Run Hard Midlands

The Run Hard Running Team is an eight week program for Elementary and Middle Schoolers that builds confidence in kids through character value and run training. During the season, students will meet twice a week for 1 1/2 hours with a focus on endurance training and the Run Hard Core Values. Practice days for individual schools vary per location. 

Spring 2022 Overall Results

Spring 2022 Age Group Results

Fall 2022 Results

Spring 2023 Results

Spring 2023 Team Results- Boys

Spring 2023 Team Results - Girls

Spring 2025 Team Results - Boys Division 1

Spring 2025 Team Results - Girls Division 1

Spring 2025 Team Results - Boys Division 2

Spring 2025 Team Results - Girls Division 2

If you are interested in starting a program at your school or in your community please contact Jesse Harmon, jesse@runhard.org (803) 414-9508.

Question not answered? Contact Jesse@runhard.org
 

What is our attendance policy?
     

     At Run Hard we want to see your child succeed. If a child misses practice, their whole team is affected because they cannot work together effectively as a team. Workouts gradually increase in difficulty, so regular attendance enables the children to build up their strength and endurance. We realize that there will be occasional, unavoidable absences. Please communicate with your coach and/or area director if you are experiencing multiple unforeseen absences. We want the final race to be a fun and injury-free experience. We ask that each final race participant have no more than three absences. This will ensure that they have adequately prepared to run hard on race day.

What should my runner bring to practice?

        Your child will receive a water bottle on the first day of practice. Please have your child bring this to every practice. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes for running. Snacks will be provided during practice for each child.

What are the Run Hard CORE values?      

       Our core values are Peer Pressure, Perseverance, Wise Choices, Work Ethic, Leadership, Teamwork, Honesty, Respect and Honor. 

When does my runner receive their t-shirt?      

      We want the children to see that hard work pays off. At the beginning of the season, many kids may think that a 1.5 mile run sounds very difficult. Over the course of the first few weeks, they will see how quickly their hard work pays off. Something that seemed difficult at the beginning quickly becomes a very attainable goal. On week four, the students will have 25 minutes to complete a 1.5 mile run. Once they complete that run, they will be awarded their Run Hard shirt. We encourage them to wear their hard-earned shirt the next day to school!

I would like to apply for a scholarship, how do I do that?

      Please contact Brooke at admin@runhard.org.

What is a sponsor runner?

     Each Run Hard participant will be required to have a sponsor runner on race day. The sponsor runner must be at least 16 years old. Sponsor runners run or walk the 5K course with their Run Hard participant and assume responsibility for their child in the event of an injury or illness.

-Email Jesse@runhard.org or Anna@runhard.org if you are interested in joining the team for the Fall '26 season-

* Schools are added as they commit for the Fall '26 season. Check back as the list is updated daily! *

Name                                                                        Practice Days 

Carolina Springs Middle                                                                          Tuesday/Thursday

Caughman Road Elementary                                                                  Tuesday/Thursday

Catawba Trail Elementary                                                                        Tuesday/Wednesday

Centerville Elementary                                                                            Tuesday/Thursday

Gray Collegiate Elementary Campus                                                     Monday/Wednesday

Lake Murray Elementary                                                                        Tuesday/Thursday

New Providence Elementary                                                                  Tuesday/Thursday

Northside Christian Academy MAIN                                                        Wednesday/Friday

Red Bank Elementary                                                                             Tuesday/Thursday

White Knoll Elementary                                                                          Tuesday/Thursday

Community Groups 

We are gearing up for another fun season of crushing goals and building confidence! Check the dates below and make sure to register early as some of our sites do reach capacity in the first day. If you have any questions email jesse@runhard.org. This season will be AWESOME! Hope to see you on THE TEAM! 

RUNNER REGISTRATION OPENS - August 15
 *RUNNER REGISTRATION PRICE INCREASES - September 1
 REGISTRATION CLOSES - September 9
FIRST WEEK  - September 14

RACE DATE: November 7, 2026
Location: Columbiana Mall
Start Time: 8:30 AM
 

       Our summer bike nights will start June 13th and held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. Come out and learn to ride and learn to race! Youth cycling has a large following from 5 years old all the way through college. Kids will be instructed by Jody Middleton who rode and raced in college and as a professional cyclist.

      Practices will consist of instructions on how to ride a bike, how to ride better, how to perform maintenance, etc. It will be fun for all as the participants get ready to race on our race days! Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices are voluntary and not a requirement to race. If you don't have a bike or want additional information please contact Jody Middleton, FLYWITHEAGLES11@yahoo.com. There is no fee for the program.

Location: Gilbert Baseball Complex - 619 Broad St, Leesville, SC 29070

Instructor: Jody Middleton - FLYWITHEAGLES11@yahoo.com

Schedule:

First Practice : June 13th @ 6pm

Race Days: July 11th/13th, August 1st/3rd.

Track nights are always a fun time during the summer. All ages are welcome to come! Participants will choose to race events from the 100 to 800 meters. Feel free to race as many events as you'd like. Track Nights are free and held at Lexington High School. Come race and enjoy post event popsicles!

Track Night dates:

June 26th, July 10th, July 26th

Run Hard is an 8-week after school program that builds confident kids while training them to finish a 5k. We utilize character-based concepts to teach running, healthy lifestyle and life skills. The Run Hard curriculum focuses on 9 core values, Teamwork, Wise Choices, Peer Pressure, Work Ethic, Honesty, Respect, Honor, Perseverance and Leadership. Designed for 2nd-8th graders, Run Hard encourages teamwork throughout our lessons and workouts. Regardless of your athletic background or current fitness level, Run Hard will live out our motto: "build up, don't tear down."

   Run Hard practices are held on elementary and middle school campuses twice a week, after school. If you are interested in starting a program at your school or want more information, please contact Jesse Harmon, jesse@runhard.org.

How can I start a team at my school? How can I start a community group?

Each Run Hard site (school and community groups) will register for the upcoming season via the website. Registration for the spring season opens January 5th and July 1st for the fall season for schools and community groups. 

 
How can I sign my child up for the season? 

Participant registration opens February 1st for the spring season and August 1st for the fall season.

 
Are scholarships available?

Yes! Scholarships are available for those who financially qualify. Interested families will need to email admin@runhard.org for the scholarship application. 

How can my business become a sponsor? 

Business sponsorships helps continue the mission of Run Hard! If you are interested and want more info please reach out to Erin Kesterson, erin@runhard.org