INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting youth grant applications from interested clubs and organizations for its first round of 2017 youth grants, announced USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic. Youth track clubs and programs from all areas of the United States are encouraged to apply. The Foundation favors the use of(…)

Nov 30, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation has continued its tradition of supporting Distance Training Centers across the country this year donating over $44,000 thus far in 2016. The Foundation works alongside its partner, Plus3, to deliver a creative and inspiring way to award financial aid to deserving runners and track & field athletes.(…)

Nov 22, 2016 | News |

AUSTIN, TX – The USATF Foundation partnered with Marathon Kids to bring the USATF Foundation’s youth program Run With US! to five Austin, Texas elementary schools that participate in the Marathon Kids program. The five Austin elementary schools, all part of the Austin Independent School District (Austin ISD), that were chosen to participate in the(…)

Oct 27, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – Wayne Vandenburg has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Mr. Vandenburg heads TVO Groupe and its various domestic and international operating and investment affiliates as Chairman where his primary responsibilities include overall corporate leadership,(…)

Oct 21, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – The USA Track & Field Foundation is currently accepting elite athlete grant applications to be considered for the 2017 track & field season, announced USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic. The Foundation seeks to support the pursuit of world-class performances by American post-collegian track & field athletes who have met minimum performance standards(…)

Sep 28, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – Anré Williams has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Anré is President of American Express’ Global Merchant Services (GMS) & Loyalty Group.  He has served as President of GMS since November 2011, leading the(…)

Sep 16, 2016 | News |

INDIANAPOLIS – Mark Lambert has been named as a Director of the USA Track & Field Foundation Board, USATF Foundation Executive Director Tom Jackovic and Chairman Bob Greifeld announced today. Lambert practices law, specializing in high stakes business and intellectual property litigation.  He has been a partner at Cooley LLP since 2009, located in Palo(…)

Sep 12, 2016 | News |

RIO DE JANEIRO – The atmosphere in Estádio Olímpico João Havelange in Rio de Janeiro was electric for nine days as track & field took the stage for the world to see. Team USA showed they are a powerful force taking home 32 medals from the 2016 Summer Games.  Assisting with that medal count were the(…)

Sep 2, 2016 | News |

This Olympic year, Marathon Kids is excited to announce a new partnership with the USA Track & Field Foundation (USATF Foundation) and the creation of “Run With US! at Marathon Kids,” an impactful effort to help kids get more physically active through running and interaction with elite athletes. The launch of this partnership comes as(…)

Sep 1, 2016 | News |

PITTSBURGH, PA, August 2, 2016 – The USA Track & Field Foundation, in partnership with GNC, a leading global specialty retailer of health, wellness and performance products, raised over $85,000 during a month-long fundraising and awareness campaign at more than 4,300 GNC stores across the U.S. The USA Track & Field Foundation provides a means(…)

Aug 2, 2016 | News |