your hometown team
Run Detroit
this season
starts
March 22, 2026
when
March 22 to May 3 12 to 1pm
meet the people
Run Detroit leadership team
Ana Lopez
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Ana Lopez and I am a sophomore at Detroit Mercy. I am majoring in biology and run the 800m and 1600m on the Track and Field team. I love traveling and hanging out with my friends. I am also a new member!
Audrey Williams
Donor / Sponsor Relations
Hi, my name is Audrey Williams and I am a sophomore at the University of Detroit Mercy. I am a business major with a leadership minor. I do all the sprint events, but mainly the 400 for the track and field team. In my free time I like to hang out with friends read and travel.
Lillian Deskins
Co-President
Hi! My name is Lillian Deskins and I recently finished my first semester as a track/cross country athlete at the University of Miami! I am pursuing a major in finance, as well as a minor in real estate. I typically focus on the 3k and 5k during track season, along with running the 6k for cross country in the fall. My free time is filled with playing the guitar/piano, reading, and spending time with the people I love!
Mimi Trupiano
Co-President
Hi all! My name is Mimi Trupiano! I’m in my first year at the University of Detroit Mercy. I’m studying Political Science on a law track. In my free time I love to be outside, write, and make art.
Nicholas Yaquinto
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Nicholas Yaquinto and I am a sophomore at Detroit Mercy. I am majoring in Biology on the pre-dental track. I run cross country and the 800m and 1500m during track season. I love listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and side questing. Cheers!
Sophia Aquino
Impact
Hello! My name is Sophia, I’m a new LT member and a freshman at the University of Detroit Mercy. I am a nursing major and I run cross country as well as the mile and 800 for the track and field team. I love reading, working out, hanging out with my friends and siblings, and baking!
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.