Savannah Wickam / Senior / President

Hey! My name is Savannah Wickam and I am stoked to be your President this year! I am a senior majoring in Environmental Science and Water Science and I am from Plymouth, MN. I have been in Track and Field since high school and have loved how Run Club gives me the opportunity to continue to compete, and more importantly, meet so many cool people. My main event is discus but I am making it a goal this year to attempt every event (watch out, steeplechase). Outside of club I love to go hiking, fishing, camping, and I enjoy cooking and finding new coffee shops around the cities. I am a huge Packers fan and am always down to go to all of the Gopher sports games. I’m super excited for this year and I can’t wait to get to know you all! Please reach out with any and all questions :)

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Milla Beldo / Junior / Vice President of Distance

Hey run club! My name is Milla and I am your Vice President of Distance for the 2026-2027 school year! I ran cross country and track & field in high school and this will be my third year as part of the club! I am a junior majoring in kinesiology with a minor in sports coaching on a pre-physical therapy track and I hope to use my studies and passion for running to help support you all this year! I am originally from Duluth, Minnesota and I love to spend my time getting crafty, reading, snacking and spending time in nature hiking and biking when I’m not busy running anything from silly 4x4s to full marathons. I am excited to be here for you all this year and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to be friends! 

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Maria Makarova / Junior / Vice President of Sprints and Field

​​Hi everyone! My name is Maria Makarova and I am super excited to be your sprints captain! I am a sophomore originally from Woodbury, MN majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development on a pre-med track. I have ran track and field since middle school. You’ll see me running all types of relays, the open 400, and my favorite, the 4x400 relay. I also tend to get drawn into some 5ks here and there just for fun. Although I have only been a part of the team for a year, I couldn’t have made a better decision than joining the Minnesota Run club. Whether it’s the lifelong connections you form, or the unforgettable memories you make on the track and at social events, Run club is really a wonderful place to continue running as well as meet some awesome, hardworking and fun people! Outside of running, I am a big traveler and outdoorsy person. I love exploring the cities and spending time with family and friends. I am also a huge sports fan! Whether it's football, hockey, track, tennis, you name it! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, comments, concerns or just to chat in regards to TURC, the sprints team, the most recent game, or anything else that comes to mind! Also, don't hesitate to say hi if you see me around campus! I look forward to meeting you guys! :)

Adam Gage / Junior / Treasurer

Hey run club! My name is Adam and I’m your treasurer for the 2026-2027 school year. I’m a junior studying Finance, Accounting, and Business Analytics and I’m originally from Wausau, Wisconsin. I started running my junior year of high school and instantly wished I had started sooner, and I’m incredibly thankful for the club for giving me the opportunity to continue racing with a team. This club is full of amazing people, and it’s made this university feel a lot more like home. Outside of running; cycling, reading, and golfing are some of my other hobbies, but running will always be my favorite pastime. If you ever have any questions, no matter how small, please reach out, I’d love to hear from you!

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Chloe McCormick / Junior / Race Team Director

Hi run club! My name is Chloe McCormick and I will be your race team coordinator this year. I’m a Junior studying Computer Science and I love running (obviously), reading and meeting new people! If you have any questions about meets or anything related to the race team (or honestly anything in general- I love to yap) then please don’t hesitate to reach out or come up to me at practice. Looking forward to a great season of running, racing and getting to know you all!

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Aidan Stoltz / Junior / Men's Distance Captain

Hey people, I’m Aidan, a junior studying computer engineering. I’m your men’s distance captain this year and can’t wait to see your guys’ performances. If you have any questions about running just let me know and I’d love to help. I do other things besides running such as making cheesecake, fixing my car, cooking, camping and hiking. If you’re ever at the track and hear punk or alternative rock on the speaker, you can probably assume I’m somewhere nearby on aux. My favorite flavor of ice cream is black licorice. I’d like to find someone who agrees with me on that. Anyways let’s have a great year of running and don’t hate me for scheming up some tough workouts!

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Eve Steele / Sophomore / Women's Distance Captain

Hey Turcers, it’s Eve! As a sophomore in college, this is my second year in club, and I’m so excited to be able to contribute to it now as the women’s distance captain. Get ready for a super fun year full of awesome workouts, post-run games, and hype social events! Running is basically my life (just kidding!!), but my other activities include studying for my major, BBE Environmental and Ecological Engineering, training for Air Force ROTC, hiking, baking, and trying new things. Please don’t hesitate to come to me with any and every question you have!

Griffin Jones / Senior / Sprints Captain

Hey guys! I’m Griffin and I’m excited to be your Sprints Captain this year. I’m a senior majoring in aerospace engineering, and I’m from Stillwater, MN. I’ve been in TURC for four years and love how many close friends I’ve met from it. I mainly compete in 400s and 200s, as well as the 4x400 (yuck!). Outside of track I like doing university research, watching basketball and sumo wrestling, going on roadtrips, and hanging out with friends. I’m excited to help lead sprints practice next year and look forward to meeting you guys!

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Ben Hanson / Senior / Field Captain

Hi Run Club! My name is Ben Hanson and I am your field captain for the 2026-2027 season! I am a fourth year at the U studying Strategic Communications, Advertising, and PR and I am originally from La Crosse, Wi. I joined track my senior year of high school and my only regret is that I didn’t join sooner. I love TURC because it has given me the opportunity to compete in my favorite sport again. This club has also led me to meet some of my best friends I have ever had. I primarily throw shot put, but this season I am hoping to lock in on discus and potentially hammer throw, along with attempting to compete in every event at least once. Outside of track, I love anything music related (I have a band with some friends back home), fishing, camping, cooking, traveling, and watching sports. If you are interested in throwing or any of those outside of track interests or just have any questions feel free to reach out!

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Drew Caffrey / Junior / Social Media and Apparel

Greetings one and all; my name is Drew and I will be your social media and apparel coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. I am a junior in the College of Biological Sciences studying biochemistry with interests in basic biomedical research. I have had the amazing opportunity to participate in both cross country and track since middle school, cementing my love for endurance sports, and have met so many amazing people through running. The club has been a great way to meet more people who share my passion for competition and get to know them both within and outside of their sport. The club has also pushed me to reach farther, including to my very first marathon this past year, something I never thought I would do while still in college. Outside of running, I am an avid reader and am always looking for more ways to enjoy the outdoors (hiking, biking, roller blading, hammocking, etc.).
Always feel free to reach out if you have any questions, need a long run buddy, or if you just want to talk! 

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Kyle Jackson / Senior / Social Events Coordinator

 Hi I’m Kyle, a senior studying MIS and IT Infrastructure. My hometown is La Crosse, WI. I am super excited to be your social events officer this year. Please reach out if you have any ideas or are looking to host something. Outside of school and work I love to play video games, work out, and try new places to eat. I also got into some urban exploration this fall if you can’t see by my photo. I really like going to concerts and some of my favorite genres are rock, metal, hyperpop, and electronic. My first concert was Papa Roach and is probably one I will always remember. Another concert I saw recently that blew my mind was 2hollis. You have to listen to his song Jeans. 

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Avery White / Junior / Travel Coordinator

Hi! I’m Avery and I’m the travel coordinator again this year! I’m a junior from St. Louis, Missouri, and I’m studying environmental engineering with a minor in forest ecosystem management and conservation. I ran track and cross country in high school and I ran distance for the past 2 years with the club. It’s such an easy way to meet UMN students outside of your major while getting good exercise! Run club has been my favorite part of college so far and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Aside from running, I’m also in the concrete canoe and tree ascension club, and I enjoy hiking, camping, and any other outdoor activities. I can’t wait to see you at club this year! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

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Henry Lemke / Sophomore / Recruitment and Community Outreach

Hey Run Club! My name is Henry Lemke and I am beyond excited to be your recruitment and outreach coordinator. I’m a freshman majoring in Kinesiology on a pre med track from Watkins, MN. I ran Cross Country and Track in high school and am beyond excited (most days) to continue running with this amazing club. Outside of running I enjoy taking care of my animals, learning new things, and sewing. Looking forward to a fast season with you all.