Seven Locks Running Club

08/23/2026

The difference between 7Locks boy runners vs 7Locks girl runners. Boys prioritize their Fantasy Football Draft together, girls prioritize their XC Camps together. Equals lifetime friends!

08/23/2026

Double dipping, a combo training session with a few of the Bullis & 7Locks athletes and getting a 9,10,12 mile run in! Coach Johnny took the prize with a 17 mile long run!

08/02/2026

Another Sunday long run with your best buddies!

07/31/2026

Fall 2026 Registration for XC

We only have 5 spots left for Cross Country 2026! If you want to join in the fall fun, register today! Once we reach our registration numbers, we will close registration, so Seven Locks can continue to provide the best coaching services and maintain the integrity of our team.

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Registration Info:
Registration will be open until roster limits are reached, which tends to happen quickly.
After Aug 19, 2026, a late registration fee of $50 will be applied.
If registration has to close, we will open a Waitlist.

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Season Details:
Aug 31 - leading to Middle Schoool Nationals in Louisville, KY and possibly Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships in Cedarville, OH
12-week program
Practices are outdoor at various outdoor locations in the Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville area including Hoover MS and Avenel Local Park, and on the Churchill Track under the lights on occasion
Ages 9-14 Practices Mon, Wed, & Fri 6 - 7:15pm (3x/wk)
Ages 5-8 Practices Mon & Wed 6 - 7pm (2x/wk)
Practice days and times may shift subject to track availability and severe weather conditions
Opportunities to compete include Central Maryland Youth Cross Country League meets which are typically on Sunday afternoons, possible Invitational Meets on Saturdays.
Team Store is Open!

Sweatshirts, jackets, beanies, caps, T-Shirts, PJ pants, you name it, it's in our Team Store. Start gearing up for cooler weather! There's something for every athlete and their entire family.

Buying from our Team Store is completely option, but we love it when you show your team spirit.
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Summer Highlights

We're proud of our athletes who worked hard throughout the spring and summer track seasons.
Special shout out to All-American Emma Pham for her outstanding 6th place performance in the Middle School girls two mile at New Balance Nationals!

Check out all the Personal Record Alerts from NBN Outdoor and highlights from AAU Regionals on our website.

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Track Your Progress
TrackMe - Race Log is an app and helpful tool for running racers. Developed by a 7Locks high school coach/athlete, TrackMe - Race Log is available on the App Store for $0.99. Coach Heilman highly recommends that 7Locks parents and 7Locks athletes (if old enough and have an iPhone/iPad) enter their race results each week. It's so exciting to see improvements with different racing events throughout the seasons.
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App store screenshots
Made the Top 200 Chart in Sports apps!
Season details and updates can be found on the Seasons info page. If you have more questions, check our FAQ first before contacting us.

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Seven Locks Running Club
7713 Charleston Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817-1424

07/27/2026

Two Seven Locks Boys in the top 5! Congratulations to Owen Heilman and Ryan Wilensky!

On the girls side, two Seven Locks girls in the top 5! Congratulations to Katie Morey and Grace Love!

Seven Locks is where we develop and train the future stars!

07/23/2026

Our Fall 2026 Cross Country registration opened yesterday and is already 50% full! Please be aware once we meet capacity, we will close registration.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Cross Country, Track and Field youth running club in Rockville, Potomac, Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland, area for meets and nationals.

07/12/2026

Big Congratulations to Coach Laura!

Seven Locks Running Club is incredibly proud to announce that our Founder and Head Coach, Laura O’Donnell Heilman, has been named assistant coach for the cross country team and distance track events at Bullis.

Coach Laura has spent more than three decades inspiring athletes to dream big, work hard, and achieve their goals. Since founding Seven Locks Running Club in 2020, she has built one of the nation’s premier youth distance running programs, helping athletes earn 32 National Championships, 124 All-American honors, five national records, and countless state, regional, and national titles.

Coach Laura’s athletes have qualified for the Penn Relays High School Championship Mile, the prestigious Penn Relays Championship of America 4×800 Relay, competed as a finalist at Brooks PR, earned New Balance Nationals medals in the 800 meters and 2 Mile, and achieved numerous All-American performances.

While we’re excited to see Coach Laura take on this outstanding opportunity at Bullis, we’re even more excited because she will continue leading Seven Locks Running Club and helping our athletes chase their dreams.

Coach Laura’s passion, knowledge, and commitment have changed the lives of so many young runners, and we know she’ll have the same incredible impact on the Bullis community.

Please join us in congratulating Coach Laura on this well-deserved achievement!

06/23/2026

Special shout out to All-American Emma Pham for her outstanding 6th place performance in the Middle School girls two mile!

06/23/2026

Congrats to all our athletes who qualified for and competed at New Balance Nationals Outdoor!