RUNNING

“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” – John Bingham

UPSTATE FALCONS AND IRON SHARPENS IRON RUNNING CLUB (ISI 27:17) ANNOUNCES

STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TO ELEVATE RUNNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMESCHOOL ATHLETES

Together, the organizations will offer athletes:

• Year-round running development opportunities
• Homeschool cross-country and track competition
• Indoor track participation and training
• Club racing and elite competition opportunities
• Advanced coaching and athlete development
• College recruiting guidance and exposure opportunities
• Christ-centered mentorship and leadership development

This partnership brings together two established organizations that share a commitment to athletic excellence, character development, and Christ-centered leadership. Rather than merging organizations, the collaboration allows each program to maintain its unique identity while leveraging its strengths to create a comprehensive athlete pathway from beginner development to elite competition.

Under this partnership, the Upstate Falcons will continue to lead and manage homeschool cross-country and outdoor track & field competition opportunities, providing athletes with team-based experiences, league competition, and championship participation.

ISI 27:17 will continue to provide specialized runner development, year-round training, indoor track opportunities, club competition, and advanced coaching designed to help athletes maximize their potential both on and off the course.

RUN ON PURPOSE.

  • Cross Country

    CROSS COUNTRY

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    Running Development Coach Steve Brown, will be supporting the Upstate Falcons Cross Country and Track teams. Coach Browns has years of experience developing runners at a high level and many of the runners he has coached have advanced to the collegiate level. Coach Brown is gifted at taking runners where they are and guiding them based on their goals in running.

    We are excited for the season to get started.

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  • Track

    We are preparing for Track for the Spring 2027 season. If you are interested, please email us at central@upstatefalcons.com.

    Interested in Track? Get an early start. Connect with us and we will let you know of some pre-season workouts.

    STAY TUNED FOR TRACK INFO

“No one can say, ‘You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.’ The human spirit is indomitable.”
–Roger Bannister