Run Dayton

First season coming Fall 2025!

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

Huffman Ave Rd, Dayton, OH 45479 | START DATE: September 21st, 2025 | Sundays, 3:30-4:30 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 University of Dayton 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 founding leadership team!

Grace Felts

Co-President

My name is Grace and I am a junior at the University of Dayton majoring in Communications/PR. I'm a hurdler on the Track and Field team and in my free time, I love spending time with my family and being outdoors. I also love trying new restaurants and coffee shops.

Lianna Shakoor

Co-President

Hi! My name is Lianna and I am a senior at the University of Dayton double-majoring in Political Science and Criminal Justice Studies. I run Track and Field and in my free time I like to spend time with friends or read. A fun fact about me is that my favorite color is green!

Jameson Pillifant

Treasurer

My name is Jameson and I am a sophomore at the University of Dayton majoring in Management Information. In my free time, I like to workout, read, and spend time with family and friends.

Jadyn Haywood

Community Engagement, Donor / Sponsor Relations

My name is Jadyn and I am a senior at the University of Dayton studying Business Management. I run Track and Field and I love to be with my family and friends whether that’s just chilling in the living room or doing a fun activity together. In my free time, I like to play the Sims 4–it has been my favorite game for a while now.

Daniela Peralta

Community Engagement, Donor / Sponsor Relations

Hi! My name is Daniela and I am a senior at the University of Dayton studying Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration. I am a javelin thrower on the Track and Field team and in my free time, I like to spend time with friends, family, and my dogs. I also like to fish and spend time at the beach.

Sydney Workman

Public Relations / Social Media

Hi! My name is Sydney and I am a junior at the University of Dayton studying Health Science with a concentration in Exercise and Movement. I run on the Track and Field team and in my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, reading, trying new coffee shops, and traveling.

Raegan Ernst

Public Relations / Social Media

My name is Raegan and I am a senior at the University of Dayton studying Health Science with a minor in Psychology and a second minor in Marketing. I am a heptathlete on the Track and Field team and in my free time I like to do anything arts and crafts, and I love to shop.

Tamia Hameed

Community Engagement

My name is Tamia and I am a junior at the University of Dayton with a major in Health and Sports Science. I'm a sprinter on the Track and Field team and in my free time I love to spend time with family, volunteer, and play instruments.