Who We Are

Kurt Benninger

I started running for the club system in Canada in high school and after making Canadian world Junior Cross Country and World Junior Track and Field teams in 2002 and 2003 I decided to run in the NCAA and found my way to Notre Dame where I was a 6 time All American, sub 4 min miler and School Record Holder.

I ran post collegiately as a middle distance runner for 4 years under Robert Chapman at Team Indiana Elite and then transitioned into a support role for my wife, Team USA Distance runner Molly Huddle.

I started coaching the New England Distance track Club and volunteering as a coach at Brown as well during this time.

New England Distance became Rhode Island Track Club as the Founder moved on but running community remained.

I went to massage school in 2024 as I have always been interested in the role of rehab therapy and massage in sport performance.

As a Coach

  • Olympians, USA Champions, Team USA Members and top 10 ranked in the world

  • 8 Years Coaching in the Ivy League

  • NCAA All Americans, Conference Champions

  • Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifiers

  • Boston Marathon Qualifiers

Molly Huddle

  • 2 time Olympian (London and Rio)

  • Former American Record Holder 5000m, 10 000m, Half Marathon

  • 28 time USA Champion

  • 3rd Place finish NYC Marathon