History
  The Knoxville Track Club was established in 1963 by area track, field and running enthusiasts. Among them track and field coach from the University of Tennessee named Chuck Roe.   Roe and other legendary Knoxville track and field supporters like Bob Neff, Al Rovere, Charlie Durham and Hal Canfiield created the foundation for what is now one of the largest running clubs in the United States with over 2,000 active members. 

  The Knoxville Track Club Youth Athletics Program was started two years later in 1965 to help develop the sport of track and field and cross country in the local area. In its early years the tireless efforts of volunteers such as Charlie Durham, Garry Clendenon, Warren Hiesser and Sam Anderson helped lay the foundation for what now is one of the most successful programs of its kind in the United States. The Knoxville Track Club Youth Athletics program now serves over 7,000 kids aged 5-18 each year in the areas of Track and Field, Cross Country and Road Running.  Encompasing 28 events and 8 instructional programs KTC Youth Athletics has grown into a year-round community support organization for our sport.

  Over the last 46 years years tens of thousands of kids have taken thier first steps towards a healthy lifestyle through KTC Youth Athletics Programs.  Others have gone on to further thier competitive aspirations in the sport of track and field and cross country, garnering national honors and qualifying for our countries Olympic Team.

Mission
Our mission is to provide instructional programs and events to help to develop the basic motor kills of running - jumping and throwing, skills that are the foundation for developement in any spots or fitness activity.  KTC Youth Athletics Programs provides opportunities for kids in both developmental and competitive programs. By managing, supporting and funding area youth track and field, cross country and road running programs, KTC Youth Athletics seeks to establish a platform for enhancing each child's personal fitness and athletic aspirations.  Fun, Fitness and Finish Lines.

Affiliations
KTC Youth Athletics is a member of USA Track and Field, the AAU and the Knox County Schools Partners in Education Program.  Through the Knoxville Track Club we are members of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Knox Area Greenways Coalition.

Non Profit
We are a 501 (C) 3 Non Profit Organization and first designated as such in 1965.  Your event, program fees and donations are used to provide the best possible programing and events for your children.