your hometown team
Run Kent
this season
We’re so excited to bring Run Your City Kent to our community! A 100% free youth run club created to give kids a place to move, have fun, make friends, and feel like they belong. Join us and together lets bring energy, meaningful connections, and the love of being active to Kent!
meet the people
Run Kent leadership team
Nia Massey
President
Hi! My name is Nia Massey and I am a sprinter on the Kent State Track and Field team. I am currently a Junior studying business with a sports admin minor. In my free time I like to play the guitar and learn line dances!
Emerson Greene
Treasurer
Hello my name is Emerson Greene! At Kent I am on the XC and track team as a distance runner. I am a Junior with an accounting major and a minor in sports administration.
Shelby Grover
Season Planning
Hi, my name is Shelby Grover, and I am a multi on the KSU Track and Field team. I am currently a senior studying exercise science with a career goal of becoming a physician assistant. In my free time, I love to hang out with my lionhead bunny, Winston, and watch movies with my friends :)
Riley LaPorte
Sponsor Relations
Hey! My name is Riley LaPorte, and I throw really heavy things for the Kent State Track and Field team! I’m entering my final semester studying Sports Administration, and in the spring, I’ll begin pursuing my MBA. Outside of school and track, I’m a huge movie connoisseur, and in my free time, you can usually find me playing pickleball with friends or reading a good book. I’m excited to be a part of Run Kent, where I’ll be working with sponsors and donors to help support and grow our chapter. I’m looking forward to helping create opportunities for the kids to experience sports, build confidence, and have fun!
Nora Salem
treasurer
Hey! My name is Nora Salem and I am a Junior on the Kent XC/ Track team. I am studying finance with an international business! I like to cook and hangout with my friends for fun!
Amryne Chilton
Social Media/ Public Relations
Hi! My name is Amryne Chilton and I am a sprinter on the KSU Track team. I am a senior studying sports administration. Off the track, I love to travel and be with my friends.
Casey Musgrave
Social Media/ Public Relations
Hi my name is Casey Musgrave, I am currently a Sophomore on the Kent Track team. I run the 400 and fun fact I just placed 8th at u20 worlds! I am super excited to be a part of this.
Ella Baker
Impact Measurment
Hello! My name is Ella Baker. I am a 400m runner on the Kent Track team. I am senior studying biology and for fun I love to do bible studies with my friends and boyfriend!
Lily Harper
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Lily Harper and I am so excited for RYC Kent this year. I am a Sophomore on the KSU track team studying Sports administration. For fun I love to get coffee and have bible studies :))
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.