Run Amherst

See You in the Spring!

Get ready for an unforgettable 6-week sports program led by Amherst College student-athletes!

62 Orchard St, Amherst, MA 01002 | START DATE: September 27th, 2025 | 1-2 PM

Calling all kids in grades K-8... Join us for a free sports season filled with fun, energy, and new friends. Practice your skills, compete in exciting games, and connect with amazing Amherst College students & athletes who can’t wait to cheer you on. Secure your spot below and let the countdown to the best season ever begin!

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....there was a future where all kids have the opportunity to participate in sports regardless of socioeconomic factors? A future where collegiate athletes join with local communities to ensure team sports are accessible to all kids.

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Myeh Medina

President

Hi! I'm Myeh, a senior Computer Science major at Amherst College and a hurdler on the Track & Field team. Outside of school and sports, I love listening to music, trying new foods, going on hikes, biking, playing other sports, and spending quality time with my friends and family.

Leah Smith

Treasurer

My name is Leah and I'm a junior at Amherst College. I'm a Psychology major on the pre-med track. I do high, long, and triple jump and in my free time I like to go to the movies and try new restaurants.

Ben Davis

Season Planning

My name is Ben and I'm a senior at Amherst College majoring in Neuroscience. I run the 800 and 400 on the Track & Field team. In my free time, I like to read in my book club and play the bass.

Arissa Grace McGowan

Public Relations / Social Media

Hi! My name is Arissa Grace and I'm a senior at Amherst College. I am a double major in political science and psychology! I run the 100 hurdles on the Track and Field team. In my free time I love to dance, listen to music and sing!

Audrey Seeger

Public Relations / Social Media

My name is Audrey and I am a sophomore at Amherst College, where I am a Political Science and History double-major. I run cross country at Amherst College and specialize in the mile and 1500 during track season. I also play violin in the Amherst Symphony Orchestra and do creative writing and drawing in my free time.

Cody Pierce

Impact

My name is Cody and I'm a senior at Amherst College majoring in Statistics. I am a sprinter where I run the 100m, 200m, and 400m on the Track and Field team. Some of my interest are film and media, music, coding and AI, and athletics.

Christoph Osselmann-Chai

Donor / Sponsor Relations

My name is Christoph and I am a sophomore at Amherst College. I am an Economics major, while also being a member of the Men’s Track and Field team. I do the pole vault and short hurdles. Outside of track, I have a passion for playing guitar and DJing.

Zach Villegas

Community Engagement

My name is Zach and I'm a senior at Amherst College. I'm a Math & Philosophy Major and a decathlete on Track & Field. I love to grill and play basketball.

Paolo Canigiula

Community Engagement

My name is Paolo and I am a senior at Amherst College double majoring in Computer Science and Bioinformatics. I am a middle distance runner on the Amherst College Cross Country and Track & Field team. I also like to surf, cook, and play board games.

Meet our founding leadership team!