Gliders
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
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 | |||
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June 22 Versus Renton | Thurs | Home | @ Skyline High School |
June 29 Versus Auburn | Thurs | Away | @ Auburn Mountainview High School |
| July 6 Versus Mt. Si | Thurs | Away | @ Mount Si High School |
| July 13 All Comers Meet hosted by Issaquah Gliders | Thurs | Home | @ 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 | |||
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May 11 Intersquad Jamboree | Thurs | Time TBD | @ Issaquah Middle School |
May 25 City of Bellevue Meet | Thurs | Time TBD | @ Issaquah High School |