Community Events

In addition to a week of meetings and social events at its 25th Annual Meeting, held December 3-7 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, USATF will also conduct several community and charity-driven programs. Events will include:

  • USATF Blood Drive - Friday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Greensboro in Guilford F. Elite track and field athletes will be on hand to sign autographs. Donors will also be eligible for several giveaways and door prizes each hour. Event is being coordinated by Greensboro's American Red Cross chapter.
  • Gifts for Kids Toy Drive - USATF teams with FOX8 TV this year to assist with their Gifts for Kids program. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to this year's Annual Meeting (or you can just walk across the Sheraton's parking lot to the mall and purchase one while in Greensboro!). The drive is aimed at children ranging from newborn to 18 years old, and is targeted specifically to the thousands of children who are in foster care during the holiday season. A drop-off box will be set up near the Expo Area at USATF's Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Greensboro, December 3-7, to receive toys or donations to assist Greensboro area youth in having a happier holiday season.
  • Silent Auction - Several special items will be on display and auctioned off at this year's Annual Meeting. Items will include to autographed items from our elite athletes, USATF sponsor contributions ... and much more. Proceeds will benefit local charities and USATF's own grass roots efforts.

  • Annual Meeting/Community Morning Runs - beginning Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30 a.m. Meet in the hotel lobby at this time each morning. You have three fitness options each morning:

    • Run with CEO Craig Masback or other members of the National HQ staff
    • Jog with Bill Roe and friends
    • Walk with Darlene Hickman and friends

    Distances will vary, and there are sure to be some surprises each day. Wake up early and get ready for your day with members of the national staff and the Board of Directors!