The USATF Foundation is dedicated to bringing our Foundation community together with donors financially supporting elite and youth athletes while simultaneously giving the elite an opportunity to give back.  In exchange for their service to communities and the youths therein, the US elite track and field athletes receive a measure of the financial support they need to finance their Olympic aspirations.

New in 2020 the Foundation has migrated to a Virtual Run With US! platform.

With the Coronavirus pandemic limiting in person events we are forging a new path to continue inspiring kids.

  • Deployment of screened, trained, charismatic Track & Field Olympians and aspiring Olympians
  • Connect through schools primarily – elementary, middle & high school – but also YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Running Clubs, and Foundation ODP clubs
  • Activation potential of more than 300 athletes
  • All programs are 100% free to the schools or programs, but we will sometimes use a school incentive program to drive progress
  • Achievement in measured use of health curriculum and active engagement of the kids
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Gratitude From RWUS! Participants

  • I had a wonderful time, words can not express my gratitude. From the time I arrived it was a great experience. The crew was extremely nice, and very welcoming. It made me feel very comfortable, and excited. Thank you so much for this experience. It was not only a great experience, but it was a great inspiration to me especially as I get closer and closer to the Olympic Trials/Games.

    Stephanie Smith – Elite Athlete

  • I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the opportunity to go to Monument Elementary today. I thought the event went great! Working with the kids and seeing their faces when McPufferson came out was definitely one of the highlights. I hope to continue to work with USATF Foundation and the Run with US! program in the future!

    Mike Rutt - Elite Athlete

  • The event was a tremendous success and so much fun! I don’t think I’ve ever felt more like a celebrity in my entire life. Run with US! is such a cool program for the kids (and adults too) and its presence transforms the classroom culture. To watch it on a video is one thing, but to actually experience it with the children and see first-hand the innovation at work was truly inspiring. Thank you so much for thinking about NJ*NY and creating an opportunity for us to work with Monument Elementary!

    Cydney Ross - Elite Athlete

  • Thank You for everything! You’ve helped us through a lot. This program inspires kids to run. It helps them feel better about running a mile without stopping. Run With US! has helped me run a mile faster than ever. I hope you guys keep this program so it can inspire other kids and help them improve in running. Thank you for all you have done!

    Kayla - Ortega Middle School

  • My experience with this program has been phenomenal. I enjoyed it a lot. The reason why is because they motivated me a lot to become more athletic and healthy. I grew more and showed a lot of potential. I enjoyed this program and really appreciated it. It was fun. Now, I am very determinate to run track.

    Alma C. - John Muir Middle School

  • I truly enjoyed participating in the Run With US! program. Giving back to the community is very rewarding especially when you can get kids active and excited about it!

    Heather Miller-Koch - Elite Athlete

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The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.