your hometown team
Run Santa Clara
this season
Fall 2026
Led by Santa Clara University Cross Country & Track athletes, join us for a free 6-week season where kids will build running skills, confidence, and love for the sport. Our mission is to spread the joy of running and make it accessible to every kid in our community!
meet the people
Run Santa Clara leadership team
Audrey O'Neill
Co-President
Hi! My name is Audrey O'Neill, and I'm a junior at Santa Clara University majoring in Economics with minors in Biology and Entrepreneurship. I compete on the track team, where I specialize in mid distance races. Outside of academics and athletics, I enjoy spending time outdoors, meeting new people, trying new recipes, and listening to music.
Sarah Guralnick
Co President
My name is Sarah and I'm a junior majoring in biochemistry at Santa Clara University. I run cross country and track at SCU, specializing in distance events. I also love hiking, paddle-boarding, reading, and spending time with family and friends!
Grace Winkler
Donor / Sponsor Relations
Hi! My name is Grace and I'm a junior at SCU. I am majoring in Marketing. I run mid distance on the Track and Field team and Cross Country. In my free time I like to spend time with friends, in the outdoors, and doing sports photography.
Kaden Helder
Impact Measurement
My name is Kaden and I'm a junior at SCU. I am a psychology major planning on going to law school after graduating. I run the 800 (AKA the best event in track and field) but I also love me some cross country on the grass. I love the outdoors and some of my favorite activities are rafting, trail running and river surfing. I am incredibly passionate about running and believe that everyone could benefit from it.
Milaina Almonte
Community Engagement
My name is Milaina, and I am a senior at SCU. I am a mechanical engineering major with a minor in aerospace! I am a distance runner for SCU, and I love exploring and spending time outdoors, especially camping, hiking, skiing, and traveling.
Sydney Lim
Public Relations / Social Media
Hi! I'm Sydney Lim, a junior at Santa Clara studying Psychology, Marketing, and Retail Studies. I run cross country, and the 1500m, 3k, and 5k in track! In my free time I like to do yoga, spend time with friends and family, and paddle-board in the summer!
Heidi Green
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Heidi and I'm a sophomore studying Finance at Santa Clara! I run on the cross country/track team, and my main event is middle distance. I also love travelling, the ocean, spending time with my family or friends, and taking my dog on walks.
Sigrid Brakenhielm
Season Planning
My name is Sigrid Brakenhielm and I’m a sophomore majoring in Biology at SCU. I run the 800 and 1500 on the Track & Field team. In my free time I like to bake, craft, hang out with friends, and spend time outdoors!
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.