Having someone to train with can make all the difference in the world. Some use training partners for motivation, others use groups to push them to new levels in their training, and for yet others it simply gives them a chance to talk with like-minded people and share in a sport that can be both demanding and depressing yet incredibly rewarding.

If you have a group that helps you navigate the highs and lows of your running, share it here.

University Track & Cross-Country Teams

Universities represent a continuation of competitive running after high school for thousands of runners across the nation.

Featured Universities

• Eastern Washington University
• Ohio Northern University
• Ohio State University
• Princeton University
• Stanford University
• and Others

High School Track & Cross-Country Teams

Let us know about your high school or read about high schools near you. You can also find your high school by state or, as always, through the search box to the left.

Featured High Schools

• Mountain View High School - Bend, Oregon
• Novi High School - Novi, Michigan
• Amanda-Clearcreek High School - Amanda, Ohio

link title (http://www.example.com)==Club Teams== Existing somewhere between the world of complete amatuer and professional teams are the club teams. Generally these organized clubs have their own internal structure. Many require dues from most members but sponsor some number of their best athletes.

• New York Road Runners Club
• Northwest Running Club
• Columbus Roadrunners Club
• Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for Women

Professional Teams

Many professional teams exist to support aspiring runners after they leave the high school and college running environments. The support provided by these programs can vary from full living and training expenses to free coaching. Many local running stores and athletic shoe companies sponsor individual athletes in exchange for them wearing a jersey that advertises for the company.

• Nike Farm Team