Crazy Running of Lake Norman
Crazy Running is an engaging track and field program introducing youth athletes to the joy of running while simultaneously inspiring them to live healthy and confident lives. Our programs are age-appropriate, kid-tested and developed by a USA Track and Field certified coach. We teach our athletes the fundamentals of track and field – jumps, hurdles, throws, sprints and distance events! Athletes will do a lot of running, sprinting, jumping, bounding, stretching, speed development, endurance development, form drills, strength exercises and more! We also incorporate imaginative games, and elements of creative play to engage and encourage our youngest runners. Athletes are divided into groups based on the ages of those in attendance, and all are challenged.
In addition to the expert-designed curriculum, each of our coaches has been trained to work specifically with children while being proficient in national safe sport practices via completion of the U.S. SafeSport training course.
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Youth Programs
Winter Conditioning
2024 Winter Training (2025 coming soon!)
These sixty-minute workouts are designed and led by a USA Track and Field certified coaches. Workouts include running, stretching, strength training, running form work, plyometrics, speed development and more! The Crazy Running program motivates, encourages, and challenges young athletes to push themselves, improve their fitness and develop their athletic ability. Crazy Running Winter Conditioning will help the young athlete: Be more prepared for spring sports, increase speed and endurance, improve core strength, increase overall fitness in the off-season, and become a stronger athlete! Play Crazy, Run Hard!
Huntersville
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 5-14) |
| When: | Sundays (4p) and Wednesdays (4:15p) January 7th – February 10th |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park (Huntersville) |
| Cost: | 1 session per week $55 / 2 sessions per week $99 / Unlimited $135 |
Mooresville
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 5-14) |
| When: | Tuesdays (4:15p) January 7th – February 10th |
| Where: | Bellingham Park (Mooresville) |
| Cost: | 1 session per week $55 / 2 sessions per week $99 / Unlimited $135 |
Davidson
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 5-14) |
| When: | Thursdays (4:15p) January 7th – February 10th |
| Where: | Fisher Farms Park (Davidson) |
| Cost: | 1 session per week $55 / 2 sessions per week $99 / Unlimited $135 |
Community School of Davidson
| Who: | Crazy Runners (grades K-5) |
| When: | Wednesdays (3:15p – 4:15p) January 17th – February 28th |
| Where: | Community School of Davidson (current students only) |
| Cost: | $95 for 7 practices |
Spring Training
2024 Spring Training
Our program is designed to help develop coordination and athleticism in young kids. No matter what sport your kids are getting ready for, running can get them in great condition and help them become balanced, well-rounded athletes. We teach the fundamentals using structured practices, form drills, running specific exercises, and running specific plyometrics. We believe in teaching kids to run correctly, being physically challenged each practice, and having fun with running games designed to bring out the competitive spirit.
This fun, challenging training program will prepare Preschoolers (3-4) Junior Crazy Runners (5 – 7 year olds) and Crazy Runners (8 – 14 year olds) to compete in a local race at the end of the season. We will focus on goal setting and determination as we train to compete in this fun day of races!
2024 Spring Training at the Park
Huntersville’s Barry Park
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 4-14) |
| When: | Sundays, Wednesdays or both Sundays and Wednesdays (2025 dates coming soon!) |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park 13345 Beatties Ford Rd. Huntersville, NC |
| Cost: | $165 for both days $115 for one day per week |
| Notes: | Please reach out for further questions. |
Torrence Creek Elementary
| Who: | Jr. Crazy Runners grades K-2 (Mondays) Crazy Runners grades 3-5 (Wednesdays) |
| When: | Spring 2025 dates coming soon! |
| Where: | Torrence Creek Elementary 14550 Ranson Rd. Huntersville, NC |
| Cost: | $115 |
| Notes: | Wednesday runners will focus on drills such as hurdles, shot put, jumping, and relays. |
Liberty Prep
| Who: | Grades K-5 |
| When: | Spring 2025 dates coming soon!; Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00p – 4:00p |
| Where: | LPCA Campus 229 Midway Lake Road |
| Cost: | $130 |
| Notes: | Please reach out for further questions. |
Mooresville’s Bellingham Park
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 3-14) |
| When: | Sundays and Wednesdays Spring 2025 dates coming soon! |
| Where: | Bellingham Park 1600 Bellingham Dr. Mooresville, NC |
| Cost: | Town of Mooresville Website |
| Registration: | Town of Mooresville Website |
Community School of Davidson
| Who: | Jr. Crazy Runners (grades K-2) Crazy Runners (grades 3-5) |
| When: | Spring 2025 dates coming soon! |
| Where: | Community School of Davidson |
| Cost: | $95 |
| Notes: | Scholarships available upon request. |
Cannon School
| Who: | Crazy Runners (grades K-3) |
| When: | Spring 2025 dates coming soon! |
| Where: | Cannon School 5801 Poplar Tent Road Concord, NC 28027 |
| Cost: | Based on 5 practices |
| Notes: | Program registration is managed through the Cannon School website. |
Crazy Running Spring Fun Run
Crazy Running’s Spring Fun Run is a fun and family-friendly kick off to our spring training sessions. We’ll have four distances available so kids of all ages can participate.
| Who: | Crazy Runners ages 1 – 15 |
| When: | 2025 dates coming soon! 4 p.m. |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park Track (track area behind Barnette Elementary) 13707 Beatties Ford Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Cost: | 100 meter dash – free for ages 3 and under 400 meter race – $10 800 meter race – $10 1-mile race – $15 Crazy Challenge Entry – $20 to compete in each distance offered. |
| Note: | Runners will be grouped by age group to compete, and all runners will receive a medal. |
Summer Training Options
2024 Summer Track & Field Training
We know families usually have a full summer schedule planned. In an effort to keep kids active over the summer and get them away from computer screens we are offering flexible programming. We will host 17 Crazy Running sessions and with the purchase of one punch card you can attend any 12 sessions you choose.
This is a program designed to teach the young athlete the fundamentals of Track and Field – jumps, hurdles, throws, sprints and distance events! Athletes will do lots of running, sprinting, jumping, bounding, stretching, speed development, endurance development, form drills, strength exercises and more! This program is GREAT EXERCISE, awesome conditioning, and speed development! Athletes are divided into age groups, and all are challenged!
We will host 2 track meets throughout the summer for your kids to compete, these meets are included in the punch card program price.
| Who: | Crazy Runners 4-14 |
| When: | June 11th – August 13th (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 8:30am – 9:30am |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park Track (behind Barnette Elementary) 13707 Beatties Ford Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Cost: | $135-12 practices, $150-unlimited practices |
| More Info: | The punch card can be used for 12 of the 18 sessions offered throughout the summer, and also includes one free spot into both of the 2024 summer track meets. |
2024 Summer Track Meets
Our Crazy Running Youth Track Meets are a fun, fast-paced, kid-friendly, low-key track meet competition for young athletes. Five track events, and three field events will be contested in heats based on age and gender. The meet will be hand-timed. The track meet will run on a rolling schedule. Participation will be limited.
| Who: | Crazy Runners (ages 2-14) |
| When: | June 23rd and August 11th |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park Track (behind Barnette Elementary) 13707 Beatties Ford Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Cost: | Included in the Summer Punch Card Program, or $20 per child ages 4+ (ages 3 and under are free) |
| Events: | Shot Put Long Jump Kids Turbo Javelin 50 meter (athletes 7 & Under) 100 meter dash 800 meter 400 meter 1 Mile (athletes 7 & up) |
Summer Camps
Crazy Running Summer Camp Program
Campers will enjoy an engaging track and field program designed to introduce children to the joy of running while also teaching the basic sport fundamentals. The summer camp program will focus on a different event each day, learning discus, hurdles, turbo javelin, shot put, and sprints among other skills. A healthy snack will be provided, and campers will receive a shirt.
The two summer track meets are included with participation in our summer camp. The track meets will take place on June 23rd and August 11th at Richard Barry Park.
Huntersville sessions is open for registration through our website.
| Who: | Crazy Runners ages 4-14 |
| When: | June 17th – June 21st Huntersville Summer Camp Daily 8:30 a.m. – noon |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park in Huntersville |
| Cost: | $140 |
| Note: | 2024 registration is open! Each day will be a combination of running activities/games and field events. Snacks will be provided for our runners. |
Fall Training
2024 Fall Training
This is a program designed to teach the young athlete the fundamentals of Track and Field – jumps, hurdles, throws, sprints and distance events! Athletes will do lots of running, sprinting, jumping, bounding, stretching, speed development, endurance development, form drills, strength exercises and more! This program is GREAT EXERCISE, awesome conditioning, and speed development! Athletes are divided into groups based on the ages of those in attendance, and all are challenged!
Each child will be automatically entered into the end-of-season race December 7th.
If you have interest in Crazy Running at your school let kahlie know.
Fall Conditioning and 5k Training – Barry Park
(Sundays)
| Who: | Runners ages 3 – 14 (separated via age into Preschool, Junior and Upperclassmen runners) |
| When: | October 6th – November 24th 4:00-5:00pm *ages 3 & 4 will practice 4:00-4:45pm |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park 13707 Beatties Ford Road Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Cost: | $115 (or $165 for both Sunday and Wednesday practices) |
| Note: |
Fall Conditioning and 5k Training – Bellingham Park
(Sundays)
| Who: | Runners ages 3 – 14 (separated via age into Preschool, Junior and Upperclassmen runners) |
| When: | October 6th – November 24th 4:00-5:00pm *ages 3 & 4 will practice 4:00-4:45pm |
| Where: | Bellingham Park (Mooresville) 1600 Bellingham Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 |
| Cost: | $115 |
| Note: | Meet by the shelter at the playground. Registration is managed through Mooresville Parks and Rec. The end of season race will be December 7th. |
Fall Conditioning and 5k Training – Barry Park
(Wednesdays)
| Who: | Runners ages 4 – 14 (separated via age into Junior and Upperclassmen runners) |
| When: | October 9th – December 4th 4:15-5:15pm |
| Where: | Richard Barry Park 13707 Beatties Ford Road Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Cost: | $115 or $165 for both Wednesdays and Sundays. |
| Note: | The end of season race will be December 2nd. |
Fall Conditioning and 5k Training – Bellingham Park
(Wednesdays)
| Who: | Runners ages 3 – 14 (separated via age into Junior and Upperclassmen runners) |
| When: | October 6th – November 24th 4:15-5:15pm |
| Where: | Bellingham Park (Mooresville) 1600 Bellingham Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 |
| Cost: | $115 |
| Note: | Meet by the shelter at the playground. Registration is managed through Mooresville Parks and Rec. The end of season race will be December 7th. |
Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy
| Who: | Grades K – 5 |
| When: | October 17th- December 5th Mondays and Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm |
| Where: | Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy |
| Cost: | $135 per child |
| Note: | Coaches will meet your child upon dismissal at 2:45pm The end of season race will be December 7th |
Community School of Davidson
| Who: | Grades K-5 |
| When: | September 12th – October 24th Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm |
| Where: | Community School of Davidson |
| Cost: | $95 per child |
| Note: | The end of season race will be December 7th |
Torrence Creek Elementary School
| Who: | Jr. Crazy Runners: Grades K-2 Upperclassmen Crazy Runners: Grades 3-5 |
| When: | Mondays-Jr. Crazy Runners (Grades k-2) September 30th – December 2nd Wednesdays – Upperclassmen (Grades 3-5) October 2nd – December 4th 3:30pm-4:30pm |
| Where: | Torrence Creek Elementary School |
| Cost: | $115 per child |
| Note: | The end of season race will be December 7th. |
Barnette Elementary School
| Who: | Jr. Crazy Runners: Grades K-2 Upperclassmen Crazy Runners: Grades 3-5 |
| When: | September 30th – December 2nd Mondays 3:15pm-4:15pm |
| Where: | Barnette Elementary School |
| Cost: | $115 per child |
| Note: | The end of season race will be December 7th. Students will be split into 2 groups based on age. |
United Community School
| Who: | Jr. Crazy Runners: Grades K-2 Upperclassmen Crazy Runners: Grades 3-5 |
| When: | Thursdays September 26th – December 5th 3:15pm-4:15pm |
| Where: | United Community School |
| Cost: | $115 per child |
| Note: | This program will be our track and field curriculum. In addition to running, participants will learn shot put, discus, turbo javelin, hurdles, long jump, and triple jump. |
Woodlawn School
| Who: | Grades K-5 |
| When: | Tuesdays September 3rd – November 12th 3:30pm-4:30pm |
| Where: | Woodlawn School |
| Cost: | $125 per child |
| Note: | End of Season Race will be held on December 7th |
Cannon School
(Registration through Cannon School)
| Who: | Grades K-3 |
| When: | September 6th – November 8th Fridays 3:00-4:00pm |
| Where: | Cannon School |
| Cost: | $128 via Beyond the Bell school website |
| Note: | Students will have the opportunity to run in the end of season race on December 7th |
About Us
Meet the Coach
Kahlie Abrahams
Kahlie@crazyrunning.com
Kahlie moved to Huntersville, NC after graduating from Wake Forest University in 2013 with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. A native of Western New York, she began running at the varsity level in seventh grade and has been passionate about health and fitness ever since. While at Wake Forest, she was the Head Manager of the women’s soccer team and a volunteer coach with Crazy Running. She has also volunteered as a physical therapy assistant, worked as a YMCA Wellness Coach, and is a Certified Personal Trainer. Kahlie has coached at the varsity level for over 10 years, winning multiple state conference titles and taking runners to the USATF National race. She has competed in a variety of 5Ks, and obstacle course races. In her spare time she enjoys running with her dog, hiking, and living an active lifestyle.
Tyler Abrahams
Tyler, originally from Cleveland Ohio, moved to Huntersville, NC after graduating from Wake Forest University in 2013. Tyler has always enjoyed living an active lifestyle. He enjoys running 5Ks, half marathons, playing baseball, and weight training. He started coaching baseball when he was a senior in high school, since then he has found many opportunities to coach and encourage children. After volunteering at countless Crazy Running practices, Tyler decided to become a part of the Crazy Running Team!
Heather Bachman
Heather is a former teacher and now home school mom of two kids. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Youth Fitness Specialist. Heather is currently in her sixth season of coaching the run club for Burn BootCamp Concord and Harrisburg and she has trained kids’ boot camp classes there for the past few years. She began working with Crazy Running in the spring of 2019 at Covenant Classical School and greatly enjoyed time with the kids there! Heather loves sharing her love of running and fitness with the next generation and can’t wait to see what each new season brings.
Caitlin Barry
Caitlin is an Ironman 70.3 competitor, two-time marathon finisher, three-time sprint triathlon finisher, and recognized as the only female from New Mexico to compete professionally in the NASCAR Truck Series, Caitlin Barry is the director of marketing and a coach at Crazy Running of Lake Norman. She has experience coaching children’s sports as well as speaking with kids about the power of sport. Caitlin grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was a varsity tennis player, competitive club soccer player and race car driver. She attended college at Belmont Abbey in Belmont, North Carolina, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and a concentration in Sports Management. When she’s not crazy running, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her rambunctious toddler, husband, and family.”
JoEllen Price
JoEllen grew up running around track meets with her father, a high school track and cross country coach. Her love of running reignited as an adult, and she’s now completed several half marathons, 5Ks and every distance in between. A home school Mom of three, she also enjoys leading group hikes for Moms and kids at the local state parks. She began working with Crazy Running in the fall of 2019, and she loves the opportunity to teach and encourage Crazy Runners to do their best at every practice and have fun! She hopes her young runners will learn to love active, healthy lifestyles for many years to come.
Katie McKendrick
Katie moved to Huntersville, NC from Corning, NY after graduating from the University of Rochester in 2019 with degrees in Environmental Studies and East Asian Studies. Katie began competing as a distance runner in 7th grade and continued all the way through college. In her spare time, she dreams of traveling the world for fun races and loves to run and hike. She believes that living an active lifestyle is a great way to learn to appreciate the power of our own bodies and the beauty of our surrounding environments. She began coaching with Crazy Running in the Fall of 2019 and her goal is to share her love and passion for running with all of the young runners she works with.