your hometown team
Run Amherst
this season
starts
March 22, 2026
when
March 22nd, 2 to 3 pm
meet the people
Run Amherst leadership team
Arissa Grace McGowan
Public Relations / Social Media
Hi! My name is Arissa Grace McGowan and I am a senior at Amherst College. I am a double major in psychology and political science. I run 60 hurdles and 100 hurdles on the Track & Field team. In my free time, I like to dance and listen to music.
Avery Keenan
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Avery and I am a freshman at Amherst College. I am majoring in Education Studies and American Studies. I am a member of the track and field team, and my main events are pole vault and the heptathlon! In my free time, I like to craft, explore outside and spend time with my family and friends!
Ben Davis
Season Planning
My name is Ben and I'm a senior at Amherst College majoring in Neuroscience. I run the 800 and 400 on the Track & Field team. In my free time, I like to read in my book club and play the bass. I am a returning leadership tema member!
Cody Pierce
Impact
Hi! My name is Cody Pierce and I’m a Statistics major at Amherst College. I compete on the Track & Field team as a sprinter, focusing on the 200m and 400m. Outside of school and training, I enjoy working on data and tech projects, watching movies, and playing music. I’m excited to get the spring chapter started!
Jordan Harrison
Co-President
Hello, my name is Jordan Harrison, and I am a senior double-majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I run Short Sprints (60-400m) on the track team. Outside of academics and athletics, I love to cook, read, listen to music, and enjoy nature!
Myeh Medina
Co-President
Hi! My name is Myeh, and I'm a senior at Amherst majoring in Computer Science. My main event is the 400mH, but I also run shorter hurdle races and sprinting events for our Track & Field team. Off the track, I love trying new foods, listening to music, rock climbing, and watching anime.
Paolo Canigiula
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Paolo and I am a senior at Amherst College. I am double major in Computer Science and Bioinformatics. In my free time I like to bike, play soccer, and cook.
Zach Villegas
Community Engagement
Zach Villegas, decathlete, math and philosophy.
what if?
…there was a future where every kid gets to play, no matter their zip code, ability level, or family's income?
A future where collegiate athletes lock arms with their communities to make team sports accessible for all.