About Us
Southern Tier SOAR's mission is to provide opportunities, guidance, and education to area youth of all backgrounds and to start and grow their interest in a healthy lifestyle through running.
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SOAR is a member of the USATF Niagara region. All of our coaches are USATF certified and background checked, and they have successfully completed the Safesport course.
SOAR is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.
SOAR is the youth member organization of the Southern Tier Running Club. Organized in 1995, the Southern Tier Running Club is a volunteer run, not-for-profit with an interest in promoting running as a sport and healthy lifestyle within our community. We are located in the Southern Tier of New York State, based in Corning with members from many other communities in NY and PA. Our club welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and levels of ability. All athletes get a membership to STRC when they join SOAR which comes with many other benefits.
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We participate in the USATF meets for Indoor season, Outdoor track during Trail Season and during XC season. These meets are qualifying meets and are very competitive and involve travel. Athletes have to purchase the singlet and shorts on the gear order to participate in these meets. More info will be given at the beginning of each season for those athletes and parents interested in these meets.
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