PROJECT ARC TRACK

IT’S A PATHWAY TO GROWTH, BELONGING, AND OPPORTUNITY. THROUGH PROJECT TRACK, WE’RE ON A MISSION TO RAISE $4 MILLION TO CREATE UNMATCHED ACCESS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ACROSS ALL SPORTS IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA.

EVERY DOLLAR FUELS MORE THAN FACILITIES — IT POWERS MENTORSHIP, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES.

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF RUNNING TO UNITE NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE STRENGTH OF SPORTS TO OPEN DOORS — FROM ARC’S LOCAL RUN CLUBS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, TO YOUTH LEAGUES THAT FOSTER TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFELONG HEALTH.

FOR THE NEXT GENERATION, increasing accessibility in atlanta for all ATHLETES. OUR VISION IS TO MAKE MORE SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO WORK OUT ON TRACKS, ETC.

a project by our initiative:

arc legacy

BUILDING SPACES. SHAPING FUTURES.

ARC LEGACY IS BUILT ON A SIMPLE BELIEF: WHEN A COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO THE RIGHT SPACE, EVERYTHING CHANGES. FOR YEARS, ATLANTA RUN CLUB HAS UNITED PEOPLE THROUGH MOVEMENT. NOW, WITH ARC LEGACY, WE’RE TAKING THAT MISSION FURTHER—CREATING LASTING SPACES WHERE ATLANTA’S YOUTH CAN TRAIN, JOIN TEAMS, AND EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATIVE EVENTS. FROM RUNNING AND FOOTBALL TO SOCCER, OUR VISION GOES BEYOND ONE SPORT. WE’RE HERE TO BUILD THE PLACES AND PROGRAMS THAT OPEN DOORS, FOSTER BELONGING, AND EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION.

WHY ARC LEGACY EXISTS

IN TOO MANY NEIGHBORHOODS, KIDS DON’T HAVE SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY PLACES TO PLAY. THEY FACE BARRIERS — COST, TRANSPORTATION, LACK OF RESOURCES — THAT KEEP THEM FROM JOINING TEAMS, FINDING MENTORS, OR LEARNING THE LIFE SKILLS SPORTS PROVIDE. ARC LEGACY EXISTS TO REMOVE THOSE BARRIERS AND CREATE SPACES THAT BRING OPPORTUNITY RIGHT TO THEIR DOORSTEP.

OUR FIRST MAJOR INITIATIVE: PROJECT TRACK

OUR FLAGSHIP PROJECT IS PROJECT TRACK — A $4 MILLION CAMPAIGN TO BUILD ATLANTA’S FIRST STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNITY TRACK. THIS WILL BE MORE THAN AN OVAL OF LANES. IT WILL BE:

  • A HOME FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT — WITH COACHING, MENTORSHIP, AND MULTI-SPORT PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND.

  • A COMMUNITY HUB — WHERE RUN CLUBS MEET AT SUNRISE, FAMILIES GATHER TO CHEER, AND NEIGHBORS CONNECT.

  • A MULTI-SPORT ANCHOR — SERVING RUNNERS, FOOTBALL TEAMS, SOCCER PLAYERS, AND OTHER ATHLETES.

THE LEGACY WE’RE BUILDING

PROJECT TRACK IS MORE THAN A ONE-TIME PROJECT—IT’S A COMMITMENT TO CREATING LASTING ACCESS POINTS FOR ATLANTA’S YOUTH AND COMMUNITY. ARC LEGACY WILL LAUNCH WITH THE FIRST OF MANY EVENTS, TEAMS, AND ACTIVATIONS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO TRAIN, COMPETE, AND GROW. THESE MOMENTS WILL STAND AS PROOF THAT WHEN A COMMUNITY INVESTS IN ITS YOUTH, THE RETURNS ARE ENDLESS—STRONGER HEALTH, STRONGER LEADERS, AND STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

EVERY DONOR, FROM $40 TO $500,000, WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS A FOUNDING FUNDER AND INVITED TO THE OPENING CEREMONIES. TOGETHER, WE CAN CREATE A SPACE THAT WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

THIS IS OUR MOMENT. THIS IS OUR LEGACY.

The $4 Million Goal

AT THE HEART OF PROJECT TRACK IS A SIMPLE BELIEF: ONE SPACE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING.

WE’RE RAISING $4 MILLION TO BUILD A STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNITY TRACK THAT WILL SERVE AS THE HOME FOR ATLANTA RUN CLUB NEXT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING. WE WILL ALSO OPEN THE DOOR TO ALL SPORTS, FROM RUNNING AND SOCCER TO FOOTBALL.

THIS ISN’T JUST A TRACK — IT’S A GATHERING PLACE, A TRAINING GROUND, AND A LAUNCHPAD FOR DREAMS. HERE, KIDS WILL TAKE THEIR FIRST STRIDES TOWARD CONFIDENCE AND HEALTH. RUN CLUBS WILL MEET AT SUNRISE, WEAVING CONNECTIONS ACROSS NEIGHBORHOODS. YOUTH LEAGUES WILL PRACTICE SIDE-BY-SIDE, LEARNING TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, AND LEADERSHIP. COACHES AND MENTORS WILL GUIDE YOUNG ATHLETES NOT ONLY IN SPORT, BUT IN LIFE. FAMILIES WILL COME TOGETHER TO CHEER, CELEBRATE, AND BELONG.

ALONGSIDE THE TRACK, YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP FUND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS THAT REMOVE COST BARRIERS, ENSURING EVERY CHILD, NO MATTER THEIR SPORT, HAS ACCESS TO QUALITY COACHING, MENTORSHIP, AND A SAFE PLACE TO GROW. IT WILL ALLOW US TO HOST FREE AND LOW-COST RACES, CLINICS, AND MULTI-SPORT FESTIVALS YEAR-ROUND — ALL ANCHORED IN ONE SPACE BUILT FOR AND BY THE COMMUNITY.

EVERY GIFT BRINGS US CLOSER TO OPENING THE GATES TO A PLACE WHERE EVERY KID IN ATLANTA HAS THE CHANCE TO RUN, PLAY, AND GROW WITHOUT LIMITS.

PROGRESS TIMELINE

PHASE 1 – SITE PREPARATION & GROUNDWORK

ONCE WE’VE REACHED OUR INITIAL FUNDRAISING MILESTONE, WE’LL BEGIN PREPARING THE LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION. THIS INCLUDES GRADING THE SITE, ENSURING PROPER DRAINAGE, AND LAYING THE FOUNDATIONAL BASE FOR THE TRACK. UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR LIGHTING, RESTROOMS, AND OTHER AMENITIES WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED DURING THIS STAGE. THIS PHASE IS CRITICAL FOR CREATING A STABLE AND DURABLE BASE THAT WILL SUPPORT THE TRACK FOR DECADES TO COME.

PHASE 2 – TRACK INFRASTRUCTURE

WITH THE GROUNDWORK COMPLETE, WE’LL MOVE TO BUILDING THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRACK. THIS INCLUDES INSTALLING CURBS, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, AND THE LAYERED BASE THAT SUPPORTS THE TRACK SURFACE. THE INNER FIELD AREA WILL ALSO BE PREPPED FOR MULTI-SPORT USE (FOOTBALL, SOCCER, ETC.), EVEN IF FINAL SURFACING COMES LATER.

PHASE 3 – SURFACING & LANE MARKINGS

ONCE THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS IN PLACE, THE TOP SURFACE OF THE TRACK WILL BE INSTALLED. THIS IS THE PHASE WHERE THE VISION TRULY BECOMES VISIBLE — THE BRIGHT, FINISHED LANES WILL BE PAINTED, AND LANE NUMBERS WILL BE APPLIED. DONOR RECOGNITION FOR LANE SPONSORS, START/FINISH LINES, AND CORNERS WILL BE INTEGRATED AT THIS STAGE SO THAT IT’S VISIBLE FROM OPENING DAY.

PHASE 4 – LIGHTING, AMENITIES & LANDSCAPING

WITH THE TRACK FINISHED, WE’LL INSTALL LIGHTING FOR EVENING USE, PATHWAYS FOR SPECTATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SMALL GATHERING AREAS FOR RUN CLUBS AND EVENT STAFF. LANDSCAPING WILL COMPLETE THE SITE’S AESTHETIC AND CREATE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL AGES.

PHASE 5 – OPENING CEREMONIES & COMMUNITY LAUNCH

THE TRACK OFFICIALLY OPENS WITH A LARGE-SCALE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION. ALL FOUNDING FUNDERS — FROM $40 DONORS TO THE TRACK NAMING PARTNER — ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RIBBON CUTTING. WE’LL HOST A CEREMONIAL FIRST LAP, YOUTH RACES, AND A COMMUNITY FESTIVAL TO KICK OFF PROGRAMMING.

PROJECT TRACK FOUNDING MEMBERS

OWN YOUR PIECE OF THE TRACK – BECOME A FOUNDING FUNDER

THIS IS MORE THAN A DONATION. IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO LITERALLY OWN A PIECE OF ATLANTA’S FIRST STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNITY TRACK. YOUR GIFT WILL HELP CREATE A HOME FOR YOUTH SPORTS, COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE.

EVERY FOUNDING FUNDER WILL BE:

  • INVITED TO THE OPENING CEREMONIES TO STAND ON THE TRACK YOU HELPED BUILD

  • LISTED ON THE PROJECT TRACK WEBSITE

  • GIVEN A LIMITED-EDITION FOUNDING FUNDER T-SHIRT TO PROUDLY WEAR YOUR IMPACT ONCE WE HIT 400 FUNDERS

first 400 donors will be enrolled into our founders club

$40 – Founding Funder
Name listed on ARC Legacy website donor wall.
First 400 sponsors receive exclusive ARC Legacy swag.

$100 – Friend of the Track
Recognition on a permanent donor plaque at the track (applies to all donors $100 and above).
First 400 sponsors receive exclusive ARC Legacy swag.

$250 – Starting Line Supporter
Invitation to our End-of-Year Gala (1 ticket).
Recognition on permanent donor plaque.
First 400 sponsors receive exclusive ARC Legacy swag.

$500 – Relay Champion
Two invitations to the End-of-Year Gala.
Recognition on permanent donor plaque.
First 400 sponsors receive exclusive ARC Legacy swag.

$1,000 – Finish Line Founder
Reserved table for 4 at the End-of-Year Gala.
Recognition on permanent donor plaque.
Name featured on donor signage at the track site.
First 400 sponsors receive exclusive ARC Legacy swag

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • ARC Legacy is a youth development and community project under the Atlanta Run Club. We are raising $4 million to build a state-of-the-art community track and athletic facility in Atlanta. More than just sports, ARC Legacy is about creating spaces where youth can thrive, families can connect, and communities can build healthier futures together.

  • Right now, Atlanta has no free, public track of championship quality that is open to all. Young athletes often travel outside the city or miss out entirely. ARC Legacy changes that by providing:

    • A safe, inclusive space for children and teens to train.

    • Affordable access for families and schools.

    • Community programs that connect wellness, leadership, and opportunity.

  • Youth & Families – year-round access to athletics and wellness opportunities.

    Schools & Sports Teams – practice and meet facilities without prohibitive costs.

    Community Members – open track hours for walking, running, and fitness.

    Future Leaders – opportunities for growth through mentorship and skill-building.

  • ARC Legacy will host a variety of youth development, wellness, and community engagement programs. From running clubs and track events to leadership-building experiences, every offering is designed to connect athletics with lifelong skills. Programming will grow with the needs of the community and in partnership with local schools, organizations, and families.

  • ARC Legacy is supported by:

    Community Giving – starting at $40 for recognition on our Donor Wall.

    Giving Tiers – from $100 (trackside plaque) to $2,500+ (gala tables and sponsor perks).

    Naming Rights – $250,000 to name a lane; $1,000,000 to name the track.

    Corporate & Philanthropic Partnerships – Propel Water and others have already stepped in as early funders.

  • We are actively fundraising and finalizing facility planning. Construction will begin once major funding benchmarks are met. Progress updates will be shared regularly with donors, partners, and the community.

  • Yes. ARC Legacy operates under the nonprofit umbrella of the Atlanta Run Club (ARC). All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.