"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement." - Steve Prefontaine
"I was unable to walk for a whole week after that, so much did the race take out of me. But it was the most pleasant exhaustion I have ever known." – Emil Zatopek’s description of his 1952 Olympic Marathon win in Helsinki | Welcome to the site of Team Utopia! Team Utopia includes a mix of running talent comprised of both men and women. Whether you run at 4 minute pace or 14 minute pace, the common thread between all the members is their love for running and the commitment to "team." Today's group has grown significantly to become both a competitive running group on the local (Albany, NY) and national scene as well as a social outlet for many of its members. There are absolutely no qualifications for our team. Well, having fun and the love of running may need apply. Take a look around at our site, we hope you're impressed. If you're interested, contact us to find out how to join. We hope to see you on the roads somewhere in the Capital Region very soon. | Team Utopia supports the following groups that help the running scene of the Capital Region flurish:  |
