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Where every kid has an introduction to sports

Our Goals, Vision & Commitment

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500

collegiate athletes, students, & pros involved

3,000

kids reached

$80,000

raised, 100% going directly 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. 

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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

11 chapters across U.S. universities, serving around 700 kids per season

One international program in Bugesera, Rwanda, serving over 400 kids annually

Our vision for the future

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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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