Since the year 2000, a number of training centers for distance runners have formed in the United States and will continue to organize. The centers provide an opportunity for developmental athletes who compete in the 800m/1500m up through the marathon to train in a group setting. Some training groups focus on mid-distance, others more on the marathon, and a number cover the entire range. These centers train athletes for national and international competitions, including the Olympics, and provide comprehensive athlete support services.

This list will be continually updated as new groups develop and some disband. Also, some groups are not included here, such as the Nike Oregon Project, the Oregon Track Club Elite and the Providence Elite group, due to an invitational selection process.

Please note that a number of Elite Development Clubs - which are not at the level of a training center - are located throughout the country.  A list of these USATF designated clubs can be found at www.usatf.org/clubs/search/EDC.asp.

Midwest

Team USA Minnesota
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
Coach: Dennis Barker
Contact: Pat Goodwin ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2001 – USA Distance Project Training Center
Website: www.teamusaminnesota.org

Hansons-Brooks Distance Project
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Coaches: Keith and Kevin Hanson
Contact: Kevin Hanson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Keith Hanson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 1999
Website: www.hansons-running.com

Team Michigan Elite
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Coach: Tim Broe, Ron Warhurst
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Formed in 2011
Website: http://teammichiganelite.org/

Northeast

New Jersey-New York Track Club
Piscataway, New Jersey
Coach: Frank Gagliano
Contact: Julie Culley ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2010
Website: www.njnytc.com

Southeast

Zap Fitness
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Coach: Pete Rea
Contact: Pete or Zika Rea ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2002 - USA Distance Project Training Center
Website: www.zapfitness.com

Southwest

Austin Track Club
Austin, Texas
Coach: John Cook, Ryan Ponsonby
Formed in 2011
Website: www.austintrackclub.com

Team USA Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
Coach: Greg McMillan
Contact: Tracy McMillan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2007 – USA Distance Project Training Center
Website: www.teamusaarizona.org

Team Rogue Elite
Austin, Texas
Coach: Steve Sisson
Contact: Ruth England ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2010
Website: www.teamrogue.org

West

American Distance Project
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Coach: Scott Simmons
Contact: 704-408-6258
Formed in 2006
Website:www.americandistanceproject.com

Bay Area Track Club
San Francisco, California
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Contact: Tony Kauke ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2009 - USA Distance Project Training Center
Website: www.bayareatrackclub.com

Boulder Track Club
Boulder, Colorado
Coach: Lee Troop
Contact: ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) 
Formed in 2011
Website:www.bouldertrackclub.com

Mammoth Track Club
Mammoth, California
Coach: Andrew Kastor
Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Formed in 2012

Website:  www.mammothtrackclub.com

Team Run Eugene
Eugene, Oregon
Coach: Ian Dobson
Contact: Robert Wayner ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Formed in 2011
Website: www.teamruneugene.org