Next Race: Run for Hemophilia 5K
June 20, 2026 | Skillman Park
Gracious Runners invites you to participate in our student-led 5K run/walk at Skillman Park (109 Main Blvd, Skillman, NJ 08558) on June 20, 2026. All donations and proceeds will go to the Division of Hematology to support hemophilia research at the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) Research Institute.
Inaugural Event
Our Story:
Gracious Runners aspires to raise awareness for underserved communities through organizing running/walking events to gather people with a similar passion for a heartfelt cause.
Meet the Team
We are a student-led collective united by the impact running has had on our lives. Through this shared passion, we aim to spread the joy we have experienced from it while helping the community around us. Meet the leaders of Gracious Runners!
Charis Chien
Director and Founder
Charis is a junior at the Peddie School and is the Team Captain of both the Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field teams. One of her favorite experiences through running has been running the Princeton Half Marathon in the fall of 2025 with her teammates!
Aldrin Bonilla
Registration/Runner Experience Lead
Aldrin is a freshman at the Peddie School and is part of both the Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field teams. One of his favorite things to do is run the 800 meter and cheer on his teammates.
Louisa Blix
Sponsorship & Fundraising Lead
Louisa is a sophomore at the Peddie School and is part of the Varsity Cross Country team. One of her favorite experiences through running was the victory lap around the track on Blair Day.
Alya Kim
Treasurer
Alya is a freshman at the Peddie School and a member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Her most memorable moment in her running journey was competing in the 96th Seoul 10k Marathon in March 2026!
Hari Pandya
Marketing & Communications Manager
Hari is a sophomore at the Peddie School and runs Cross Country and plays JV Tennis. His favorite moment is when he dropped 5:30 from his 5K time from freshman year!