Note: With Twin City Track Club approaching its 50th Anniversary, the club would like to look back on past years. There was an article in a recent Flyer about the start of the TCTC in the 1970s.I joined Twin City Track Club in 1995, so I have been a member for over half the club’s lifespan. The mid to late ...
by Will Eley on July 9, 2026 Originally published on the Piedmont Environmental Alliance blog on July 9, 2026. Reprinted with permission. Richard Sebastian, Green Economy Program Coordinator at PEA, interviewing Marlena Westcott, a volunteer for new Green Business Network member Twin City Track Club. Richard Sebastian (RS), PEA: Thanks for coming today. I know you through your work at Twin City Track ...
One Running Community, Endless Possibilities. Whether you love the soft crunch of a wooded trail, the precision of a track workout, or the rhythm of miles on pavement, Winston-Salem offers something for every runner. From beginners taking their first steps to experienced marathoners chasing personal bests, our community provides countless opportunities to enjoy the sport—and no organization has done more to ...
Hi, I’m Damani Mitchell and I have the wonderful privilege of serving as President of the Twin City Track Club for 2026 to 2027. I’m originally from Kingston, Jamaica, and moved from West Virginia to Winston Salem back in 2018. For me, running is a liberating, feel-good activity, and I’m so glad to have found a community of supportive and ...
Well, actually the club hits the half-century mark in 2027, but we wanted to kick off a year of celebration for the club that has given so much to our city. And since we always seem to go to John Danforth as a founder of TCTC to give his recollections (he wrote about the club in 1987, 2017 and 2022!), ...
We sat along the north side of the long, polished bar of First Street Pub, some of us still suffering from a hard Wednesday evening version of “The Hill Loop,” including the Robinhood Road add on, cold 16 oz glasses of Red Oak Beer in our hands. Playful banter from the group rose above the rest of the steady din ...
The tradition continues in 2026 as the Five Dollar 5K ($5K) Race Series returns for another exciting season of affordable, low-key, and competitive racing—hosted by Twin City Track Club.Designed for runners of all levels, the $5K offers something special: a well-organized event without the high price tag. Whether you’re looking for a tune-up race before a goal event, a welcoming ...
Twin City Track Club kicked off 2026 with a memorable Winter Seminar featuring elite professional runner Craig Engels, drawing 86 runners, walkers, and fans from across our community for an engaging and refreshingly candid evening at the JDL Fast TrackEarlier that morning, Engels set the tone for the weekend by toeing the line at the Frosty Fifty 12.5K, racing in ...
On July 18, 2026, the Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K will take center stage on the national running calendar as the RRCA National Championship 5K. This designation is a tremendous honor—not just for the race itself, but for the Twin City Track Club and the many members who have helped make Beat the Heat one of the most respected ...
🎤 Winter Seminar Speaker: Craig EngelsCraig Engels will be the featured speaker at Twin City Track Club’s Winter Seminar scheduled for January 3, 2026. Engels is one of the most exciting and recognizable middle-distance runners in American track and field. Known for his charismatic personality, signature mullet, and fearless racing style, he has consistently competed at the elite level in ...