Run Charlottesville

Season 12 is right around the corner!

Get ready for an unforgettable 6-week sports program led by University of Virginia student-athletes!

March 1–April 12, 2025 | Sundays, 1–2 PM | Burley Middle School

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 UVA 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.

What if?

Meet our 2024-2025 leadership team!

Justin Rogers

Co-President

My name is Justin and I am a third year majoring in kinesiology and minoring in business. I am a pole vaulter on the track and field team and in my free time I enjoy spending time with friends, hiking, watching movies, and doing volunteer work.

Samantha Romano

Co-President

My name is Samantha Romano and I am a third year at the University of Virginia. I am majoring in Commerce and I am a pole vaulter on the track and field team. I enjoy cooking and exploring restaurants in Charlottesville. I also love exercising and spending time with my friends.

Matthew Hunter

Chief Operations Officer

My name is Matthew Hunter and I am a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Data Science. I also play soccer at UVA as a defender. Outside of school and soccer, I enjoy playing chess, going fishing and spending time with friends.

Brooke'lyn Drake

Chief Operations Officer

My name is Brooke'lyn and I am a second-year student at the University of Virginia, majoring in Kinesiology. I am on the Track & Field team and do sprints and hurdles. In my free time I enjoy doing yoga, cooking, and spending time outdoors!

Henry Sullivan

Chief Financial Officer

My name is Henry and I am a third year majoring in urban and environmental planning in the architecture school. I am a decathlete on the track and field team and am a local from Crozet, VA. Outside of school and sports I enjoy fishing, hiking, and grilling.

Ethan Robinson

Chief Outreach and Sponsor Relations Officer

My name is Ethan and I am a fourth year majoring in History with a concentration in capitalism and economic life. I am a decathlete on the track and field team and in my free time I enjoy hiking, playing golf, and spending time with friends.

Abby Meckes

Chief Marketing Officer

My name is Abby Meckes and I am a third year at the University of Virginia majoring in Kinesiology. I am also a javelin thrower on the track and field team. Outside of track and academics I enjoy spending time outside and being with friends.

Gillian Bushee

Chief Communications Officer

My name is Gillian and I am a second-year at the University of Virginia. I am on the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, and outside of that I enjoy baking, spending time with friends and family, and being an active member in the community!

Trina Barcarola

Student-Athlete Advisor

My name is Trina Barcarola and I am a graduate student, receiving my M.S. in Commerce, as well as competing for UVA as a pole vaulter on the Track and Field team. Outside of athletics and academics, I enjoy spending quality time with my friends, being outside, and reading books.

Our Origins

Run Charlottesville, the origin of Run Your City, was founded by Mary Blankemeier and Madelin Rennyson, two members of the UVA Cross Country and Track and Field teams, in the Summer of 2018 with a mission to better children in the Charlottesville community through running. By offering a free running program that is easily accessible to families from around Charlottesville, we’re hoping to provide a fun way for kids to get exercise and learn about healthy life habits, as well as communication and teamwork skills.

Made possible by our Charlottesville sponsors

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"I can’t say enough good things about this group! Run Charlottesville is well organized, supportive and fun! It is incredible to see so many collegiate athletes and students engaging and encouraging local children. Watching collegiate athletes run hand in hand, cheering and motivating area kiddos reminds us all how lucky we are to live in this town. This is Charlottesville!"