your hometown team
Run Charlottesville
this season
Spring 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.
meet the people
Run Charlottesville leadership team
Samantha Romano
Co-President
Fourth-year at UVA majoring in Commerce. Pole vaulter on the track & field team. Loves cooking, exploring Charlottesville restaurants, and spending time with friends.
Justin Rogers
Co-President
Fourth-year majoring in Kinesiology with a Business minor. Pole vaulter on the track & field team. Enjoys hiking, watching movies, and volunteer work.
Jack Lesher
Chief Financial Officer
Second-year studying Economics. On the UVA wrestling team. Favorite hobby outside of wrestling is playing golf with friends.
Maggie Schalow
Chief Outreach Officer
Third-year majoring in Global Commerce. Swimmer on the Women's Swim & Dive team, specializing in butterfly and freestyle.
Liam Paneque
Season Planning
First-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
Donor / Sponsor Relations
First-year at UVA, pole vaulter on the track and field team. Interested in a pre-law track.
Kendric Curry
Kid Outreach
Hi there! My name is Kendric Curry, and I am a first-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
Operations
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!
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.