A New Starting Line

As we step into 2026, Bull City Track Club is on a new starting line.

After many successful years operating alongside Bull City Running Company, club leaders — including Jason Page and Kim Chapman of BCRC — recognized that becoming an independent nonprofit was the right move to grow and sustain the club for the long term. Over the past few months, that transition has taken shape in meaningful ways.

We have:

  • Formed a North Carolina nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status through an RRCA affiliation
  • Adopted bylaws and established a board of directors
  • Launched a new website and expanded communications through email, SMS, and Slack
  • Introduced annual dues to support day-to-day operations.

In short, we’ve built the foundation for a club designed to last.

Now we’re looking ahead — mapping new plans and thinking big about how we can grow stronger together.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, building consistency, or looking for good company on the roads and trails, BCTC is here to support your running.

And this year, more than ever, we want the club to be shaped by the people who make it what it is: you.

What do we have to work with?

As a nonprofit, transparency matters. The Board is committed to being open about our finances and how dues support the club.

In just a few months, we’ve reached critical mass and are already operating with positive cash flow. As of this post, we have 105 members. As membership grows, so does our ability to fund workouts, events, races, and member benefits (detailed in the table below).

Dues

Members

Gross Revenue

Fixed Op Costs

Variable Op Costs

Net After Costs

$25

100

$2,500

$443

$589

$1,468

125

$3,000

$443

$736

$1,821

150

$3,500

$443

$884

$2,173

Here’s how it works:

  • Gross Revenue: Annual dues ($25) collected per member
  • Fixed Operating Costs: Ongoing essentials like our domain, software, and admin tools
  • Variable Operating Costs: Per-member costs such as insurance and payment processing
  • Net After Costs: Funds available to invest back into the club

More members simply means more opportunities for everyone.

What’s next?

Dues provide the foundation, but we’re exploring additional ways to grow the club and expand what we offer. Ideas under discussion include:

  • Hosting a club race
  • Launching an online store for BCTC apparel
  • Targeting “destination” and local races where we show up together as a team
  • Expanding weekly and weekend group runs
  • Supporting team events like USATF Club Nationals
  • Planning social events and post-race gatherings

Our goal is to be more than member-funded — we want to be member-driven and member-focused.

How you can help

This is your club, and your input matters.

Take me to the 2026 Club Survey

And if you want to help shape what comes next, join us for our meeting on February 22. Remember to RSVP (whether or not you can attend). Come share your thoughts and help build the season ahead from the ground up.

A new year brings fresh miles and new possibilities. Let’s make 2026 our strongest year yet — together.

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