your hometown team
Run Harrisonburg
this season
Season 4 here we come!
meet the people
Run Harrisonburg leadership team
Madison Cole
Co-President
Hi everyone! My name is Madison and I am an Elementary Education major with a minor in Coaching Education. I am on the Division 1 Cross Country and Track and Field team at James Madison University. I love racing all events from the 1500m up to the 10k. In my free time I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors.
Ben Closter
Co-President
Hey everyone! My name is Ben and I am a Junior at James Madison University majoring in Sport and Recreation Management with minors in Business and Honors. I am a part of JMU SafeRides as well as the Hart School Ambassador Program. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing video games, cooking, hiking, and hanging out with friends!
Alayna Gifford
Session Planner
Hi! My name is Alayna Gifford and I am a senior Biotechnology major with a Pre-Physician Assistant minor. I am on the JMU Cross Country/Track and Field team, and my favorite event is the 800m! In my free time I enjoy baking sourdough, being outside, hanging with friends, and trying new restaurants! I'm excited to have a role in making this a great season!
Abby Dunlap
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Abby and I am a junior Computer Information Systems major. I am a part of the Club Track and Field team and a member of Dancing Dukes. In my free time, you can find me getting coffee, at a workout class, watching shows with my friends, or attending a sporting event! This is my second year as treauser and very excited to see what this season brings!
Hailey Jennings
Co-Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Hailey Jennings and I am the Co. Volunteer Engagement Lead for Run Harrisonburg. I want to make sure everyone feels welcome this year and that volunteers know that their job is not going unseen. I am a sophomore at James Madison University, studying Health Sciences with a minor in Pre-Physician Assistant studies. I am on the JMU Cheerleading team and some things I like to do in my free time are read, go on nature walks, and try new coffee shops!
Soren Doucette
Co-Volunteer Engagement
Hi there! my name is a Soren, I am a junior Physics major with a minor in math. I am on club Cross Country and track for JMU and in my free time you can find me studying, watching shows, working out, and going on long runs!
Hannah Floyd
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I’m a sophomore who’s majoring in nursing at JMU. In my Community Engagement role, I send out weekly emails to parents about upcoming sessions. During my free time, I enjoy working out and hanging with friends!
Landon Baker
Donor / Sponsor Relations
Hello, I am a Health Sciences major with a minor in pre Physicians Assistant. I enjoy running the 4x400m and 200m. In my free time I volunteer at the local rescue squad, go and run on long runs, and try cooking new dishes.
Makenzie Zimmerman
Public Relations / Social Media
Hi! My name is Makenzie and I'm a junior at JMU majoring in Kinesiology - Physical Education. I run track and cross country and in my free time I enjoy baking and going on coffee dates with my 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.