your hometown team

Run Blacksburg

this season

starts

March 29, 2026

when

March 29 from 3 to 4pm

where

520 Patrick Henry DrBlacksburg, VA 24060, USA

Kids sign-up Volunteer sign-up

blacksburg@runyourcity.org @rycblacksburg

meet the people

Run Blacksburg leadership team

Christian Jackson

Community Engagement

Hey! I'm Christian and I’m a 5th year majoring in sports media and analytics and I’m minoring in digital marketing strategy. I run the 800m on the varsity track and field team at Virginia Tech.

Jamie Short

Treasurer

Hi! My name is Jamie and I am a senior at Virginia Tech. I am majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am on Virginia Tech’s Club Track & Field Team where I run the 800m and 1500m. In my free time, I play chess and hang out with my girlfriend and our German Shepherd!

Lia Pugsley

Co-President

Hi! My name is Lia Pugsley and I am a junior at Virginia Tech. I am majoring in Economics with a minor in Digital Marketing Strategy. I run cross country and distance track. In my free time I enjoy being outside, spending time with friends and family, reading, and baking. So excited to be a part of this program!

Lila Waters

Co-President

Hey! My name is Lila Waters and I'm a junior at Virginia Tech! I'm majoring in Marketing Management with a minor in Real Estate. I'm so excited to be back for another season with RYC, and am excited for our spring session. My favorite events on the track are the 1500 and 3k. In my free time I love to spend time outdoors hiking with friends or biking! I also love to cook and bake!

Liz Coe

Impact, Season Planning

Hi! I’m Liz and I’m a junior studying Exercise and Health sciences with a minor in Psychology. I run the 1500 and 3k steeple for the track team and I enjoy hiking and reading in my free time.

Sidney Nolan

Donor / Sponsor Relations

Hi! My name is Sidney and I am returning for my second season as the Sponsor Relations Chair and a volunteer coach! I am a sophomore at Virginia Tech majoring in Economics and minoring in Science, Technology, and Law. I run the 800 and 400 on the Track team. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, cooking, and hanging out with friends.

Sophia Holgado

Public Relations / Social Media

Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a sophomore at Virginia Tech. I am majoring in Exercise and Health Sciences. I run distance events on the Track and Field team. In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, watching movies, and any outdoor activity!

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.