TRACK & FIELd
Albina Roadrunners is a proud USA Track & Field Youth Club that prides itself on developing the talents of young athletes and encouraging them to do there best no matter the endeavor.

About Albina RoadRunners
We are a comprehensive track & field program in Portland Oregon. Our club was founded by Mr. Phil Walden, who quietly but effectively impacted the lives of thousands of youth from all over the city of Portland and outlining areas.
His unwavering commitment and mentorship helped produce countless numbers of college graduates, coaches, professionals and community leaders. Albina Sports Program strives to continue building on the foundation that he laid.

Success

Teamwork

Tradition

Sportsmanship
2023 Spring/Summer
Season info
Portland Practice Location 2:
West Sylvan Middle School
(Ages 8 & under Only)
Vancouver, WA Practice Location:
Cascade Middle School
(3rd Grade & Up)
Track Meet Schedule
April
April 13th - Grant/Albina All-Comers Meet @ Grant High School
April 20th - Grant/Albina All-Comers Meet @ Grant High School
April 27th - Grant/Albina All-Comers Meet @ Grant High School
April 29th - Raptors Track Club @ Rex Putnam High School
May
May 5-6th - Beaverton Youth Track Club @ Life Christian School
May 13th - SCAA All-Relay Carnival @ TBA (Washington St.)
May 24th - Middle School Meet of Champions @ Corvallis High School
June
June 3-4th - Portland Track Festival Youth Meet @ Liberty High School
June 10th - Albina Roadrunners Phil Walton Memorial Meet @ Union HS, Vancouver, WA
June 10th - USATF Oregon High School Invitational @ TBA
June 17th - Amity Throws @ Amity High School
June 17th - Xtreme Speed Christal Johnson Memorial Meet @ Kent Meridian high School
June 24-25th - USATF Oregon Association Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships @ Springfield High School/Silke Field
July
July 6-9th - USATF Oregon Region 16 Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships @ TBA
July 24-30th - USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships @ Hayward Field
divisions
Youth competition typically takes place in two-year age divisions. These age divisions provide young athletes the opportunity to compete with other athletes of similar ability. All ages are as of December 31 of the current competition year.
The age divisions for competition year 2023 are as follows:
Age Division Year of Birth
6-8* 2015-2017
9-10 2013-2014
11-12 2011-2012
13-14 2009-2010
15-16 2007-2008
17-18** 2005-2006
*Athletes age 7 on or before December 31 of the current year can participate in USATF national competition.
**Athletes who are 18 on or before the last day of USATF National Junior Olympic, are also eligible to participate.
success
teamwork
trips
2023 season is here!
COACHES
Portland & Vancouver


Leon McKenzie
Head Coach
Portland

John Mays
Sprints

Willie Mays
Head Coach
Vancouver

Jerry Jackson
Assistant Coach
Vancouver


Gary Hollands
Sprints

Billy McKinney
Assistant Coach
Vancouver

IN HONOR:
Phil Walden
Founder

albina in the news
Micah Williams
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University of Oregon Record Holder: 60m, 100m
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2022 USATF Trials: 4th Place 100m
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2020 Tokyo Olympian: 4x100m Relay alternate
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2021 NCAA Indoor 60m Champion
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World Junior 4x100m Relay: Gold
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Oregon High School State Champ: 100m, 200m
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Oregon High School Record: 100m, 200m
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Benson Tech Alum
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Albina RoadRunner Alum