BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Year one of our Fleet Feet Racing Team was a success! We’re opening up new spots for 2023.

The Fleet Feet Racing Team is composed of avid runners & walkers who are ever present in the Fox Valley area racing community. We compete, we volunteer and we embody the “WE RUN TOGETHER” spirit. Registrations will be accepted until Feb 10, 2023. Team announcements will be made by February 15.

RACING TEAM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An avid runner/walker at local Fox Valley area races and a raving fan of Fleet Feet Fox Valley;
• When available attend FF runs/events such as our Tuesday night Pub Runs or Saturday morning Coffee Runs. and other FF-sponsored events throughout the year;
• Willing to participate in local races supported by Fleet Feet;
• Excited to be an active part of a team of dedicated runners & walkers of all paces; and
• 18 or older.

RACING TEAM PERKS:

• New team members will receive a New Balance Sponsored Team Singlet and Warm-up Jacket ($170 value);
• Returning team members will receive a New Balance long-sleeve technical T, fleece joggers, and a hat or visor ($170 value);
• Coach Advisors. Three Coach Advisors will be available to the Racing Team. Terry Gross, a retired High School Coach. The retired husband-and-wife team of John Zupanc and Deb Vercauteren, responsible for countless National and All-American Championship wins for their UW Oshkosh athletes, bring a collection 60+ years of expertise to the role of being available to support our Racing Team members. John, Deb, and Terry are also the coaches for our Summer SpeedPlay program;
• FREE participation in our 6-week Summer SpeedPlay training program ($40 value);
• 25% OFF all Fleet Feet-logoed in-store gear;
• Discounted and comped entry to local events;
  • Comped races may include Cellcom Greem Bay race series (May 21, 2023) and The Big Run 5K (June 7, 2023), and the Fox Cities marathon weekend (Sept 16 & 17, 2023).
• The opportunity to represent Fleet Feet in the running community.

RACING TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

• Bring your most positive, encouraging, engaged self to all community and team events;
• Represent Fleet Feet with a positive presence at races, events and in the racing community, both in person and online;
• Able to check in, post, tag or otherwise share your Fleet Feet racing experience on social media and in the community;
• (Note: There is no specific shoe-brand requirement);
• Provide the $150 annual membership fee; and
• Adhere to the FF Racing Team Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy.

Apply Here for the 2023 Fleet Feet Racing Team

 How did being a part of the Racing Team enhance your run/walk involvement during 2022?

"Being part of the race team motivated me to try running longer distances and working on improving my pace." 

"I participated in SpeedPlay this year. It was a lot of fun."

 Tell us about any unexpected benefits or perks you experienced.