Stotan Racing is an excellence-driven distance group, co-coached in Central New York State by Bill and John Aris.  It  is comprised of both men and women and was founded upon strength and toughness, clean and healthy living, and dedication to team, self, and excellence.  While its origin is found in the raw cross-country conditions of Central New York, the purpose of this group is to develop talent and create team and individual excellence in distance and middle-distance running on the track, road, and cross-country course.   Ultimately, Stotan Racing seeks to develop the capable post-collegiate runner whose aim is to maximize potential to its fullest. 

"You came here with the object of running more quickly, and achieving the running, but really it was an education in life" - Ben Mackie, pupil of the legendary and eccentric Percy Cerutty

At Stotan Racing, athletes are encouraged to progress in all areas of life, not just in running.  Stotan Racing is a blue collared team, as shown by Stotan runners and coaches working part or full time jobs, and/or pursuing their graduate degrees at nearby universities.  We support the complete development and happiness of the adult athlete, and believe that focusing on all aspects of life is important for total well being and success. 

Stotan runners who advance to the elite level have the opportunity to earn beginner contracts through Nike.  This is based entirely upon performance.  There are current members of Stotan Racing who have earned such contracts.

Stotan Racing is a Nike-sponsored group and a USATF member club (with a registered USATF youth component).  The team is comprised of both sponsored and non-sponsored runners.