Youth running · Ages 7–17 · Wilmington

Faster. Stronger.
Together.

Coached running for kids who love to run and kids who are about to. Distance and sprint groups, certified coaches, and a team that shows up for each other.

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Practice: Tue & Thu
Time: 5:30–7pm
Where: UNCW Track

Cross country extended season

The season isn't over.

School meets are wrapping up. Keep training with us and race the Brooks South XC Championships in Charlotte. School XC runners welcome.

Race day

Saturday, Nov 28

McAlpine Park · Charlotte, NC

3K · 10 and under
3K · 11–12
5K · 13–14
Open 5K for non-high-school runners

When and where

Every week

Practices are booked in the Without Limits app. Pick the days that fit. Get a reminder before you go and a heads-up if anything moves.

Tuesday5:30–7pmUNCW Track · All Trailblazers
Wednesday3:45–5pmNHHS Practice Fields · Distance
Thursday5:30–7pmUNCW Track · All Trailblazers

Next up

Mon12Oct
Cross Country Practice
3:50–5:30pm
New Hanover High School
Tue13Oct
Trailblazers Sprints
5:45–7pm
UNCW Track
Wed14Oct
Trailblazers Practice
3:45–5pm
NHHS Practice Fields
Thu15Oct
Trailblazers Sprints
5:45–7pm
UNCW Track
Tue20Oct
Trailblazers Practice
5:30–7pm
UNCW Track
Wed21Oct
Trailblazers Practice
3:45–5pm
NHHS Practice Fields

Trailblazers with Coach Tom at the track

A coach running alongside two Trailblazers

Since 2007

More than a running club

We build well-rounded young athletes. Speed and form, strength and endurance, and the confidence that comes with them. Every kid is known by name.

Distance & cross country

Endurance built safely, at a volume that fits a growing kid.

Sprint & agility

Speed mechanics, starts and footwork for track and every field sport.

Certified coaches

USATF, RRCA and USAT credentialed staff at every practice.

Race discounts

Discounted entries to Wilmington races with your membership, plus summer camp in Banner Elk.

Plans

Pick a plan, join today

Three ways to run with the team. Monthly plans renew until you cancel. Prefer to pay once? Prepay one to six months on the next page and save. Scholarships available so cost never keeps a kid off the team.

Once a Week

One practice a week, for busy schedules.

$60/month

Auto-renews monthly

✓One coached practice each week
✓Good alongside other sports
✓Book in the app

Join Once a Week

Renews monthly until you cancel

Trailblazer Running

Three steps to the track

1
Join here
Add your athlete, pick a plan and pay. About three minutes.
2
Get the app
Download Without Limits and sign in with the same email.
3
Book and show up
Reserve Tuesday or Thursday. We take it from there.

“We've seen growth not only in fitness, but also in confidence and attitude. It's clear the coaches care about the kids as people, not just athletes.”

Trailblazers parent

Good questions

Can we try it first?+

Yes. Ask a coach below and pick "Free trial week". A coach will set your athlete up for a free first week.

My kid runs school cross country. Is this for them?+

Yes. School XC runners train with our distance group, and the extended season keeps them racing after the last school meet.

What ages?+

Ages 7 to 17. Practices are grouped by ability, so a first-timer and a varsity runner both get the right workout.

What if cost is a problem?+

Ask a coach below and pick "Scholarship". We want every kid on the team.

How do we book practices?+

In the Without Limits app. Sign in with the email you join with, and your athlete is already there.

Does it auto-renew?+

Only if you choose it. One month and prepaid plans are paid once and never renew. Auto-renew plans say so, and you can cancel any time from your account.

Ask a coach

Questions first?

Want a free trial week, need a scholarship, or just want to talk it through? Send it here. It goes straight to the youth coaches.

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Skip the wait. Join in about three minutes.

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Faster. Stronger.Together.