your hometown team
Run Chestnut Hill
this season
Fall 2026 is here -- come run with us!
Run Chestnut Hill 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 Boston College we aim to ensure sports are accessible to all kids, regardless of socioeconomic status or ability.
meet the people
Run Chestnut Hill leadership team
Ava Carter
Co-President
Hi! My name is Ava and I am on the Track and Field team at Boston College. I am a junior majoring in Biology with a minor in Global Public Health. In my free time I enjoy painting, baking, and exploring the city with my friends.
Abby Lewis
Co-President
Hi! My name is Abby Lewis and I am on the Track & Cross Country team at Boston College. I am a junior majoring in Finance. In my free time I love being outdoors and spending time with my friends!
Maeve Casey
Public Relations/Social Media
Hi my name is Maeve Casey and I am on the cross country and track and field team at Boston College! I am a sophomore majoring in communications. In my free time I enjoy exploring the city, watching a new show, and spending time with friends and family!
Natalie Close
Season Planning
Hi! My name is Natalie Close and I am apart of club running and the Chestnut Hill Run Club at Boston College. I am a junior majoring in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Medical Humanities. In my free time I love to read, paint, spend time outdoors, and hang out with friends.
Carly Hamilton
Donor/Sponsor Relations
Hi! My name is Carly Hamilton and I am on the Ski team at Boston College. I am junior majoring in Finance. In my free time I enjoy outdoor adventures and spending time with friends and family.
Veronica Taira
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Veronica Taira, and I go to Boston College. I am a sophomore majoring in neuroscience. In my free time I love to hike & be outside, go to the beach, and try new coffee places with my friends.
Lindsey Whitton
Community Engagement
Hiii! My name is Lindsey Whitton and I am on Cross Country team at Boston College. I am a junior majoring in Human-Centered Engineering. In my free time I enjoy hiking, exploring Boston & trying coffee shops, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends :)
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.