Run New York City

First season coming this fall!

We're thrilled to offer a free, six-week running season for kids in grades K-8 from September 22 to October 27, 2024. Join us for sessions every Sunday from 2:30-3:30 pm, featuring race days and game days. It's a great chance to get outside, meet new friends, and connect with Columbia University student-athletes!

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What if 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.

Meet our founding leadership team!

Co-President

Daniela Quintero

My name is Daniela and I am a junior at Columbia University. My major is Economics, with a Computer Science concentration. I am on the Track & Field team and run mid-distance. Outside of that, I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends!

Co-President

Lucy Henkel

My name is Lucy and I am a junior at Columbia University majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Public Health. I am on the Track & Field team and am a middle-distance (800m) runner. I love to play soccer, read, watch football, and spend time with my friends!

Community Outreach

Walker Beverly

Hi, my name is Walker and I am a junior at Columbia University majoring in Sustainable Development. I am on the men's Cross Country and Track & Field teams and in my free time I like to read, play video games, and hang out with friends!

Community Outreach

Aminah Martin

My name is Aminah and I am a junior at Barnard College majoring in Psychology and Urban Teaching. I am on the Track & Field team and outside of classes and athletics, I love to read, craft things, watch movies and TV with friends, and go on adventures around the city!

Sponsor Relations

Owen Nelson

My name is Owen and I am a senior at Columbia University majoring in Financial Economics. I am a distance runner on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. In my free time I enjoy mountaineering and talking movies.

Treasurer

Seraiah Bruno

Hi, my name is Seraiah and I am a junior at Columbia University, majoring in Sociology and Ethnicity Race Studies. I am a pole vaulter on the Track & Field team and outside of athletics and academics, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, going on solo adventures, and meeting new people!

Season Planning

Parker Kim

My name is Parker and I am a sophomore Economics and Political Science major at Columbia. I am a thrower on the Track & Field team. My interests are hiking, reading, watching sports, and I am a sneaker head.

Social Media

Fiona McKenna

My name is Fiona McKenna and I am a sophomore at Columbia University. My major is Psychology, with a concentration in Public Health. I am on the Track and Field team and compete in the heptathlon. In my free time I like to cook and spend time with my friends and family.