Why Our Youth Programs Stand Apart
The Bronx Burners Youth program creates access and opportunity through running, meeting young athletes where they are and supporting them on and off the track.
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We believe sport can be a gateway to confidence, community, and long-term growth, especially when young people are surrounded by adults who show up consistently and care deeply.
How We Support Youth
Youth & Family Programming​
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Our youth programming is designed to grow with our athletes — from their first laps on the track to meaningful race experiences and mentorship along the way.
Programs are built to be accessible, supportive, and community-driven, with youth-specific coaching and opportunities both on and off the track.
Youth Races​
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We are a registered New York Road Runners club and encourage youth athletes to participate in Rising New York Road Runners, a free race program for runners under 18. Youth can register under the Bronx Burners team, with support from our Youth Director and teammates cheering them on at races.
Youth Practices​​
We recognize that youth runners, like our adult members, bring a wide range of experience and pace. Wednesday practices are led by a dedicated Youth Run Coordinator, with workouts adapted from the same team practice to support youth athletes while keeping everyone training together.
Youth-First Approach​​
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We are lucky enough to have partners that give us access to athletic gear (such as shoes and socks). When these opportunities arise, we prioritize our youth members to ensure that they have access to gear that might otherwise be out of reach for them.
Youth-Inclusive
As a team we do events and collaborations frequently. For the events that cost money, all youth members are covered - youth Burners run free!
