Run Lincoln

First season coming Fall 2025!

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

Dates, Time, and Location Coming Soon!

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 Nebraska students & athletes who can’t wait to cheer you on. Secure your spot below and let the countdown to the best season ever begin!

....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?

Sage Burbach

President

My name is Sage and I am a sophomore at the University of Nebraska majoring in Biochemistry. I'm a thrower on the Track and Field team, and outside of school and sports, I like to spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy watching other sports, particularly softball and baseball. I also like to go on walks on the trails throughout Lincoln. I have also recently picked up pickleball!

Grace Parsons

Season Planning

My name is Grace and I am a junior at the University of Nebraska majoring in Landscape Architecture. I'm a heptathlete on the Track and Field team, and outside of school and sports, I am involved in our university’s FCA and love spending time with friends. I also love to watercolor, and read!

Berlyn Schutz

Community Engagement

My name is Berlyn and I am a junior at the University of Nebraska majoring in Political Science. I run Cross Country and Track and in my free time I love reading, going to new movies, being in nature, and also like to volunteer in my Lincoln community whenever I get the chance. Very excited to be apart of this!

Cami Merickel

Public Relations / Social Media

Hi! My name is Cami and I am a grad student getting my degree in Health Nutrition and Exercise Science and Business. I run on both the Track and Cross Country teams! In my free time I love to be outside, such as walks, hikes etc. I also love to be creative, so I love getting into a new project whether it be digital art or making something! I also love to cook and trying new recipes! I am so excited to be apart of this team and share my love for running!!

Ali Bainbridge

Treasurer

My name is Ali and I am a junior at the University of Nebraska majoring in Nutrition Science. I run Cross Country and Track and outside of school and sports, I like to hangout with friends and family, read, and take fitness classes!

Meet our founding leadership team!