your hometown team
Run Charlotte
this season
We'd love to have you run with us this fall!!!
Run Charlotte is a part of Run Your City, a non-profit focused on creating an inclusive community through running. Our mission is to help children build confidence, develop healthy habits, and feel inspired. As student-athletes at UNC-Charlotte we aim to ensure sports are accessible to all kids, regardless of socioeconomic status or ability. We are so excited to kick off our first season this fall! Our season dates are 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8,and 11/22. We can’t wait to see you there!
meet the people
Run Charlotte leadership team
River Mead
Co-President
Allie Raitano
Co-President
Hello Everyone!! My name is Allie Raitano, and I’m going into my sophomore year at UNC Charlotte as well as my second year competing for UNC Charlotte’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams. I love all things running, which makes me even more excited to lead up Charlotte’s Run Your City chapter! I can't wait to bring Run Your City to my favorite place this semester!!!
Lucy Stecher
Season Planning and Event Coordinator
Hi!! My name is Lucy and I am so excited to be a part of Charlotte's Run Your City Chapter! I run cross country and track for UNC Charlotte. I will be going into my junior year and study communications with a concentration in media and technology. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my love and passion of running with kids in the area. I'm excited to see them flourish as they grow and strengthen a healthy relationship with movement, teamwork, and sports through running! Some things I enjoy doing while I am not running are playing games, cooking/baking, and creating art! I am also from the Outer Banks, so going to the beach is something I do a lot during the summers while I am home!
Hilaree Vega
Social Media/Public Relations
Hi!!!! I’m Hilaree! I’m a junior at UNC Charlotte majoring in Marketing with hopes of working in fashion marketing after college! This is my second year running XC & Track for Charlotte, and I previously competed at the University of South Carolina before transferring. I’m originally from Ponte Vedra, FL, and when I’m not running, you can usually find me doing Pilates, baking something sweet, spending time with my friends and family, or keeping up with all things fashion. I’m so excited for another year in Charlotte and all things to come with RYC Charlotte!!!!
Anna Wells
Community Outreach
Alex Brigham
Treasurer
Lily Nasta
Photographer
Hi everyone! My Name is Lily Nasta and I am going to be a senior this year at UNC Charlotte. This is my third year competing for Cross Country and Track and Field and I am so excited for the first year of Run Your City. See you all soon!
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.