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Where every kid has an introduction to sports
3,800
kids
reached
660
student & pro volunteers
100%
of donations go straight to the kids
We’re college athletes on a mission to make running fun and accessible for kids everywhere. Run Your City hosts free, team-based practices and races for kids of all abilities, bringing families together to build confidence, community, and joy... one stride at a time!
Our model
Where it all started
Founded in 2018, RYC began as a small community initiative in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our Charlottesville chapter grew rapidly, driven by passionate student-athletes eager to make a difference. Our expansion into other cities has been fueled by the positive impact we’ve observed in the children & communities we've served.
Beyond the U.S.
Run Your City shares the same universal mission among all of our chapters, but our model differs in the U.S. versus abroad.
U.S. Model
VS.
International Model
Two seasons (Spring and Fall) with 6 weekly, 1-hour sessions
Run by college student-athletes with guidance from the RYC team
Provides mentorship, promotes teamwork, targets locations with highest socioeconomic needs, and creates opportunities for kids with disabilities
Annual 8-day camp with a community race in Bugesera, Rwanda
Organized by local nonprofits, with support from the RYC team
Offers essentials like meals and healthcare, and focuses on underserved youth, particularly girls, kids with disabilities, and at-risk children identified by local teachers
Uses sports to address barriers in health, development, and education for vulnerable youth
Introduces children to sports in a supportive environment to build teamwork, confidence, and health
34 chapters across U.S. universities, serving around 2,000 kids per season
One international program in Bugesera, Rwanda, serving over 400 kids annually
Our vision for the future
We believe every college campus can be a beacon of health, inclusion, and community through sports
By integrating collegiate students/athletes & local communities, we hope to make sports accessible to all children
By adapting our model to your community, we move closer to a future where every child is ready to run their best race
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