Run New Haven

Spring season is in full stride!

Get ready for an unforgettable 6-week sports program led by Yale University student-athletes!

March 30–May 4, 2025 | Sundays, 3–4 PM | Wilbur High School

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 Yale University 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?

Meet our founding leadership team!

Tanish Chettiar

President

Hi! My name is Tanish and I'm a junior at Yale majoring in Physics. I'm a long distance runner on both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Outside of school and sports, I enjoy playing chess, climbing, practicing photography, keeping up with the world of science, and spending time with friends and family.

Will Sheehy

Treasurer

My name is Will and I am a junior at Yale majoring in History and Economics. I run on both the Cross country and Track and Field Teams and I am from Los Angeles.

Ruby Barton

Public Relations / Social Media

Hi! My name is Ruby, and I am a junior at Yale majoring in Economics. I run on both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams, and in my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, hiking, and surfing.

Linde Fonville

Season Planning

My name is Linde and I am a junior at Yale majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I am on both the Cross Country and Track and Field teams! Outside of academics and athletics, I love to bake, hike, paint, and spend time with my friends! In previous summers, I have found so much joy in helping coach my neighborhood swim team! I am so pumped for the program in New Haven!

Tobias Liu

Community Engagement

My name is Tobias and I am a junior at Yale studying Economics and Molecular Biology. I'm not on a sports team — so I like to run and swim for fun! Outside of school, I play the violin, work in various research roles, and am an avid Atlanta sports fan.

Benjamin Hernandez

Community Engagement

My name is Benjamin and I am a junior at Yale majoring in History. Outside of Run Your City and school, I’m an avid reader and writer. I am deeply interested in journalism and nonprofit work and have done ample work in both fields outside of school.

Marisa Poe

Donor / Sponsor Relations

Hi! My name is Marisa and I am a junior at Yale studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics. I run distance for both the Track and Field and Cross Country teams. In my free time I enjoy watching sports, playing with my dogs, hiking, and listening to music!