Orange County, California

Find your velocity

A mid-distance running club for competitive youth and masters athletes. Small groups, certified coaches, and a clear path from your first practice to the USATF Junior Olympics.

"Our mission is to build an inclusive running community that empowers runners to reach their personal best through consistency, discipline, and teamwork."

West Coast Velocity Running Club is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Masters runners at a cross country start

How we coach

Confidence first, then speed

We break complex training into clear, manageable steps so athletes feel supported enough to take real risks on the track and trails.

Inclusive Community

Whether you're a beginner building skills from the ground up or a parent who hasn't raced in years, you belong here. Our competitive program starts at age 7, and we have younger athletes training with us too. Youth and masters train side by side, and parents are encouraged to run alongside their kids, in the masters division or just for the workout, and to help at practice.

Mindset-Focused

Growth happens when you feel supported enough to take risks. Our coaches take complex skills and break them into steps that feel achievable, pairing patience with real accountability.

Customized Support

No two runners train the same. We build around your individual strengths, developing the workouts and goals that move the needle for you specifically — not a generic plan.

Discipline, Not Just Talent

We believe consistency beats raw talent over a season. Our athletes learn to show up for the unglamorous workouts, trust the process, and understand that every rep is building toward the championship meet at the end of the season.

Team First, PR Always

Velocity runners train together and race for each other, but every plan still comes back to one number: your personal best. Teamwork is how we get there faster, not a substitute for individual growth.

Two seasons a year

Spring & Summer · Jan – Jul

Track & Field

Focus: Speed, pacing, and middle-distance race strategy
Divisions: Youth (8U through 15–18) & Masters
Peak: USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships, July

Kicking off in January, Track & Field focuses on speed development, race strategy, and mid-distance strength for youth (ages 7–18) and masters athletes.

Fall · Jul – Dec

Cross Country

Focus: Trail running, aerobic base, and pack tactics
Divisions: Youth & Masters · registration open July – August
Peak: USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, December

We move to the trails from July through December, building the aerobic base that carries into track season and finishing at Nationals.

Meet the coaches

Certified running coaches and lifelong athletes who know the sport from the inside. Patient, encouraging, and focused on helping every runner find their stride.

Meet the coaches