DTCÂ ELITE
Train at Another Level
ABOUT DTC ELITE
Dayton Track Club's Elite Program is dedicated to supporting top athletes in the Dayton area (from open to seniors) as they continue to pursue high-level goals.
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Founded in 2009 as Runners Plus Elite (rebranded as "Dayton Track Club Elite" in 2020), this program has become an essential part of Ohio's elite running and racing community. It offers a strong network of exceptional athletes, exclusive discounts on gear, and organized training runs to help members excel.
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The club also boasts an Olympian, five Olympic Trials qualifiers, and collegiate All-Americans.​​
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How to Apply:
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General Elite Applicants - After meeting the 2025 Elite Stardards, and reviewing athlete expectations, complete and submit your application below.
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Elite Development Applicants - For athletes chasing an Olympic Trials qualifier (OTQ) or similar. Qualifying applicants can submit their application to the DTCE President for committee review.​​
LEADERSHIP TEAM
CHRIS LANE
DTC Elite
President
JASON NEWPORT
DTC Elite
Grand Masters / Senior Team Lead
JULIE MERCADO
DTC Elite
Membership Coordinator
EMILY ZIMMERMAN
DTC Elite
Marketing Coordinator
MEET THE TEAM
Explore Some of DTC Elite's Top Athletes
CHRIS LEMON
Marathon
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2016 Olympic Trials Qualifier
WEST CENTRAL OHIO ELITE TEAM RACING SERIES
Compete with the best in Ohio!
NEW in 2023 - The Elite Team Racing Series was designed as an opportunity for the Ohio's fastest to partake in friendly competition throughout the state!
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Participating Clubs:
Cincinnatus Elite, Columbus Running Company, and Dayton Track Club Elite.
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How it Works:
The top five runners on each team will score for the overall team results and towards the top male and female team results. Race results will be age-graded.
Team Series Awards:
Top Overall team, Top male team and Top female team.
COLUMBUS 10K
June
For more information and registration, visit the Columbus 10k webpage.
THE HISTORIC GERMANTOWN 8K
August
For more information and registration, visit the The Historic Germantown 8k webpage.
HUDY 14K
September
For more information visit The Hudy 14k webpage.
MINSTER 10K (FINALE RACE)
October
For more information and registration, visit the Minster 10k webpage.
JOIN DTC ELITE
Interested in joining the team? We're always looking to add new runners to our network. Please send your information, and we'll follow up to talk through DTC Elite details.
