your hometown team
Run Houston
this season
RYCxHouston is a Run Your City non-profit branch in the Rice University/Houston area. Our program aims to connect Rice student-athletes with kids of any background, and facilitate community engagement through the sport of running. Practice sessions hosted by our student-athletes are completely free and open to anybody who's interested. If you're a parent who wants to sign up your child/children, click the Red "Kids Sign-Up" button! Feel free to come to as many sessions as you can make. Thank you for supporting our mission to empower kids through running!
starts
October 18, 2026
when
TBD! (Follow our socials or reach out to the email address below to stay in touch)
meet the people
Run Houston leadership team
Alexandra Gobran
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Alexandra Gobran, and I am a student-athlete studying Biology and Sports Medicine. I compete in cross country and track, where I run the 5K and 10K, and I’m excited to be a new LT member. Outside of school and training, I love being outdoors, trying new foods, and traveling with friends.
Brooklyn Crow
Season Planning
Hi! My name is Brooklyn Crow and I am majoring in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology. I run cross country an the mile/1500! I love studying at coffee shops and journaling!
Daphne Mayer
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Daphne and I am a sophomore at Rice University. I am majoring in Bioengineering. I run the 5k and 10k on the Track & Field team. In my free time, I like to play with my cats, walk with friends, and try out baking recipes!
Emma Hourican
Impact
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a sophomore from Rice. I am double majoring in sports medicine and psychology! I compete in cross country and track and field. In my free time, I love trying new coffee shops in Houston, reading, and listening to podcasts!
McKayla Childs
Season Planning, Volunteer Engagement
Hi my name is McKayla Childs and I am a freshman at Rice. I am double majoring in Economics and Finance. I run the 1500m and 3000m on the Track and Field team. In my free time I like to try new foods, read, and play tennis.
Miranda Schriver
Co-President, Treasurer
Hi, my name is Miranda Schriver and I'm a graduate student at Rice University pursuing a Masters in Computer Science. I primarily run distance including cross country, and for track typically the 3000m and 5000m events. I love practicing guitar, and being active outside of track with other sports like soccer in my free time!
Susie Nestor
Co-President, Public Relations / Social Media
Hey guys ! My name is Susie Nestor and I am exited to be a new Lt member. I’m an international graduate student here at Rice. I’m currently in the MGA program but hope to pursue a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics afterwards! My main running event is the 800m but I’m sure I’ll be mixing things up this season ! In my free time, I love to watch any murder mystery documentary out there (most definitely have watched them all already), as well as making time for reading.
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.