Fort Casey Running Camp - Youth Running Camp

Fort Casey Running Camp

Fort Casey Running Camp
$875.00 $975.00

Early bird discount ends June 1st.

Set on Whidbey Island near Coupeville, Washington, Fort Casey Running Camp is a high school cross country experience limited to 60 athletes. Train with an expert coaching staff, run scenic forest and waterfront trails, and take part in a special midweek trip to Port Townsend. Come build fitness, friendships, and confidence for the season ahead.

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Exploration, play, and building confidence

Age: High School | Ages 13–18

We offer the Commuter-Day Camper for $575, early bird ends June 1st $475

Geared for young athletes who want to deepen their skills, embrace healthy competition, and build lasting connections. Campers engage in advanced running clinics, mentor-led workshops, and fun activities for all abilities.

Includes: Cabin lodging, all meals/snacks, daily multi-sport sessions, evening campfires, and full supervision.

Dates
Monday through Friday
July 27-31st, 2026

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Time
Check in by 3:00 pm on Monday. Depart 11:30 am on Friday

Commuters arrive 7:00 am Pickup at 9:00 pm

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Location
Fort Casey - Coupeville, Washington

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Some things to expect at camp

Camp Life

You'll wake up no later than 7:00 am and out the door for your morning run at 7:15am

The scenery may be different every day as the coaches switch up the trails.

There are hills.

You may see some deer and other wildlife. Humpback Whales and Transient Orcas can be sited from shore in July.

If you're up for it there is an afternoon run.

Wondering about the food. Tasty and amazing!

Trip to Port Townsend

Expect some fun on the ferry and the trip over and back.

Bring some $ in case you want to buy something. There are shops and you may want to buy something to remember the experience.

There will be a sand castle competition. Get some ideas going.

Learn

Be prepared to take notes. 
There will be experts on nutrition, goal setting, race tactics, journaling, etc.

Warming up before a race. Gear for cross country. Best shoes for every course.

Coach Tyson & Pre - Fun

If you have questions about Steve Prefontaine this is your chance.  Coach Tyson was Pre's roommate at the University of Oregon and has all the stories. The way he trained. What motivated him. What kind of ice cream he liked. About the Olympics.

Movie night. Skit night. Bonfires

Camp Schedule

Monday – Arrival + Kickoff

  • Check-in and room assignments

  • Staff welcome + week overview

  • Easy group run around camp

  • Dinner + team-building games

  • Lights out

Tuesday – Training + Team Culture

  • Morning featured run (The Bluff Run)

  • Breakfast + goal-setting session

  • Training talk: hydration + heat safety

  • Afternoon team competitions

  • Evening trivia + movie night

Wednesday – Coaching + Inspiration

  • Morning loops around Fort Casey

  • Guest speaker: training mindset + capacity

  • Olympian panel discussion

  • Circuits: hills, core, drills

  • Ice cream social + team events

Thursday – Port Townsend Adventure Day

  • Morning trail run + pack lunch

  • Ferry trip to Port Townsend

  • Run to Fort Worden

  • Beach Olympics + sandcastle challenge

  • Evening skits + camp tradition night

Friday – Race + Closing Celebration

  • Pack up + final warm-up

  • Doris Heritage Camp Classic race

  • Awards + closing remarks

  • Departure with parents

Camp Location

 

❊ FAQs

You’ve got questions,
we’ve got answers

  • Located on Whidbey Island Fort Casey was military post and is now operated by the YMCA.

    It's near Coupeville, in Washington State.

  • Bunk beds and four to a room. Cabins have electricity, bunk beds, and storage areas. Campers stay in age-appropriate cabins based on grades and gender and are under the supervision of our adult camp counselors. Learn more about Fort Casey at the YMCA site.

  • Basic Schedule for Each Day with variations
    7:00 Wake Up
    7:15 Morning run on one of the many routes on the island
    9:30 Breakfast
    11:00 Speaker
    12:30 Lunch
    2:00 Speaker
    3:30 Activity, Drills, Team Competition
    5:00 Options for a 2nd run, free time, prep for skit
    6:00 Dinner
    7:30 Meet in Auditorium
    8:00 Skits-Ice Cream Social-Team Competitions
    10:00 In your rooms
    10:30 Light out

    Thursday
    Trip to Port Townsend with a sand castle competition.
    Check out the shops.

    Friday
    XC race, awards, and depart at 11:30

  • Let us know when you register or make a note in the contact form. We'll do our best.

  • Fort Casey has a dining hall and all meals are prepared by their team. We'll provide other snacks in between and in the evening.

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