Fleet Feet Torch Bearers

 The Fleet Feet Torch Bearer Program presented by Nike 

Torch Bearer - A Person who leads or inspires others in working toward a valued goal

• Are you a high school Cross Country Athlete who inspires others toward their goals?
• Are you a high school Cross Country Athlete who leads in their actions, performances academically and athletically while promotes others to do the same?

We are in search of Fleet Feet Torch Bearers who:

• Embody the sport of High School Cross Country
• Have good academic standing
• Will represent Fleet Feet and the sport in an honorable way
• Currently enrolled in High School for the Fall 2026 Season and will be competing on a High School cross coutnry team
• Able to create and post weekly content on social media highlighting the sport and their involvement in the sport on Facebook (preferred), Instagram (preferred) and Tik Tok.  In your posts you will always include #nil #partnership and tagging @fleetfeetrochester.  Athletes can not mention their school nor wear their school logoed clothing in posts.  There shall be no association with the Torch Bearer's school on posts.
• Will assist in marketing/hosting Fleet Feet store events for T&F/XC when and where applicable

Fleet Feet Torch Bearers will get:

• Over $500 worth of gear for the season to include trainers and competition footwear courtesy of Nike
• Preseason get together of all Torch Bearers 

We will offer two seasons:

• Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field (December - June)
• Cross Country Season (July - November)

Candidates must fill out the below form to apply. Candidates will need to reapply for each season if already a Torch Bearer.

Forms for Cross Country 2026 Season must be submitted by July 1st.

Due to volume of submissions you will only be contacted if you are being offered one of the slots as a Torch Bearer for the 2026 Cross Country Season.