ATHens Road Runners
Racing Team
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The Athens Racing Team is a subdivision of ARR whereby a diverse group of athletes from all age groups are committed to competitive racing in local and national running events. We train together, encourage one another, and strive to improve in distances ranging from the mile to the marathon!
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ARR members can qualify for the Athens Racing Team by submitting a qualifying time based on their age on race day. To qualify for the team, one must run an age-graded percentage of at least 70% (“regional class”) on a USATF certified course (Qualifying Standards below). Qualifying times are valid for two years from the initial qualifying race. Click the “Team Application” button below to submit your qualifying race time today!
race as a team
We are an official USATF Certified Team! We compete at team events, allowing our members to score points as a squad and to race against top running clubs in the nation.
Coaching and workouts
Crush your tempo and speed workouts with fellow teammates! Hosted by the team coach, Al Jeffers, on Wednesdays at 5:30 AM at the Clarke Central High School track.
Racing team singlet
Represent the Athens Road Runners Racing Team by sporting the Lululemon racing kit available for all racing team qualifiers!
70% Age-Graded Qualifying Standards
Source: 2025 USATF MLDR Road age-grading calculator (maintained by Alan Jones)
Website: http://www.howardgrubb.co.uk/athletics/mldrroad25.html sourced on May 21, 2026.
Race schedule
“There is nothing quite like racing with the crew that you train with regularly. You get used to how each other move and breathe, you learn who is going to kick when, you know how to support each other. The Athens Racing Team is such a fantastic group of people. Our track workouts are my absolute favorite!”
- Emily Noble
MEET COACH
AL jeffers
Coaching credentials:
USATF certified coach
RRCA certified coach
Athens Road Runners coach since 2013
Coaching endurance athletes for over 40 years, including cycling, running, and triathletes
Has coached athletes of all abilities and experience levels from novice to Olympic participants
