About Us
Runner2Runner, a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, believes youth sports should spark joy, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of movement. Through our dynamic Cross Country and Track & Field programs, we empower elementary and middle school athletes to grow in confidence, develop healthy habits, and gain valuable life skills, all in a supportive, fun-focused environment.
Mission: At Runner2Runner, we believe youth sports should be about fun, growth, and a lifelong love of movement. Through our engaging Cross Country and Track and Field programs, we help elementary and middle school aged athletes build confidence, develop healthy habits, and learn valuable life lessons in a supportive and positive environment.
Program Directors
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Karlesia Pickett
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett)
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Lauren Malfitano
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA (Viera/Suntree)
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Alicia Young
PALM BAY, FLORIDA
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Aleia Boulware
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
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Jacob Plocher
GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI
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Cooper Herrington
HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI
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Aisha Bangert
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
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We Are Hiring!
PORTLAND, OREGON
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Emery Maxwell
KATY, TEXAS
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Melissa Hill
PROSPER/FRISCO, TEXAS
Board of Directors
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David Hill
President
Conroe, Texas
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Charlotte Richardson
Vice President
Sisters, Oregon
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Melissa Hill
Secretary
Conroe, Texas
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Katy Marcy
Treasurer
Portland, Oregon
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Helene Hutchinson
Board Member
Bend, Oregon
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Shelia Burrell
Board Member
San Diego, California
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Monica Rigali
Board Member
Temecula, California
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Courtney Knapp Matson
Board Member
Portland, Oregon
Leadership Team
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Melissa Hill
Founder/CEO
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Lauren Malfitano
COO
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Cooper Herrington
Manager of Program Directors