saturday May 7th, 2011. They finished one second off the state record for the event. Relay team member are: Bernita Brown (6th Keep Reading »
Apr 27, 2011
Former Smoky Mountain Running Campers and 2011 JCIT staff news
Megan Mavity, current UNC Asheville student athlete, made the all-freshman SoCon team for the 5k in indoor and for the 10k in outdoor track and teammate Alexandra Horst also made the all-freshman team for the 10k. They have had a great year of college Keep Reading »
Apr 13, 2011
Smoky Mountain Running Camp Junior Counselors Achievements!
Each year, SMRC hires several counselors to coach and mentor your children. There are several levels of counselors at camp. A Junior Counselor is a current college student recognized as a successful runner and mature leader. All attened the Smoky Keep Reading »
Mar 30, 2011
We are now offering a bus from Atlanta to Smoky Mountain Running Camp!
We are proud to offer transportation for campers from Atlanta, GA to UNC Asheville this summer for all three camp sessions. The Smoky Mountain Running Camp puts great emphasis on teaching runners the wisdom of the hard/easy training philosophy developed Keep Reading »
Mar 23, 2011
Stanford Camp Director Edrick Floreal Named To The U.S. Olympic Coaching Staff
Indianapolis - Franklin P. Johnson Director of Track and Field Edrick Floreal has been named to Team USA's coaching staff for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Floreal will coach the men's jumps as a member of the coaching staff under men's head coach Andrw Keep Reading »
Mar 22, 2011
Smoky Mountain Running Bus from Jacksonville, Florida
We are proud to offer transportation for campers from the Jacksonville area to UNC Asheville this summer for camp session 2. The Smoky Mountain Running Camp puts great emphasis on teaching runners the wisdom of the hard/easy training philosophy developed Keep Reading »
Mar 17, 2011
2010 Camp Counselor Excels at Stanford
Former camp counselor and Stanford senior Elliott Heath of the men's track team was selected as the Stanford/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of March 7-13. Heath continued his fantastic indoor season at the NCAA Championships in College Keep Reading »
Mar 10, 2011
Nike Running Camps Showcase Experienced and Knowledgeable Guest Speakers
San Rafael, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) -- Select Nike Running Camp locations offer campers the opportunity to learn from and listen to talented and dedicated athletes in their field. Campers leave sessions inspired and uplifted by the guest speakers at Nike Running Keep Reading »
Mar 02, 2011
Nike Cross Country Announces New Location at SUNY Cortland!
We are thrilled to announce the addition of the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons to our camp network. We are running a Cross Country camp, July 17th throuth the 21st. The goal of our camp is to teach young athlete about distance running and the sport of cross Keep Reading »
Feb 25, 2011
Smoky Mountain Announces New Guest Speaker
The Smoky Mountain Running Camp is please to announce and welcome Oklahoma State coach Dave Smith as a guest speaker in 2011! Coach Smith will present during weeks 1 and 2 (July 10-15 and July 17-22)I. He coached German Fernandez who won the 2009 NCASS Keep Reading »
Smoky Mountain Running Camp Bus from Pensacola Florida
Attention SMRC Campers Attending Week 3 (July 24-29)!
Coach Everett Whiteside is offering transportation by bus to UNC Asheville this summer. Round trip is $150 and campers depart from the Village Inn in Cordova Mall on Saturday, July 23rd at 8:30am. Keep Reading »
Feb 07, 2011
Stanford University Named one of the 2010 Elite 50 Colleges!
Congratulations to the 2010 Elite 50 Colleges! After months of crunching numbers [wins, losses, championships, school rankings, academic progress and more], they improved last year's groundbreaking compilation of information to help young athletes choose a Keep Reading »
Jul 22, 2010
Press Release: Nike Running Camps
Nike Running Camps Announce 2010 Camp Schedule with Inspiring Guest Speakers at Select Locations Nationwide -- This season Nike Running Camps offers camps in six locations with the added feature of motivational guest speakers in North Carolina, California, Keep Reading »
Mar 24, 2010
Stanford Coach Edrick Floreal Named Men’s West Regional Coach of the Year
Franklin P. Johnson Director of Track and Field Edrick Floreal has been named the men's West Region Coach of the Year by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The awards were announced on Tuesday for the 72 Keep Reading »
Feb 10, 2010
Five-Star Cross Country Running Camp All Stars
Campers who attend the Five-Star Cross Country camp not only have a love and passion for the sport but exemplify that in their talent. We want to recognize the great accomplishments of a few of our athletes, both campers and counselors. 2009 camper, Lillian Keep Reading »
Feb 10, 2010
Welcome New Stanford Coach Kyle White
The Nike Track and Field “Camp of Champions” at Stanford University is proud to announce the addition of Kyle White to the coaching line-up. Coach White enters his second year as an assistant coach, working with the sprinters, short hurdlers, and high Keep Reading »
OBERLIN COLLEGE - New Cross Country Camp Location
The Nike Running Camps are proud to announce the addition of our newest cross country camp at Oberlin College. Campers train in one of the best college towns in the state of Ohio while getting comprehensive running instruction from an enthusiastic and Keep Reading »


