your hometown team
Run Boone
this season
Temporada 2... ¡aquí vamos!
Run Boone es parte de Run Your City, una organización sin fines de lucro centrada en crear una comunidad inclusiva a través del running. Nuestra misión es ayudar a los niños a desarrollar confianza, desarrollar hábitos saludables y sentirse inspirados. Como estudiantes atletas de la Universidad Estatal de los Apalaches, nuestro objetivo es garantizar que los deportes sean accesibles para todos los niños, independientemente de su nivel socioeconómico o capacidad.
meet the people
Run Boone leadership team
Ella Battel
Co-President
Hello! My name is Ella Battel and I am a junior at Appalachian State University. I am majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Human Services, as well as minoring in Leadership Studies and Communications. I primarily run the 800m and the 1500m, but am always open to trying new events! In my free time, I enjoy painting, drawing, hiking, and spending time with my friends and my cats: Stevie Nicks and Al Green.
Mary Biagini
Co-President
Hi! My name is Mary Biagini and I am a senior at Appalachian State University. I am majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Chemistry. I run cross country and the 5,000m and 10,000m on the Track & Field team. In my free time, I like to hike, spend time with friends, and read.
Katie Johnson
Season Planning & Community Engagement
Hi, I am Katie Johnson! I'm a junior at Appalachian State University, and I am majoring in environmental biology. I run cross country & track, and my main event is the 5k! I am passionate about sustainability and learning about the Earth, and I love to read, paint, and spend time outdoors!
Ashby Williams
Community Engagement
Hi! My name is Ashby, and I am a sophomore at Appalachian State University. I am majoring in cell and molecular biology, and I run the 3k, 5k, and 10k on App’s Track and Field team. In my free time, I love to listen to music, play my drums, and read!
Breanna Budzinski
Public Relations & Social Media
Hi, my name is Breanna Budzinski, and I am a junior at Appalachian State University!! I plan on majoring in nursing. I run the 5k and 10k on the track and field team! My favorite things to do in my free time include thrifting, hiking, going to Church, and driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway!!
Allie Kinlaw
Treasurer
Hi! I’m Allie Kinlaw, a sophomore at Appalachian State University. I’m double majoring in History and English, Secondary Education. I run the 3k steeplechase and 5k for App State’s Cross Country and Track and Field Teams! In my free time I like to read, hike, and hang out with my friends!
Elizabeth McCart
Season Planning
Hi! My name is Elizabeth McCart and I am on the XC/Track and Field team at App State. I am a Sophomore Majoring in Secondary Education Mathematics. In my free time I love hiking, being outside, singing, and I’m super excited to help kids in Boone appreciate these activities as well as finding their own passions at RYC!
Baylor Wolfe
Donor & Sponsor Relations
Hello! My name is Baylor Wolfe, I’m from Denver, Colorado and I’m a junior on App State’s XC/Track team!! I’m majoring in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, and my favorite events to run are the 3k and 5k!
Aidan Kneeland
Treasurer/Donor & Sponsor Relations
Hello, my name is Aidan Kneeland. I am a sophomore at Appalachian State University. I am majoring in Risk Management and Insurance. I run cross country, the 1500m, and 800m. In my free time I like to read, listen to music, and hang out with friends.
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.