Access
Removing cost, gear, and transportation barriers so any kid can compete.
Tracction breaks down barriers to track & cross country for young athletes — providing coaching, gear, and opportunity to kids who might otherwise never lace up.
Tracction was founded on a simple belief: a pair of shoes and a caring coach can transform a young life. Too many kids in our community never get the chance to experience the discipline, confidence, and community that running provides.
We partner with schools, families, and local clubs to put gear on feet, coaches on tracks, and kids on starting lines across the region.
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Removing cost, gear, and transportation barriers so any kid can compete.
Building lifelong bonds between athletes, coaches, and families.
Teaching the daily habits that turn effort into excellence.
Investing in whole athletes — on the track, in the classroom, and beyond.
Weekly practices, skill-building, and local meets for elementary & middle school athletes discovering the sport.
Trail-based training, race prep, and mentorship for teens pursuing competitive cross country.
Shoes, spikes, and race-day essentials delivered directly to families who need them most.
Certified training for volunteer and school coaches to raise the bar across the region.
Every dollar raised translates to miles run, lessons learned, and futures opened up. Here's what the last year looked like.
Support the mission"Before Tracction, I'd never run more than a mile. Last fall I finished my first 5K — and I'm already training for the next one."
"Coach helped me get real spikes. I took almost two seconds off my 100m this season. My mom cried at the meet."
"I got recruited to run in college. I wouldn't be here without the coaches who believed in me from day one."
$25 provides a pair of training shoes. $100 covers a full season's meet fees. $500 sponsors an athlete for the year. Every gift is tax-deductible.
Executive Director & Co-founder
Board Chair
Treasurer
Head of Coaching
Secretary
Community Outreach
Interested in corporate sponsorship? Get in touch →
Help at practices, meets, and fundraisers. No experience required — just energy and time.
Sign up →Share your expertise. We provide training, certification support, and a team to join.
Apply →Put your business behind young athletes. Tiered packages from $500 to $25,000.
Partner with us →Gently-used shoes, spikes, and running apparel. We make sure they find new feet.
Arrange drop-off →Questions about programs, partnerships, or how to support? We read every message and we'll get back to you within two business days.