your hometown team
Run Tallahassee
this season
starts
March 15, 2026
when
Our dates will be Sundays, 3/15 to 4/26, (skipping 4/5 for Easter) 3:30 to 4:30pm
meet the people
Run Tallahassee leadership team
Ava Povich
Co-President, Treasurer
My name is Ava Povich, and I'm a junior on the FSU cross country & track team! I am double majoring in Exercise Physiology and Dietetics. This will be my third season leading Run Tallahassee. When I'm free, I love to hang out with my friends, try new recipes, and go to church.
Bieke Schipperen
Co-President, Season Planning
Hi! My name is Bieke Schipperen and I am a senior at Florida State University majoring in Media/Communication studies. I am on the FSU’s T&F and XC team. I love to cook and bake for my family and friends in my free time. I am so excited for my 3rd season with RunYourCity!
Brooke Hooper
Volunteer Engagement
Hi my name is Brooke and I’m a sophomore at FSU. I am majoring in studio art. I run distance on the cross country and track team. I love to spend time with my friends, cook, and be outdoors.
Ella Menke
Community Engagement
Hi, my name is Ella Menke! I’m a junior at FSU majoring in exercise physiology, minoring in child development. I run cross-country and track, the 1500 is my main event! In my free time, I like to spend time with friends, swim, and puzzle!
Ella Pasko
Volunteer Engagement
Hi! My name is Ella Pasko and I am a sophmore at Florida State University. I am majoring in public health and minoring in psychology. I run cross country and long distance track here at FSU. In my free time I like to read, hang out with friends, hike, and volunteer.
Olivia Niewald
Public Relations / Social Media
Hi! My name is Olivia Niewald, and I am a junior at Florida State University majoring in Biological Sciences on the pre-med track. I am a distance runner on the FSU Track & Field and Cross Country teams. Outside of athletics and academics, I am involved in volunteering with the Mobility Clinic at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and a local Alzheimer’s research project. In my free time, I enjoy staying active, creating content, and spending time with friends and family. I’m passionate about service, health, and learning, and I’m excited to be involved in this chapter.
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.