Run West Lafayette

First season coming Fall 2025!

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

1324 McCormick Rd, Purdue XC Course | September 7-October 12, 2025 | Sundays, 3-4 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 Purdue University 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?

Paige Hazelrigg

President

Hi! My name is Paige and I am a junior at Purdue majoring in Biomedical Health Sciences. I run Cross Country and Track and outside of school and running, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, and cooking!

Elise Peckinpaugh

Treasurer

My name is Elise and I am a junior at Purdue studying Psychological Sciences with a concentration in Developmental & Family Science. I run Cross Country and am a distance runner on the Track and Field team. I love to crochet in my free time!

Ally Wigand

Season Planning

My name is Ally and I am a junior at Purdue majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I run Cross Country and Track and in my free time I like to cook, hike, and hangout with friends.

Julia Economou

Public Relations / Social Media

Hi! My name is Julia and I am a junior at Purdue studying Biomedical Health Sciences with a PreMed focus. I run Cross Country and am a distance runner on the Track and Field team. Outside of school and sports, I enjoy reading, yoga, and hanging out with friends. I am so excited to share my love for running and give back to my community!

Quintin Lowe

Impact

My name is Quintin and I am a junior at Purdue majoring in Environmental Engineering. I run Track and Cross Country and in my free time I enjoy golfing, fishing, playing sports, hiking, and being outside.

Sam Jacobi

Donor / Sponsor Relations

My name is Sam and I am a senior at Purdue. I’m majoring in Kinesiology on the Pre P.A. track with a minor in Chemistry. I ran the 3k and 5k on my time on the team but I am now in the midst of training for my first marathon! When I’m not running, I love to travel, go on long walks and read!

Julie Klaus

Community Engagement

My name is Julie and I am a junior at Purdue. I am majoring in Biomedical Health Sciences on the Pre Physician Assistant track. I am currently training for a marathon! In my free time, I love going on walks and hikes, as well as spending time with my friends and family!

Meet our founding leadership team!