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The Armory Foundation, a 501(c)(3) New York nonprofit and home to the premier indoor track & field ce M.D.

The Armory Foundation, a 501(c)(3) New York nonprofit and home to the premier indoor track & field center in America, is committed to serving youth by promoting excellence and fitness through a broad range of athletic, educational and community programs. Built in 1909, the 168th Street Armory in the Washington Heights community of Upper Manhattan has a diverse history with eras as an underutilized military installation and overcrowded homeless shelter. Now, following an intensive 1993 facility rehabilitation led by Norbert Sander, Jr. and Michael Frankfurt, Esq., it serves as a vital resource for the children and people of New York. The Foundation's primary emphasis is reaching and motivating the youth of all five boroughs by offering them competitive track and field activities and broadening their horizons with computer classes, college preparation programs and a variety of cultural and school-coordinated educational activities. The Armory Foundation promotes excellence, fitness and community in its hosting of more than 100 track events each year, maintaining the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, operating the largest after-school activity center in New York and offering a variety of community support programs in its world class facility.

10/31/2026

A new record in the ADANE 55m Calf Dash! 🐄💨

For the first time EVER, we had TWO calves on the track at once! Move over Elsa and Anna… there’s a new duo taking over the track, and they’re quite competitive! 🐄🏁

10/26/2026

The track and field community has lost a renowned figure in our sport.

After 60 years of coaching, legendary coach Frank “Gags” Gagliano passed away at 89 after a long illness, leaving behind an incredible legacy spanning generations of athletes and coaches.

From coaching at Manhattan College, Rutgers and Georgetown to founding the Oregon Track Club and NJNY Track Club, Gags helped develop Olympians, world-record holders and countless athletes who were better because of him.

In 2017, he brought the HOKA NJNY Track Club to compete at the 110th NYRR Millrose Games. That same year, the men’s team broke the 4x1 mile world record, clocking 16:12.81 at the Artie O’Connor Invitational. It further cemented Gags’ connection to The Armory and the sport he loved.

A master recruiter and beloved coach, his impact extended far beyond the track. Our thoughts are with his wife, his family, and all those whose lives he touched. Rest in peace, Gags. 🕊️

10/24/2026

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! ⏰

The price for the Armory Camp 🏕️ increases on Tuesday, October 27!

Sign up by Monday, October 26 to lock in regular pricing before late registration rates kick in.

Register now and get ready for an unforgettable camp experience! Link in bio 🔗

10/22/2026

🚨 THE ARMORY COLLEGE SERIES IS BACK! 🚨

Come compete against top collegiate talent or pull up and catch the action all season long at The Armory.

📅 Mark your calendars and we’ll see you at OUR HOUSE!

10/18/2026

We’re back in our HOUSE!🚨 The Armory Preseason Challenge was the perfect rust buster…but indoor season is knocking! 🫳Who’s ready to get back on the track? 👀🔥

NEXT UP: The Armory Youth Season Opener! 💥

10/17/2026

It was a JAM PACKED day at the Rising New York Road Runners Fall Jamboree presented by TCS! 🤩🍁 It was so much fun to welcome all the future track and field stars to the Armory 🍂🫶

10/16/2026

Meet Alana Seaman! 🏃‍♀️💨

Throwing it back to 2003! Alana was already hitting the cross country course for the College of Saint Mary, rocking her CSM singlet, sunglasses and bandana. Fast forward to 2026, and she’s taking on 26.2 miles at the TCS New York City Marathon as a member of Team Armory! 🗽

Today, her work explores the intersection of sports, leisure and cultural trends, with research published in several academic journals. Outside the classroom and research, she stays active through running, hiking, skiing, wakeboarding and traveling.

You can find Alana making Starbucks runs with her three rescue dogs for pup cups ☕🐾, racing alongside her husband, Mike, and neighbors Joe & Neah at the Copperhead B**r Relay 20K in North Carolina, or enjoying concerts with her mother-in-law! 🎶

The countdown is on! 🗽🏃‍♀️ Alana, best of luck as you take on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon! We’re cheering you on every mile of the way and can’t wait for you to cross that finish line.

10/16/2026

For Josette Andrews the chase has never stopped. 🏃‍♀️💨 A lifelong competitor, Josette surrounds herself with people who believe in her and now, she’s returning to The Armory Camp to help the next generation of mid-distance and distance runners build that same confidence and chase what’s possible.

The Armory has been a special place throughout her career, from her first indoor meet to her professional debut. Now, she’s back to help you take the next step in yours. 🔥

📅 Meet Josette on November 15th at The Armory Camp! Click here to hear what she had to say🎥:

The New Jersey native talks about what shaped her success and her relationship with the community.

10/11/2026

Here is our full coaching staff for this season’s Armory Camp. 🚇⚡️Regular registration ends on October 27, so be sure to secure your spot now before the price increases and your event group sells out!

Click the link in bio!!

10/10/2026

We are so excited to welcome a number of accomplished collegiate and high school coaches to this year’s Armory Camp! 🏕️

Sprints Coach Joe Lee is one of the most accomplished high school coaches in recent memory, leading Bullis High School to over 60 national titles 🏆 in 13 years. He coached multiple national championship teams and future Olympians, including Olympic 110mH champion Masai Russell and Olympic 4x400m champion Quincy Wilson. 🥇Coach Lee now is the head coach at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, where he looks to build another dynasty!

Regular registration for Armory Camp wraps up on October 27. Grab your spot now before it’s gone! 🎟️

We are so excited to welcome a number of accomplished collegiate and high school coaches to this year’s Armory Camp! 🏕️

Sprints Coach Miles Lewis represents Puerto Rico 🇵🇷on the international stage, and even broke the Puerto Rican national record in the 4x100m this past summer! ☀️He’s very familiar with the Armory, having raced at the Millrose Games before. 🏟️ He’s developed a speed, strength training, and mindset program over the past 5 years - something he looks to share with all of his athletes at this year’s camp.

Regular registration for Armory Camp wraps up on October 27. Grab your spot now before it’s gone! 🎟️

We are so excited to welcome a number of accomplished collegiate and high school coaches to this year’s Armory Camp! 🏕️

Sprints Coach Orlando Rivera is the head coach of North Rockland HS Track and Field 🐾 where he was named the 2025 New York State Boys’ High School Track & Field Coach of the Year by USTFCCCA. 🏆 He’s also a lecturer in the Exercise Science Program at Lehman College CUNY.

Regular registration for Armory Camp wraps up on October 27. Grab your spot now before it’s gone! 🎟️

We are so excited to welcome a number of accomplished collegiate and high school coaches to this year’s Armory Camp! 🏕️

Hurdles Coach Selwyn Maxwell Jr. is the Associate Head Track and Field Coach at the University of Connecticut. 🐺Since joining the coaching staff in 2021, the Huskies have swept the Big East Indoor AND Outdoor Championships team titles for the past 5 years. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 This past This past year, he was named USTFCCCA’s Northeast Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year. He returns to work with the Armory Camp’s hurdle contingent.

Throws Coach Lexia Robinson has produced a powerhouse throws program at St. John’s University ⛈️with multiple BIG EAST individual titles and NCAA championships appearances. This includes guiding her athlete Jamora Alves to a Granada national record in the discus in 2025. 💪Coach Robinson returns to the Armory Camp’s throwing circle for the third year to show all the athletes all the tips and tricks.

Regular registration for Armory Camp wraps up on October 27. Grab your spot now before it’s gone! 🎟️

Address

216 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY
10032

Telephone

+12129231803

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