Fast Feet Running and Athletics

What Fast Feet Running and Athletics does

Fast Feet Running and Athletics, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by Suzie Clinchy and headquartered at 67 West Street, Brooklyn, NY. Its mission is to promote equality in physical activity, nutrition, and social development for children and young adults of all abilities. The organization delivers adaptive running programs, nutrition classes, social skills groups, yoga, strength & conditioning, basketball clinics, and virtual training — primarily to children with developmental and physical disabilities, with class sizes capped to maintain individualized coaching.

The business model blends three revenue streams: low-priced program registration fees ($80–$160 for 6–8 week seasons), a monthly recurring giving program (Champions Club at $15/month), and corporate sponsorships plus foundation grants (e.g., a $10,000 USATF Foundation grant funding the Detroit expansion). Distribution occurs through public community programs at parks and tracks in five metros (NYC, Boston, Detroit, Miami, Westchester), in-school partnerships where coaches are embedded or curriculum is licensed, virtual Zoom classes, and a dedicated Brooklyn community space.

Programs are led by USATF-certified coaches, pediatric occupational therapists, special education teachers, and credentialed athletes (including Olympic gold medalist Million Wolde). Fast Feet has generated brand recognition via a 2018 Nike NYC Just Do It campaign feature, a 2026 Squarespace x New York Knicks Make It Awards finalist nod, and a flagship nonprofit partnership with Bandit Running. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by an 11–50 person staff; it has no disclosed venture or private equity investment.

Name

Fast Feet Running and Athletics

Legal name

Fast Feet Running and Athletics, Inc.

Website

https://fastfeetnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fast Feet Running and Athletics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers adaptive running, fitness, nutrition, and social skills programs for children and young adults with disabilities across NYC, Boston, Detroit, Miami, and Westchester, funded by program fees, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Youth Athletics & Inclusive Fitness Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAK

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYHSADAEAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

SECONDARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYHSADAAAL

Adaptive & Special Needs Personal Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual)

Keywords

• Adaptive athletics programs
• Inclusive youth running
• Social skills development
• Adaptive physical education
• Youth fitness services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Registration Fees: Fees charged for participation in adaptive running programs. Outdoor seasons (spring, summer, fall) run 8 weeks at $160 ($20/class). Winter seasons run 6-8 weeks at $120-$160. NYC summer programs cost $120 for 6 weeks. Social skills classes cost $90 per season (3 weeks). Yoga and strength & conditioning classes are priced at $80 for 4-week cycles.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission of health equity for children with disabilities. Monthly giving program called Champions Club at $15/month. Also accepts one-time donations through their website.
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Grants: Corporate sponsorships for events like the Momentum Gala. Grant funding from organizations such as USATF Foundation ($10,000 grant for Detroit expansion). Pro bono legal support from NYLPI through City and State NY coverage.
4. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status: Registered nonprofit organization with Tax ID# 83-3696610, allowing for tax-deductible donations and eligibility for foundation grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fast Feet Running and Athletics delivers adaptive running and inclusive athletics programs for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Offerings include seasonal community running classes, in-school adaptive PE curricula, basketball clinics, yoga, strength & conditioning, social skills development groups, and virtual training, delivered across multiple U.S. cities. Programming is led by USATF-certified coaches, Olympic athletes, and pediatric occupational therapists who tailor activities to each athlete's abilities.

Product overview

Fast Feet Running and Athletics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering adaptive running programs and inclusive athletics for children of all abilities. The portfolio consists of community running programs as the core product, supplemented by in-school coaching services, basketball clinics, yoga and strength & conditioning classes, and social skills development programs (Move and Play and Movement-Based Social Skills). The company operates across multiple geographic locations (NYC, Boston, Detroit, Miami) as distinct sub-brands, and maintains a virtual training program for remote participation. Additional offerings include in-person curriculum delivery and curriculum consulting services for schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Running Programs Seasonal adaptive running programs for children and young adults of all abilities, offering multi-week training focused on fitness, form drills, coordination, body awareness, agility, and teamwork at parks and tracks across New York City.
• In-School Programs Adaptive physical education programs delivered in schools serving children ages 5+ with developmental or physical disabilities, combining curriculum-based fitness with socio-emotional development, offered either via Fast Feet-trained coaches or through curriculum consulting and staff training.
• Fast Feet Basketball Clinics Free introductory basketball program for ages 7+ of all abilities, teaching dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork.
• Yoga Classes Inclusive yoga classes for children and young adults of all abilities, held at the Fast Feet Community Space in Brooklyn, focusing on strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
• Strength & Conditioning Classes Dynamic fitness classes incorporating circuit training, plyometrics, and agility drills for athletes ages 7+ of all abilities, designed to enhance flexibility, power, speed, and overall fitness.
• Move and Play Movement-based social skills class for children ages 3-5 that builds confidence through obstacle courses, group games, fine motor crafts, and turn-taking activities, limited to 5 children per cohort.
• Movement-Based Social Skills Class for children ages 6-9 that blends agility, coordination, and body awareness with social skill development through active games and group activities, limited to 6 children per cohort.
• Virtual Training Program Remote training via Zoom offering weekly live fitness, nutrition, yoga, and social skills classes for athletes to complete at home without equipment.
• Fast Feet Boston Community-based adaptive running programs in Boston offered in partnership with Franciscan Children's and Boston Children's Hospital at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville.
• Fast Feet Detroit Adaptive running program serving the Detroit community at Madtrack Arena (601 Mack Ave), with a Spring 2026 season running April 7-May 26 on Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 PM.
• Fast Feet Miami Summer adaptive running program for ages 5+ at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens, running Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 PM from July 9 to August 13, 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Athletes with developmental differences have learned to run for the first time after four months of training
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Franciscan Children'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston partner organization providing inclusive, community-based adaptive running programs. Franciscan Children's is a healthcare organization specializing in children's rehabilitation and development services.
• Boston Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Boston healthcare partner collaborating on adaptive running programs. The partnership leverages clinical expertise to support athletes of all abilities in building confidence, fitness, and a love for movement.
• Bandit RunningflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary nonprofit partner for Bandit Running. Founder Suzie Clinchy appeared on Bandit Running podcast to discuss inclusion in sports and Fast Feet's mission.
• LeagueAppsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform partner for event registration. Featured Fast Feet as one of five woman-operated organizations empowering communities through sport.
• NYLPI (New York Legal Assistance Group)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvided pro bono legal support to help Fast Feet grow its inclusive running programs, as featured in City and State NY article.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics: Largest global adaptive sports organization serving individuals with intellectual disabilities through year-round training and competition. Comparable in serving adaptive youth athletes but far broader in scope, geography, and programming than Fast Feet.
• YMCA of the USA: Large community-based nonprofit offering youth sports, fitness, and adaptive programming nationwide. Comparable community fitness-and-sports delivery for youth but operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit offering sports, fitness, and enrichment programs. Comparable in serving youth through community-based programming, though not specifically adaptive or disability-focused.
• Move United: National nonprofit network delivering adaptive sports and recreation opportunities across the U.S. Comparable in providing adaptive sports programming to people with disabilities, but operates as a federation of community-based chapters rather than a single-program provider.

Direct peers

• BlazeSports America: Nonprofit advancing adaptive sports for youth and adults with physical disabilities through programming, camps, and coach training. Comparable adaptive youth athletics mission and instructor-development orientation.
• Challenger Division (Little League): Adaptive youth sports division of Little League Baseball serving children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Comparable in delivering inclusive team-based youth athletics for children with disabilities, focused on a single sport.
• Achilles International: Nonprofit that enables people with disabilities to participate in mainstream running events, including children and adults. Closely comparable mission of adaptive running for athletes of all abilities, with a similar volunteer- and community-driven model.
• National Ability Center: Nonprofit providing adaptive recreation and sports lessons, camps, and clinics for people of all abilities. Comparable in delivering year-round adaptive sports instruction with a strong youth and family focus.

Others

• Kids V Cancer: Adjacent youth-serving nonprofit in the special-needs ecosystem. Relevant only as a comparable small nonprofit operating in the children-with-disabilities space, though not a sports provider.

Emerging players

• I Run 4: Community-driven adaptive running organization pairing runners with buddies who have disabilities. Comparable adaptive running focus but emphasizes virtual buddy partnerships rather than in-person group training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fast-feet-nyc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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