High School Striders

Program Overview: Summer Striding is a series of group runs designed to keep high school runners engaged, motivated, and moving throughout the off-season. Hosted by West Stride, this summer initiative helps student-athletes stay on track with their required summer miles while adding some fun to the routine as they prepare for the upcoming cross country season.

Why We Do It: West Stride created Summer Striding to support high school runners as they train through the summer months. The goal is to make those conditioning miles feel a little more enjoyable by offering a laid-back, low-pressure environment where athletes can stay consistent, explore new trails, and have fun along the way.

What to Expect: Participants can expect a mix of relaxed group runs, post-run snacks, and opportunities to connect with other runners in the area. It’s a chance to make training feel a bit more social and a lot more fun.

Who It Is For: Summer Striding is open to all high school runners. Come for the miles, stay for the good vibes.

Run Dates & Location: All runs start at 8:30 AM at the Powers Island Lot.

• June 19: Kickoff Run: Kick off the summer running season in style: bright, bold, and neon! Join us for our first group run, and let’s light up the trail together. Rock your loudest shorts, your brightest shirts, and all the highlighter hues you can find. It’s the perfect way to welcome summer miles with good vibes, fresh air, and a whole lot of color.
  Food & Drinks: Neon mini Gatorades (Orange, Arctic Blue, Green Apple, Pink Fierce Strawberry), Chick-fil-A Chicken Minis, Red & Pink Clif Bar Bloks
  Demo shoes: Nike
• July 3: Pre-Peachtree Shakeout (with a festive twist): Stars, Strides, and Stripes! With the Peachtree Road Race just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a themed group run? Bring your friends and your red, white, and blue gear for some fast summer strides.
  Food & Drinks: Bomb pop and hydration station
  Demo shoes: Nike
• July 17: Final Summer Stride: Take me out to the ball games… or maybe the final West Stride group run of the summer! In honor of the MLB All-Star Game, wear your favorite team’s colors: jerseys, socks, and hats. Join us for one last trail run to cap off an amazing season.
  Food & Drinks: Clif Bars, bananas, grapes, and hydration station, Big League Chews. 
  Demo shoes: Nike