Run Irvine

First season coming this spring!

Get ready for an unforgettable 6-week sports program led by UC Irvine student-athletes!

March 2–April 13, 2025 | Sundays, 1–2 PM | Location TBD

Calling all kids in grades K-8... Join us for a free sports season filled with fun, energy, and new friends. Practice your skills, compete in exciting games, and connect with amazing UC Irvine students & athletes who can’t wait to cheer you on. Secure your spot below and let the countdown to the best season ever begin!

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....there was a future where all kids have the opportunity to participate in sports regardless of socioeconomic factors? A future where collegiate athletes join with local communities to ensure team sports are accessible to all kids.

What if?

Marjourie López

President

Hi! My name is Marjourie and I am a sophomore at UC Irvine studying Public Health. I am a distance runner and in my free time, I enjoy doing pilates and exploring nature. I have seven dogs who I first began to run with and I am excited to spread my passion for running in this club!

Roxane Thomas

Community Engagement, Treasurer, Public Relations / Social Media

My name is Roxane (You can call me Roxy or Rox too!) and I am a senior at UC Irvine majoring in Public Health Sciences. I am on both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Outside of school and sport, I love to go to new restaurants and coffee shops and try new foods, read new books (and reread my childhood favorite books), spend time with friends, and work in my research lab!

Daisy Penney

Donor / Sponsor Relations, Public Relations / Social Media

My name is Daisy and I am a freshman at UC Irvine double majoring in Business Econ and Literary Journalism. I am on the Cross Country team and run long distance on the Track and Field team. In my free time I love playing the piano, reading, and exploring new places.

Malia Gay

Community Engagement, Public Relations / Social Media, Season Planning

Hi! My name is Malia and I am a senior at UC Irvine majoring in Public Health Policy. I am part of the both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams and in my free time I love baking!

Estella Knobbe

Public Relations / Social Media, Season Planning

Hi! My name is Estella and I am a junior at UC Irvine pursing my Psychology BS. I am part of the both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Outside of school I love to read, listen to music, and hangout with friends.

Breckyn Kornachuk

Community Engagement

My name is Breckyn and I am a freshman at UC Irvine majoring in Biology. I run Cross Country and Track and in my free time I enjoy climbing, hiking, and watching movies and TV shows. I am also from Portland, Oregon!

Makena Castillo

Community Engagement

My name is Makena and I am a senior at UC Irvine double-majoring in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology and Public Health Policy. I run Track and Cross Country, specifically the 1500/Mile. In my free time, I like to watch the sunset, play piano, make at home lattes, and read at the beach. I am so excited to be part of and work with the runner community!

Laura Yontz

Volunteer Engagement

My name is Laura and I am a senior at UC Irvine studying Human Biology. I run Cross Country and Track and outside of school and sports, I enjoy cooking, reading, and crafts!

Meet our founding leadership team!