your hometown team
Run Columbia
this season
¡Juntos, hagamos de esta nuestra mejor temporada!
Run Columbia 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, adoptar hábitos saludables y sentirse inspirados. Como estudiantes-atletas de la University of South Carolina, nuestro objetivo es garantizar que el deporte sea accesible para todos los niños, independientemente de su nivel socioeconómico o capacidad. ¡Nuestro capítulo lleva 2 temporadas y estamos entusiasmados de comenzar este otoño! Las fechas de nuestra temporada son el 13, 20 y 27 de septiembre, y el 4, 18 y 25 de octubre. ¡Nos encantará verte allí!
meet the people
Run Columbia leadership team
Anya Arroyo
President
Hi! My name is Anya and i’m President of RYC Columbia!!! I’m apart of the Honors college at UofSC and I am majoring in Neuroscience. With the intentions of going to PA school! I run both Cross Country and Track for UofSC, and want to run the top 6 biggest world marathons post collegiate career. I love to paint in my free time and have a kitten named Lola! My favorite thing about RYC is building connections with all the kiddos. I fully believe everyone can be a runner no matter what their capabilities are, I hope to share my love for running with the younger generations!
Caitlin Gemmill
Co-President
Hi! My name is Caitlin Gemmill, and I competed on the Cross Country and Track team at the University of South Carolina. I graduated with a degree in Biology and am completing my second degree in Public Health this December. I am currently taking a gap year before medical school and work as a medical assistant and tutor. In my free time, I love making coffee, spending time with family and friends, and playing with my dogs! I'm super excited to stay involved with Run Your City after graduation!
Cate Conklin
Community Outreach
Hi! My name is Cate Conklin, and I am a member of the cross country & track teams at the University of South Carolina. I am a junior majoring in exercise science, who is also on a pre-dental track. In my free time I love to bake, needlepoint, and spend time with friends & family!
Abigail White
Volunteer Engagement
Hello! My name is Abigail White and I am on the Cross Country and Track and Field team at The University of South Carolina. I am a Junior majoring in Honors Nursing. In my free time I enjoy day trips to the beach, going to 7 brew, reading, walking, baking, tanning, and spending time with my friends! I am currently in the process of writing a scoping literature review to then be published in a Medical journal.
Allie Matasich
Season Planning
Hi! My name is Allie Matasich and I am on the Cross Country and Track and Field team at the University of South Carolina. I am a sophomore majoring in exercise science. In my free time I enjoy traveling, shopping, and hiking.
Emma Ashley
Impact Measurement
Hi! My name is Emma Ashley and I run cross country and track at the University of South Carolina. This year I am a sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish. In my free time I love trying new places and foods, reading, and spending time with my family, friends and dogs.
Emma Torbet
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Emma and I am on the Cross Country / Track and Field team at University of South Carolina. I am a Senior majoring in Biology. In my free time I enjoy yoga, listening to podcasts/music, baking, and reading.
Sofie Kurzawa
Social Media
Hi! My name is Sofie Kurzawa and I am on the Cross Country/Track and Field team at The University of South Carolina. I am a senior majoring in Journalism on a pre-law track. In my free time I enjoy reading, going to yoga, making playlists, and trying new coffee and food spots!
Madelyn Gomez
Sponsor Relations
Hi!! My name is Madelyn Gomez and I am a former member of the University of South Carolina’s track and cross county team. I am going into my junior year majoring in biochemistry, with the hopes of going to medical school. In my free time I enjoy taking walks around my neighborhood, going to coffee shops with friends, and participating in other clubs at the university! I’m so excited for this season of RYC!
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.