A rising junior and first time TCHS miler, Adileh Azar is a co-founder of the nonprofit She Walks; an empowering female walking program. A D2 state champion in cross country, qualified for MIAA Meet of Champions and the New England Outdoor Track Championship.
Favorite distance to run: 800
Favorite summer activity: Working as a camp counselor at her local community center
A rising senior and first-time TCHS miler, Sara Blanco is the Student Council Activities Coordinator for the 11th grade at her school, as well as being captain of the indoor and outdoor track teams, which helps her build meaningful connections with the students and athletes.
Favorite distance to run: Mile
Favorite summer activity: Tanning by the water with friends
A 2026 graduate, Ava Bullock returns to the TCHS mile for the 4th time, competing in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Voted student council representative and a member of the Phillips Exeter Symphony Orchestra. She plans to run for Wesleyan University this fall.
Favorite distance to run: 5 km
Favorite summer activity: Biking with local biking groups!
A 2026 graduate, Elise Casso returns for her second TCHS mile after her win last year. She volunteers for Falmouth in the Fall, the Cape Cod Marathon, and the Falmouth Public Library.
Favorite distance to run: Mile and cross country 5ks
Favorite summer activity: Swimming
A rising sophomore and first-time TCHS miler, Felicity Daglish volunteers at the Adrian Martinez Classic track meet and other youth USATF track meets. She is a 2025 New Balance Indoor Qualifier and 2026 New Balance Nationals Qualifier indoor and outdoor.
Favorite distance to run: 800
Favorite summer activity: Going to the beach with friends and family
A rising junior and first-time TCHS miler, Sarah Jones is a 3x Hockomock League All-Star and is a part of her school’s Newspaper & Best Buddies Club.
Favorite distance to run: 800
Favorite summer activity: Going to the beach
A rising senior, Ieva MacInnes is returning for her second TCHS Mile after running last year. She mentors younger athletes in the Emerging Elite program, and has earned recognition as a 2026 NBIN qualifier, two-time Loon Mountain U20 Champion, and recipient of the 2026 Grade 11 Phoenix Award.
Favorite distance to run: 800
Favorite summer activity: Practicing with friends and teammates
A rising senior and first-time TCHS miler, Lauren Raffetto is the captain of her cross country, ice hockey, and track teams. She is also the Massachusetts State Champion in the 800m and a third-place finisher in the mile.
Favorite distance to run: Mile
Favorite summer activity: Swimming and going to the beach
A rising junior and first-time TCHS Miler, Mia Rent volunteers through her school’s National Art Honor Society and Water Warriors program, while also working as a summer lifeguard. She is a 2026 NBNI Championship 800m qualifier and the 2025 DAV 5K Boston Champion.
Favorite distance to run: Mile
Favorite summer activity: Biking and hiking
A rising junior and first-time TCHS Miler, Fiona Sheehan is involved in student government and community volunteering. She also participates in the Spanish Honors Society and Model UN while working here in Falmouth and preparing to study environmental science abroad.
Favorite distance to run: 600
Favorite summer activity: Watching the sunset on the beach
A 2026 graduate, Ryan Collins returns to the TCHS mile after placing 5th in 2025. Division 2 state champion in cross country, varsity track captain, qualified for the MIAA Meet of Champions and the New England Outdoor Track Championship.
Favorite distance to run: 800 and mile
Favorite summer activity: Working as a camp counselor at his local community center
A 2026 graduate and first-time TCHS Miler, Harry Flint is the Track Captain at his school, and also worked at a local food pantry to pack meals for those in need. An eleven-time MIAA state champion and two-time New Balance nationals All-American, he’ll be running at UMass Amherst this fall.
Favorite distance to run: 800m
Favorite summer activity: Swimming
A rising senior and first-time TCHS Miler, Sahil Gandhi is his school’s Team Captain for Cross-Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Outdoor Track & Field, as well as being Debate Club President, Peer Leaders Club Secretary, and Asian American Pacific Islanders Club Treasurer. He plans to study business in college while competing in cross country and track.
Favorite distance to run: 2 mile
Favorite summer activity: Swimming
A 2026 graduate, Nathaniel Gartner returns to the TCHS mile for the 4th time, competing in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Nathan is a member of Boy Scout Troop 38 and a camp counselor at Falmouth Academy. This fall he will attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst to study Sports Management.
Favorite distance to run: 7 mile (The Falmouth Road Race!)
Favorite summer activity: Watching the Red Sox
A rising junior and first-time TCHS Miler, Noah Geiger is a member of his school’s Temple Youth Group Board, Improv Ensemble, and Achilles International. He has a 2-mile PR of 9:26.
Favorite distance to run: 2 mile
Favorite summer activity: Sailing
A rising sophomore and first-time TCHS Miler, Jett Johnson has been on the high school varsity XC team since 7th grade, selected to be a winter and spring track captain, and plans to run at D1 in college.
Favorite distance to run: 5k cross country
Favorite summer activity: Fishing
A rising senior and first-time TCHS Miler, Daniel Kaleba works in his school’s Peer Ministry program, serves as the National Honors Society Secretary and head of the coat drive committee.
Favorite distance to run: 1 mile
Favorite summer activity: Running!
A rising junior and first-time TCHS Miler, Marcus Kiehl is the founder and head of Phillips Exeter Red Runners Club, which aims to bring importance to running in his community. He is also a camp counselor at a sleepaway camp for boys and a volunteer at Rosie’s Bounty Food Pantry and a member of St. Paul’s and St. John Evangelist Catholic church youth groups.
Favorite distance to run: Mile
Favorite summer activity: Bridge jumping
A rising junior and first-time TCHS Miler, Mason Niles is a cross country and track champion, also a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, his school’s Peer Leaders, and has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and local middle school track meets.
Favorite distance to run: Mile
Favorite summer activity: Playing spikeball
A rising senior and first-time TCHS Miler, Bradon Spiess is a 2025 MIAA D2 Team State Champion and National Honor Society Member. He volunteers at a local church and teaches golf to youth in his community.
Favorite distance to run: Cross Country 5K
Favorite summer activity: Golfing