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 11, 2026
when
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm CT Dates: Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6 (last practice of Fall '26 season)
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 studying computer science. I run the 3000m, 5000m, and 3k steeple chase on the Track team. I love playing 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’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 on the track. In my free time I love to watch murder mystery documentaries and read.
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.