Run Palo Alto

First season coming this fall!

We are thrilled to offer a free, six-week in-person running season for kids in grades K-8 from October 6 to November 10, 2024. Join us for sessions every Sunday from 3-4 pm, featuring race days and game days. It's a great chance to get outside, meet new friends, and connect with Stanford 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

Alaysia Oakes

My name is Alaysia and I am a junior at Stanford University, majoring in Economics. I am on the Women's Track & Field team. Outside of academics and athletics, I enjoy Real Estate (I'm a Realtor in VA and CA), fishing, spending time with my little sisters ( 4 and 7), and drinking coffee.

Co-President

Maya Valmon

My name is Maya and I am a senior at Stanford University. My major is Human Biology with a concentration in Racial Justice and Health Equity. I run the 200m and 400m on the Track & Field team. Outside of school and track, I'm usually working in the biology lab I've been a part of for a few years, or doing something creative like painting, drawing, or singing. The beach is my favorite place in the world and I love to go do bonfires with my friends.

Community Outreach

Madison Romain

Hi, my name is Madison and I am a junior at Stanford University. My major is Civil Engineering and I am a hurdler on the Track & Field team. I am also a part of Cardinal BLCK at Stanford. In my free time, I like to read, write poetry, explore nature, and hang with friends!

Community Outreach

Tess Stapleton

My name is Tess and I am a senior at Stanford University majoring in African Studies. I am on the Track & Field team and do jumps, sprints, and hurdles. Outside of that, I love doing anything outdoors, reading, spending time with my friends and family, trying to get better at cooking, and forcing my dogs to cuddle with me!

Sponsor Relations, Treasurer

Teagan Zwaanstra

Hi, my name is Teagan and I am a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. I am on the Track & Field team and do the Long Jump and the 100m. Outside of that, I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors!!

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Public Relations / Social Media

Catherine Littlewood

My name is Catherine and I am a sophomore at Stanford University. My major is Mechanical Engineering. I am a heptathlete on the Track & Field team! In my free time I like cuddling w/ my dog.

Social Planning

Juliette Whittaker

My name is Juliette and I am a junior at Stanford majoring in STS (Science, Technology, & Society). I am on the Track / Cross Country team. In my free time, I love hanging out with friends, going to the beach, going to farmers markets, watching the sunset, playing board/card games, hiking, shopping, and going out to eat!