Lightning Youth Academy/Lightning Youth Running Club

Lightning Youth Academy/Lightning Youth Running Club Lighting Youth Running Club is a regional cross country and track running club in Los Angeles and Orange County. Runners range from 5 to 17 years old.

Lightning Youth Academy/Lightning Youth Running Club is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to help youth runners develop their lifestyle and future though learning opportunities and guidance to help achieve their goals. Lightning aspires to help our youth live a healthy and active lifestyle and develop positive relationships, growing as athletes, students, and responsible members of the community. En Lightning, inspiramos y desarrollamos corredores para vivir un estilo de vida saludable a través de correr y relaciones positivas. Nuestros corredores crecen como atletas, estudiantes y miembros responsables de la comunidad. El equipo de Lightning Youth Running Club es un club regional de atletismo en el condado de los Ángeles y Orange. Los corredores son niños y niñas de edades de 5 años asta los 17 años.

⚡ Today is the last day to register for the Santa Ana Lightning Cross-Country Invitational! Registration closes tonight,...
09/23/2026

⚡ Today is the last day to register for the Santa Ana Lightning Cross-Country Invitational! Registration closes tonight, Wednesday, September 23, at 11:59 p.m. No late or same-day registration—sign up today!

🏃 Race day: Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 Location: Thornton Park, 1801 W. Segerstrom Ave., Santa Ana
⏰ First race: 8:10 a.m.
⚡ Distances:
* 1-mile Open to the Community
*2K, 3K, and 4K for competitive youth

Clubs, schools, and community runners are welcome. Find meet details on our website and register via Athletic.net: https://lightningyouthacademy.org/crosscountryinvitational

We hope to see you at the starting line!

09/08/2026

We are very proud of all of our Lighning runners. We are starting our season in the right foot and we are on track for another amazing season. https://lightningyouthacademy.org

08/31/2026

We are starting our 2026 cross country season and we are so excited to see the achievements our youth runners will make. We know they will work hard, support one another, and will create more meaningful memories. There is still time time to join: https://lightningyouthacademy.org/register

FutureChampions

08/31/2026

We are starting our 2026 cross country season and we are so excited to see the achievements our youth runners will make. We know they will work hard, support one another, and will create more meaningful memories. There is still time time to join: https://lightningyouthacademy.org/register

“We are part of something bigger.” ⚡Lightning Youth Academy has been selected as a recipient of the Samueli Foundation O...
08/27/2026

“We are part of something bigger.” ⚡
Lightning Youth Academy has been selected as a recipient of the Samueli Foundation OC+ fund! 🎉

This recognition will allow us to further develop and strengthen our mental health program, continuing our commitment to supporting the whole youth — not just on the field, but in life.

And we are especially proud to be doing this work together with an incredible group of community partners:
🤝 Santa Ana College
🤝 Delhi Center
🤝 Latino Health Access
🤝 Family Promise of Orange County

Together, we are creating something bigger — bringing organizations together to support the mental health, well-being, and success of our youth and families in our community.

This is a true reflection of the incredible program we have built together, the dedication of our athletes and families, and the impact we are making in our community.

We are incredibly proud of what Lightning Youth Academy represents and grateful to be part of something that is bigger than sports. ❤️⚡

Let’s keep making an impact! ⚡

DAY 5: The Lightning Family had an amazing high altitude training where we created amazing experiences and memories. Ou...
08/10/2026

DAY 5: The Lightning Family had an amazing high altitude training where we created amazing experiences and memories. Our families will always remember and we left camp a better place. https://lightningyouthacademy.org/runningcamp

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600 W. Santa Ana Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA
92701

Telephone

+17146993345

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