A Unique Running Club for Kids

Bolts Running Club

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The Bolts are a running club for kids who enjoy running and want to continue their training outside of school.

Here at the Bolts, we are driven by a single goal…

To foster a love for running!

I have a passion for running and love helping others with the same passion. With proper training, technique, and a whole lot of fun the Bolts help youth athletes continue to pursue their running goals beyond organized school teams.

The Bolts welcome children K – 8th grade.  All skill levels are welcome, but all children are expected to work hard at practice

When and where do the Bolts practice?

Spring 2024 Team
The Bolts will begin practice the week after Oldham County’s Spring Break.
We will practice at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 2 days a week. Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 – 7:15

Schedule for the Spring 2024 Team
(11 weeks)
Week of 8 April – 1st week of practice.
Week of 17 June – last week of practice.
 
Fall 2024 Team
In the fall the Bolts begin practice 1 week after the KTCCCA Meet of Champions (State).
 
We will practice at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 3 days a week.  The practice schedules are announced at the start of the season.
 
Schedule for the Fall 2024 Team
(8 weeks)
Week of 28 October – 1st week of practice.
Week of 16 December – last week of practice.
 
Races
9 Nov – Middle School Nationals
10 Nov – Grant’s Giving
16 Nov – Lloyd White Memorial Distance Festival
14 Dec – Candy Cane Course
21 Dec – 1 Mile Time Trial

What about meets? How many meets will my child attend? Do meets cost additional money? Is travel involved?
 
The Bolts will attend meets – it’s a chance for the kids to see their progress after all that hard work!  Meet fees are the responsibility of the parent or guardian.  Most races are either local or within an hour’s driving distance.  Meet participation is optional, although we require RSVPs for each race to create an accurate roster.

What equipment does my child need?

We recommend just a few things.  First and always – be prepared and hydrate!  Your child should drink water all day before practice, and bring plenty of water to practice.  Second, workouts are most effective if your child has a training watch – this does not need to be a fancy Garmin (one with a GPS would be nice but not required).  Last but not least, your child will need good trail running shoes.

Are uniforms provided with the cost of the program?


No, but uniforms and team gear are a great way to instill a sense of family, camaraderie, and pride in each and every athlete.  Bolts gear will be available to purchase from a local retailer very soon.

What happens in bad weather?


There is no bad running weather just bad clothing choices.  We can’t control the weather on race days, so we practice when it’s cold, hot, and when it rains.  We do not run in unsafe conditions such as storms (thunder and lightning) or when the heat index is considered too high by safety officials.  We will send cancellations or delays due to weather through the TeamSnap app and share them on the private Facebook group.

How much is the program?

For the 2024 Spring Team, the cost will be $100.

For the 2023 Fall Team, the cost will be $100.

Sibling discounts are available

Ready to sign Your Child Up?

Once you are signed up, we will add you to our Stack Team app so we can keep you up to date on meets, cancellations, opportunities, and success stories.

Join the Bolts Team