your hometown team
Run Charlottesville
this season
Fall 2026, back on the starting line!
Get ready for an unforgettable 6-week sports program led by UVA student-athletes! Calling all kids in grades K-8, join us for a free season filled with fun, energy, and new friends. Dates: September 13th, 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th and 25th. No Run Cville on October 18th - instead, join us at JackFest!
meet the people
Run Charlottesville leadership team
Gillian Bushee
Co-President
Fourth-year at UVA majoring in Commerce. Distance runner on the cross-country and track team. Loves exploring outdoors, Charlottesville restaurants, and spending time with friends!!
Brooke'Lyn Drakeford
Co-President
Jack Lesher
Chief Financial Officer
Third-year studying Economics. On the UVA wrestling team. Favorite hobby outside of wrestling is playing golf with friends.
Maggie Schalow
Chief Outreach Officer
Fourth-year majoring in Global Commerce. Swimmer on the Women's Swim & Dive team, specializing in butterfly and freestyle.
Jayden McKeen
Chief Development Officer
Hello! My name is Jayden McKeen and I am on the Track and Field Team at the University of Virginia. I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry. In my free time I enjoy playing soccer, hiking, and fishing.
Liam Paneque
Chief Sponsorship Officer
Second-year at UVA, undecided major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Long jump and triple jump for the Track & Field team.
Hannah Byrd-Leitner
Chief Sponsorship Relations Officer
Second-year at UVA, pole vaulter on the track and field team. Interested in a pre-law track.
Kendric Curry
Chief Youth Outreach Officer
Hi there! My name is Kendric Curry, and I am a second-year studying Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. I pole vault on the Track and Field team, and in my free time, I spend a lot of time outdoors or volunteering with the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department.
Sienna Karp
Chief Operations Officer
Hi! My name is Sienna Karp and I am a third-year at the University of Virginia. I am a Politics major with a concentration in Foreign Affairs. I swim for UVA's Women's Swim & Dive team and specialize in IM/Breaststroke. In my free time, I like to run, read and eat yummy gluten free snacks!
Justin Rogers
Advisor
Former Co-President; Pole vaulter on the track & field team. Enjoys hiking, watching movies, and volunteer work.
what if?
…there was a future where every kid gets to play, no matter their zip code, ability level, or family's income?
A future where collegiate athletes lock arms with their communities to make team sports accessible for all.