Gliders

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Our Issaquah Gliders running program offers track and field, cross country and other running opportunities for Issaquah-area youth ages 5 to 15.   

The program provides training, education and healthy competition in a fun and safe environment. Some main focuses are cardio activities, core-building, balancing, endurance and general fitness. Gliders programs take place at an Issaquah School District school track for Spring/Summer seasons, whereas Fall/Winter seasons are located in local parks and the Issaquah Community Center.

Gliders offers the following programs throughout the year:

  • Spring: Track and Field
  • Summer: Track and Field
  • Fall: Cross-Country
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The core values of the Gliders program are Family, FUNdamentals and Lifetime Fitness. Our volunteer and experienced coaching staff is dedicated to helping runners of all ability levels reach their goals.

To register, please visit issaquahwa.gov/register.  

If you would like to be added to the Gliders outreach email list, please contact athletics@issaquahwa.gov.

Summer Sessions

Summer Track & Field | Ages 5 - 14

Summer Summer Gliders online registration opens on Wednesday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m.

Gliders Track & Field will focus on total body general fitness, core-building, interval training, sprints and implementing fun/creative ways to exercise. This recreational program encourages participants to strive for their personal best in a fun environment. Groups will split by age groups at practice. 

Offered Sessions

  • Mondays and Thursdays
    • June 5-July 13
    • 6:20-7:20 p.m. at Issaquah Middle School
    • Please note there is no practice on Monday, June 19 and Monday, July 3 
  • Tuesdays only
    • June 6-July 13
    • 6:20-7:20 p.m. at Issaquah Middle School
    • Please note no practice on Tuesday, July 4
  • Wednesdays only
    • June 7–July 13
    • 6:20-7:20 p.m. at Issaquah Middle School

First Week of Practice Locations (June 5-8)

For the majority of the season, practices will take place at Issaquah Middle School, except for the following dates:

  • June 5, June 7, and June 8: Cougar Mountain Middle School
  • June 6: Skyline High School

Track Meet Series

All sessions include the Thursday Summer Track Meet Series with other surrounding cities.

2023 Summer  Meet Schedule

June 22

Versus Renton

Thurs

Home

@ Skyline High School

June 29

Versus Auburn

Thurs

Away

@ Auburn Mountainview High School

July 6

Versus Mt. Si
ThursAway@ Mount Si High School
July 13

All Comers Meet hosted by Issaquah Gliders
ThursHome@ Skyline High School


Spring Sessions

Gliders Spring Track & Field (K-5th Grade)

Spring Gliders registration is open for Kindergarten-5th Graders! Gliders Track & Field will focus on total body general fitness, core-building, interval training, sprints and implementing fun/creative ways to exercise. This recreational program encourages participants to strive for their personal best in a fun environment. Groups will split by age at practice.

Sessions Available:

  • Mondays only
    • April 24-May 22
    • 6:20-7:20 p.m. at Issaquah Middle School
  • Tuesdays only
    • April 25-May 23
    • 6:20-7:20 p.m. at Issaquah Middle School
  • Wednesdays only
    • April 26-May 24
    • 6:20-7:20 p.m. at Issaquah Middle School
  • Multi-day Session
    • April 24-May 24
    • Choose any day(s) Monday-Wednesday (up to 3 times a week) to attend from above practices.

2023 Spring Track & Field Meet Series

May 11

Intersquad Jamboree

Thurs

Time TBD

@ Issaquah Middle School

May 25

City of Bellevue Meet

Thurs

Time TBD

@ Issaquah High School