Apply To Get Coached By Railroad
Every athlete’s journey is unique, and we want to connect you directly with the coach who’s the best fit for your goals and lifestyle. Our coaches balance training, racing, and life outside of running, so filling out this form helps us get to know you and make the right match.
It only takes a few minutes, and it ensures we can give you the attention and support you deserve from day one.
Thank you!
Our coaches have lives outside of running too (unfortunately).
That’s why we want to connect you directly with the coach who’s the best fit for your goals and lifestyle.
Give us about 24-48 hours to get back to you!
Allen Sumrall
12th @ US Indoor Championships
16th @ US Half Championships
17th @ US Outdoor Championships
Bates & UT-Austin XC/TF Alum
"RAILROAD HAS GIVEN ME SUPPORT, DIRECTION, AND MORE DESIRE AND INCENTIVE TO ATTAIN MY RUNNING GOALS."
Railroad Athletics is great. Without Railroad, I may have stopped running seriously years ago.
But Railroad’s support, community, and coaching enabled me to get faster, enjoy running, and even qualify twice for US Championships while finishing graduate school and beginning my legal career.
Railroad welcomes people who balance personal running goals with their school or career goals. It’s quality support and quality community designed to make pursuing your running goals easier and more fun.
Gabbie DeLay
USATF TX Southern 8k Champion
Started running during COVID
"ATHLETES CAN THRIVE WHILE GENUINELY LOVING THE PROCESS"
Railroad combines personalized, attentive coaching with a uniquely supportive team culture. Coach Hayden's highly individualized and adaptable coaching style focuses on long-term development—he knows exactly what workouts will elicit the right effort while keeping you healthy and progressing.
Though the team has athletes competing at the highest levels across the country, it maintains a down-to-earth attitude that values both hard work and enjoyment. The close-knit, encouraging atmosphere and sustainable training philosophy create an environment where athletes can thrive while genuinely loving the process.
Christian Schaaf
US Road Championship Qualifier
Elizabethton XC/TF Alum
"MY JOURNEY WITH RAILROAD HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!"
As a former D3 runner, I thought my running career would be over after college. Coach Hayden gave me a path to continue chasing my athletic dreams post-college.
Since joining Railroad, I have PR'd in every track event from the 800 - 10k, debuted in the half marathon, and have run in my first USA Championship race. If you're looking for a group that will continue to support your running goals, look no further - Railroad Athletics is the team for you!
Amanda Mosborg
Carleton & Northwestern XC/TF Alum
"Railroad's REMOTE FORMAT, EFFORT-BASED PHILOSOPHY, FREQUENT COACHING TOACH POINTS, AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM ATMOSPHERE HAVE KEPT ME EXCITED AND MOTIVATED ABOUT RUNNING."
I'm so grateful to have discovered and joined Railroad last year. As a former collegiate, sub-elite runner balancing full-time work and training, Railroad has been a game-changer.
Its remote format, effort-based philosophy, frequent coaching touch points, and supportive team atmosphere have kept me excited and motivated about running. With my coach's guidance, I’m excited to continue chasing my goal of competing at the elite level and on larger stages. Boston Marathon on deck!
Lauren Ohler
PhD Student & PR Queen
"RAILROAD HAS BROUGHT ME PRs IN EVERY SINGLE DISTANCE WHILE MAINTAINING MY LOVE OF RUNNING"
I have worked with railroad over two years in which my lifestyle was highly dynamic and constantly evolving. Hayden valued both my running and life priorities, and consistently created training plans that seamlessly fit into my schedule.
Hayden knows how to sharpen a athletes to their top potential, while fostering a supportive, balanced, and intentional environment. Railroad has brought me prs in every single distance, while maintaining my love of running and drive to improve.
Elle Monticello
US Road Championship Qualifier
Elizabethton XC/TF Alum
"RAILROAD HAS HELPED ME ACCOMPLISH SO MANY GOALS!"
Railroad has helped me accomplish so many goals in 2024 with multiple PRs in the 5k and 10k as well as racing my first Half Marathon. I can't wait to run my first marathon at the end of 2025!
I love the team aspect even though running is not always team sport but its always amazing to know you have a team of runners who share similar interests and goals as you do. We are a team no matter your pace and there is always support no matter if you PR in a race or if you have a bad race the team is with you no matter what. Coach Courtney is awesome!
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