2026 Wingfoot Running Camp
Dates: July 12 - July 17, 2026 (Camp Week 1), July 19 - July 24, 2026 (Camp Week 2), July 12 - July 24, 2026 (Camp Weeks 1 & 2), July 12 - July 17, 2026 (Coach's Clinic)
Nestled in the foothills of the southern Appalachian mountains, this week-long overnight camp is led by college, high school, and elite coaches with college runners serving as camp counselors. Guest appearances will be made by college/professional coaches and college/elite athletes. Educational sessions will cover proper running technique, speed, form, and team building.
About
Camp Week 1: July 12- July 17, Camp Weeks 1 & 2: July 12- 24, Coach's Clinic: July 12- July 17, and 1 more
Where and when
Location: 601 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Start times: Please refer to individual camp week details.
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2026 Wingfoot Running Camp:
- Camp Week 1: July 12- July 17 - $995
- Camp Week 2: July 19- July 24 - $995
- Camp Weeks 1 & 2: July 12- 24 - $2,065
- Coach's Clinic: July 12- July 17 - $495
Route information
Coaching Clinic Week-long educational program led by veteran coaches and clinicians Eric Nelson and Tom Williams. Developed for new and novice coaches, foundational topics are covered in-depth with opportunities for one-on-one mentoring. This week-long session will prepare any coach for the upcoming season and many years to come. Networking opportunities with advanced practitioners and veteran coaches from throughout the southeast will be provided. Coaching clinic topics that will be covered are listed below:
- Setting Team Expectations and Coaching Philosophies
- Recognizing and Cultivating Motivation
- Principles of Training Overload, Adaptation, Volume, Intensity, and Variety
- EBT- Effect-Based Training
- Designing Building Blocks
- Meso and Microcycles
- Running Mechanics and Drills
- Dealing and Preventing Overtraining
- Recovery Strategies
- Program Management and Communication
What's included
- Training sessions
- Educational sessions
- Recreational sessions
- Guest speakers
- Top class coaching staff
- Coaches clinic
How to get there
Location: 601 John Wright Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Housing: Charger Village Addition, 601 John Wright Dr. NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Event day logistics
Training Sessions Enjoy morning runs on the trails of Monte Sano State Park and along the Tennessee River on dirt roads and afternoon learn-by-doing sessions on the spacious campus of UAH. Campers will be grouped according to fitness level, and groups will be led by experienced runners. A solid week of training that is appropriate for early summer preparation for the fall cross country season can be expected.
Educational Sessions Campers will have an opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and athletes from a variety of levels( (professional, collegiate, high school, and youth). By the end of the week, campers will have learned about a variety of topics, such as training, recovery, nutrition, race tactics, and more. Campers will have a chance to equip themselves with a knowledge base to be successful in our sport.
Recreational Sessions Outside of daily free time, campers will have staff-led recreational opportunities. These sessions will be fun, allow campers to meet new people, engage with their peers, and develop long-lasting friendships.