your hometown team
Run Villanova
this season
Run Villanova está aquí, ¡ven a correr con nosotros este otoño!
Run Villanova es parte de Run Your City, una organización sin fines de lucro centrada en crear una comunidad inclusiva a través del running. Dirigidos por estudiantes-atletas de la Universidad de Villanova, nuestra misión es ayudar a los niños locales a desarrollar confianza, desarrollar hábitos saludables y descubrir el amor por correr. Nuestro objetivo es hacer que la carrera y la tutoría sean accesibles para niños de todos los orígenes, niveles de experiencia y habilidades. El otoño de 2026 será la primera temporada de Run Villanova's, ¡y no podemos esperar para construir nuestra comunidad y correr juntos!
starts
September 20, 2026
when
Sundays, 2 to 3 PM
meet the people
Run Villanova leadership team
Caelen O'Leary
President
Hey!! 😸 I'm Caelen! I'm a senior at Villanova University on the XC and Track & Field team. I'm from Taunton, MA, and studying comprehensive science. As president, I started this chapter to help make running accessible, fun, and welcoming for every child on the mainline. In my free time, I love hiking, trying a fun recipe, and spending time with family. Wicked excited to have some fun this year!!
Therese Trainer
Vice President & Treasurer
Hi my name is Therese Trainer! I am a senior on the Villanova cross country and track teams from Havertown, PA. I am majoring in Finance. In my free time I like to spend time with friends and family, to cook and bake, spend time outdoors. So excited to be apart of this organization!!
Cecilia Montagnese
Community Engagement
Hi! I'm Cecilia Montagnese, and I'm a sophomore on the Cross Country and Track and Field Team at Villanova University. I'm majoring in Biology and run distance and steeplechase this year! I love to be outside, hike, get coffee, and try new things! Super excited to get involved and meet everyone!
Mariana Lopez del Valle
Public Relations
Hi! My name is Mariana Lopez del Valle, and I'm a sophomore at Villanova this year. I'm a long jumper for Track team, and I'm studying neuroscience on the pre-med track. I love hanging out with my friends, doing art, and being active. I'm so excited to be a part of run your city this year!
Gabby Pistner
Season Planning
Hello! My name is Gabby Pistner, and I am a sophomore on the Villanova track and cross-country team. I am majoring in comprehensive science. In my free time I like to spend time with my friends/family, being outdoors, and running, of course :).
Maeve Smith
Donor & Sponsor Relations
Hey! My name is Maeve Smith, and I'm a sophomore at Villanova on the cross-country and track team. I am a biology major. When I'm not studying, I love to spend time with my family and friends, surf, and run! I'm so excited to be a part of run your city and am looking forward to having fun with it this year!
Gina Smith
Impact Measurement
Hi! My name is Gina Smith and I am on the Track and Field team at Villanova University. I am a senior majoring in Biology. In my free time I enjoy cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and cheering on Villanova sports!
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.