Journey to Track and Field Nationals 2026

What a journey! We are beyond proud of Poestenkill elementary 5th grader Elise Bayley for representing Averill Park Road Runners at the USATF National Junior Olympics in Savannah, Georgia! Elise stepped onto the national stage and put her whole heart in the 9-10 girls long jump and shot put!

Thank you to the coaches, supporters, and teammates who made this possible – and most of all, to Elise for showing what hard work and passion look like!