Meet Our Athletes
Roccella Adame
My name is Roccella Adame and I am 19 years old. I love having people around me and I love music, any kind of music, classical music, folk music, pop music, mariachi music and a lot of other genres. Music boosts my mood. I am currently a student at Cherry Creek High School and I have been part of theater plays and I am also part of the Unified cheer team.Something I truly enjoy is being outdoors and I especially love feeling the wind blowing on my face. That's why I'm so excited to have been invited to race as a member of Team Hoyt. This will be a new experience for me and I am looking forward to being part of an event like this that promotes inclusivity and diversity. I can't wait to participate in my first race! I want to remind people that life can be simple yet beautiful so never take it for granted, don't get down on yourself and enjoy every moment. I hope many people get the opportunity to participate in events like this one. Everybody deserves to have fun and experience "running free".
Harper Kelley
My name is Harper Kelley and I am 15 years old. I love travel, music and my family. I especially love going to concerts at Red Rocks and my favorite band is Milky Chance. I have been to their concerts seven times in my life and can't wait for them to tour again. I was born with a rare genetic condition, a complex chromosomal abnormality and am the only person in the world with this exact disorder. I am hearing impaired, legally blind and have motor and developmental delays. I am currently a student at The Learning Zone- a school that specializes in AAC communication and look forward to starting at Cherry Creek High School in the fall. I have grown up in a very active family and have always loved riding in a stroller with my Mom and Dad while hiking, running and cross-country skiing. I have participated in Girls on the Run and helped my mom with coaching duties. My mom and I were a duo in the Girls on the Run 5k several times and I love the energy of a running race. Our family has been inspired by the Rick and Dick Hoyt story and my Mom and I have dreamed of being a duo with team Hoyt and have a goal of running Boston together when I am 18, which will be in 2028. We are so excited to be participating with Team Hoyt Denver!
Jack Talley
Jack is a joyful and curious three-year-old with quadriplegic cerebral palsy who lights up every room with his smile and sense of humor. A natural explorer, Jack is always asking questions, eager to learn, and unafraid to try new things. His resilience and zest for life inspire those around him to celebrate every victory—big or small—while becoming stronger advocates for accessibility and inclusion.
Whether he’s ringing his cowbell in a duo race or cheering through a snowy sit-ski run, Jack shows that ability comes in many forms. His infectious spirit is a daily reminder that strength, joy, and possibility can come in the smallest, brightest packages.