Run Club at Indiana University

Hey Run Club! My name is Sam Knezevich, and I will be your President for the year of 2026! I am currently a Sophomore majoring in Exercise Science. I am from Glenview, Illinois, and started my running journey in high school, running Cross Country and Track. I had such a good experience with my high school team and fell so in love with the sport that I was more than excited to join the club! Run club has really helped me make Indiana feel more like home. Finding new friends, going on trips, and continuing the sport I love the most! If you are hesitant about coming to run club or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me! I would love to answer any of your questions or just talk! You can message me directly on our GroupMe or shoot me an email at: saakneze@iu.edu

Hi! My name is Paul Cormany and I'm from Brownsburg, Indiana. I'm a sophomore this year and this is my first year as the men's distance coach for the IURC. I am a double major in Statistics and Spanish and I've been running for a decade now. As the distance coach, I coordinate the training including maintenance runs, workouts, and long runs including when and where they are and how long they will be. I live and breathe this sport and want nothing more than to extend my knowledge of running based training to anyone who involves themself with the club! Aside from running,  I played the violin throughout middle school and high school and love to read. I love the running community and can't wait to run with all of you in the near future at practice and at meets! If you have any questions at all, please contact me on any of my socials or through GroupMe or email!

Email: pcormany@iu.edu

Hello everyone! My name is Julian Hipp, and I am the Fall Coordinator for the 2026 season! I am a freshman from Geneva, Illinois studying Economics and Quantitative Methods. As a high school runner, I knew that running was a big part of my life and something that I wanted to continue in college. Joining run club has been the best decision I've made as a college student so far because of the sense of community and fun that the team culture brings! Whether you are searching for some opportunities to compete in races or just a good set of friends, make sure to stop by the VTC. I look forward to a great year and many more miles! Reach out on group me or my email with any questions or really anything regarding running! 

Email: jthipp@iu.edu 

Hi! I'm Lyndsey Winsett, a freshman here at IU, majoring in Nutrition Science. I come from a small town in southern Indiana called Boonville. I am currently the Women's Social Chair for the Run Club! I started my love for running my freshman year of high school when I decided to run for the long-distance team instead of sprints or mid-distance. I joined the cross country team my sophomore year, and have loved it ever since! When I was applying to IU, I learned about this club and was so excited to join! Through this club, I have met many amazing people who share my passion for running! If you are feeling lonely, bored, or just need a buddy to run with, the IU Run Club is a perfect opportunity! 

Feel free to reach out to me via email: lwinsett@iu.edu

Hey y’all! My name is Eyiram Nutor and I am the current apparel chair at the IU Run Club. I am a junior studying Marketing and creative advertising. My duties include the ordering and processing of new uniforms and gear for the team! (Gotta have drip on the start line!) I have been running track since middle school and coached sprints for the club last year. Run club has been a great space for me to continue training and competing as a sprinter and I want us all to look good and run even better. Feel free to reach out, I am always open to taking any suggestions or questions!

Email: enutor@iu.edu

Hi, I’m Cameron Conforti, and I’m the sprints and field events coach for the Run Club. I’m currently a sophomore studying Finance and Business Analytics and am from the suburbs of Chicago. I began running sprints and doing the long jump in middle school, and continued doing so throughout all four years of high school. As part of Run Club, there will be an opportunity for you, no matter what event you do, to train hard and compete with others. The club also offers many social events off the track such as team dinners and parties, so you should definitely consider joining even if you are new to running all together. If you have any questions about the sprints squad, competing, or about the club in general, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at cconfort@iu.edu

Hi! My name is Sophia Silver, and I am this year's Vice President of Run Club at IU. I am a freshman from Oak Park, Illinois, currently studying management. In high school, I joined the girls cross country team with little running experience but quickly fell in love with the sport and the community around it. So, when I came to IU, I knew I wanted to continue running and find a group that enjoyed it as much as I did, and Run Club fit my expectations perfectly. If you love running or have any questions about the club, please feel free to reach out! 

Email: silversi@iu.edu

Hello everyone! My name is Colin Nelson, and I am the Treasurer for the Run Club. I'm currently a Junior majoring in Finance and Business Analytics with minors in History and Economics. In high school, I mainly ran the 800m and the mile, and while at Run Club I ran my first marathon and am training for my second. Outside of Run Club and my academics, I enjoy playing the acoustic guitar and have been playing for about 5 years now. I can say that joining Run Club my freshmen year was a great decision, I have met some of my closest friends while at Club. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

Email: colnels@iu.edu

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Hey everyone! My name is Brayden Kenworthy, your 2026 Recruitment and Retention chair. I am a junior majoring in Sports Media. I started my running journey in Zionsville, IN. Every since my first run in the summer of 2016, I've been hooked. I ran for my middle and high school teams before being completely washed on IU Run Club. When I'm not running, you'll usually find me watching Indiana Pacers highlights or editing a reel for the club Instagram (FOLLOW @runclubiu!!!!!!!!). I am your first point of contact if you are new or have any general questions about the club. If I don't know the answer, I can connect you with someone who will. Feel free to DM me on GroupMe, shoot me an email, or text the number at the top of the page!

Email: bkenwor@iu.edu

Hello! My name is Jack deBeers and I am this year’s Social Chair of Run Club. I am a freshman from Oak Park, Illinois, studying Finance. I ran cross country and track throughout high school and joined Run Club as a way to continue racing at IU while also meeting new people. Run Club has been an awesome way for me to stay competitive and build friendships. As Social Chair, I want to make sure everyone feels included, whether you’re here to race, train, or just have fun and meet new people. Run Club truly has something for everyone, and I encourage anyone interested to come check it out. If you have any questions about the club or upcoming events, feel free to contact me!

Email: jdebeers@iu.edu

My name is Alex Haag, and I’ll be serving as the volunteer and fundraising coordinator. I’m from Wayzata, MN, and I’m a freshman studying accounting and finance with a minor in business analytics. Run Club was the first club I joined at IU, and our community has been a key part in my adjustment to college. Back home I work at Twin Cities Running Company and enjoy playing golf and doing anything with my friends. I love music and played the French horn for 7 years between middle school and high school. As much as I love running now, I only joined cross country in 7th grade because all my friends were doing it! I’m Looking forward to continue to build a great community and working towards bigger team and individual goals.

Email: ajhaag@iu.edu