your hometown team
Run Columbia
this season
Together, let's make this our best season yet!
Run Columbia 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 University of South Carolina we aim to ensure sports are accessible to all kids, regardless of socioeconomic status or ability. Our chapter has been around for 2 seasons and we are excited to get started this fall! Our season dates are September 13, September 20, September 27, October 4, October 18, and October 25. We can’t wait to see you there!
meet the people
Run Columbia leadership team
Anya Arroyo
President
Hi! My name is Anya and i’m President of RYC Columbia!!! I’m apart of the Honors college at UofSC and I am majoring in Neuroscience. With the intentions of going to PA school! I run both Cross Country and Track for UofSC, and want to run the top 6 biggest world marathons post collegiate career. I love to paint in my free time and have a kitten named Lola! My favorite thing about RYC is building connections with all the kiddos. I fully believe everyone can be a runner no matter what their capabilities are, I hope to share my love for running with the younger generations!
Caitlin Gemmill
Co-President
Hi! My name is Caitlin Gemmill, and I competed on the Cross Country and Track team at the University of South Carolina. I graduated with a degree in Biology and am completing my second degree in Public Health this December. I am currently taking a gap year before medical school and work as a medical assistant and tutor. In my free time, I love making coffee, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my dogs! I'm super excited to stay involved with Run Your City after graduation!
Cate Conklin
Community Outreach
Hi! My name is Cate Conklin, and I am a member of the cross country & track teams at the University of South Carolina. I am a junior majoring in exercise science, who is also on a pre-dental track. In my free time I love to bake, needlepoint, and spend time with friends & family!
Abigail White
Volunteer Engagement
Hello! My name is Abigail White and I am on the Cross Country and Track and Field team at The University of South Carolina. I am a Junior majoring in Honors Nursing. In my free time I enjoy day trips to the beach, going to 7 brew, reading, walking, baking, tanning, and spending time with my friends! I am currently in the process of writing a scoping literature review to then be published in a Medical journal.
Allie Matasich
Season Planning
Hi! My name is Allie Matasich and I am on the Cross Country and Track and Field team at the University of South Carolina. I am a sophomore majoring in exercise science. In my free time I enjoy traveling, shopping, and hiking.
Emma Ashley
Impact Measurement
Hi! My name is Emma Ashley and I run cross country and track at the University of South Carolina. This year I am a sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish. In my free time I love trying new places and foods, reading, and spending time with my family, friends and dogs.
Emma Torbet
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Emma and I am on the Cross Country / Track and Field team at University of South Carolina. I am a Senior majoring in Biology. In my free time I enjoy yoga, listening to podcasts/music, baking, and reading.
Sofie Kurzawa
Social Media
Hi! My name is Sofie Kurzawa and I am on the Cross Country/Track and Field team at The University of South Carolina. I am a senior majoring in Journalism on a pre-law track. In my free time I enjoy reading, going to yoga, making playlists, and trying new coffee and food spots!
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.