your hometown team
Run Amherst
this season
¡Ten en cuenta que hay dos capítulos en Amherst, Massachusetts! ¡Este es el capítulo de Run Amherst dirigido por estudiantes y estudiantes-atletas de Amherst College! Selecciona Run Amherst cuando te registres en este capítulo.
starts
September 20, 2026
when
2 to 3 pm
meet the people
Run Amherst leadership team
Leah Smith
Co-President
My name is Leah Smith and I'm a senior studying Psychology on the pre-med track. I'm a member of the track team and do high and long jump. In my free time I like to watch movies, build Legos, and read!
Avery Keenan
Co-President
Hi! My name is Avery and I am a sophomore at Amherst College. I am majoring in Education Studies and American Studies. I am a member of the track and field team, and my main events are pole vault and the heptathlon! In my free time, I like to craft, explore outside and spend time with my family and friends!
Katie Greenwald
Community Engagement
I'm Katie, and I am a sophomore studying biochemistry on the pre-med track. On the track and cross country teams at Amherst, I run the distance events. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside and spending time with friends!
Ellie Jolly
Public Relations
Hey my name is Ellie! I’m a rising junior at Amherst College studying History and Art History. I run the super short sprints, like the 60m and the 100m. In my free time I like to read, write, and play word games. I’m super excited to run social media for Run Amherst and to help facilitate sessions!
Manav Bhatia
Season Planning
Hi! I'm Manav and I'm a sophomore at Amherst. I'm an Economics major but on the pre-med track. I'm a javelin thrower for the track and field team at Amherst. In my free time I like to explore outside and be active with my friends and family!
Zoe Mulvihill
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Zoe and I am a senior at Amherst College. I am majoring Spanish on the pre-med track. I am a member of the track and compete in the heptathlon! In my free time, I love to go for long walks, chat with friends and family, cook, and read.
Anna Kramarchuk
Season Planning
My name is Anna and I am a sophomore studying geology and economics. On the track team at Amherst, I compete in long and triple jump. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, making art and clothes, and going to concerts!
Gigi Benson
Treasurer
Hi, my name is Gigi Benson, and I'm a sophomore at Amherst College, majoring in Art History and Economics. I serve as the social chair for both the Amherst College Women's Rowing team and the Black Student Union, and I'm the Clubs & Organizations editor for The OLIO. In my free time, I like to go on walks to Book and Plow, hang out with friends, read, and do barre.
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.