Enrollment for 2026 membership is now open!
Being a member of the TCTC is a fun way to connect with people who share your love of running and being involved in the active community. An annual youth membership is only $5 ( +registration fee). The enrollment period for annual membership is based on the calendar year and opens each November 1st and runs through each October 31st.
Need a reminder on what's included in your membership?
- Guaranteed 2027 Bayshore entry during the members-only early registration window + a $10 TCTC only discount ($5 for 10k)
- Complimentary entry to the 2026 TCTC Jingle Bell Run & Frozen Foot Race
- Member-exclusive discounts on all other TCTC races - Loop the Lake, Farmland & Zombie Run + discounts to tons of other regional races
- Complimentary entry to the current year Summer Series -10 Events
- Members-only cotton t-shirt (new design every year) + opportunity to purchase TCTC Member-only racing and running swag
- Eligible to participate in the current year Grand Prix Race Circuit discounts to tons of other local
- Members-only discount on our Training Program
Did we mention these perks value at over $285 annually?!
For more details, check out our Membership Value Summary.
Additional Membership Perks:
- Weekly Fun Runs and Walks
- Eligible to apply for the TCTC Ambassador Team
- Membership in the Road Runners Club of America - Includes four issues of the RRCA publication Club Running
- The right to vote on (18 and older) or hold future TCTC board position
- Monthly TCTC newsletter
The discounted youth membership fee allows the area’s youth to gain early exposure to the mission and benefits of the Traverse City Track Club, which is:
Promotes and encourages health, fitness, fellowship, community service, family recreation and competition via running and walking. We welcome all ages and abilities.
Important Notes:
Youth athletes who become TCTC members will receive the same benefits (excluding voting) as the adult membership program as noted above, and will not receive any extra training resources, coaching, or programming at this time.
Eligible youth athletes may use their TCTC member affiliation at meets and events which take place outside of the school-sponsored season dates, such as the Michigan Indoor Track Series (M.I.T.S.), and similar non-school events and competition.
