WHY WE DO THIS
OUR mission is to uphold an inclusive, comfortable & social community that inspires personal growth through challenging people to get up & go.
WHAT WE DO
Eight Six Go is an inclusive running, wellness & social community based in Hartford, Connecticut, focused on cultivating a space where people feel comfortable enough to challenge themselves. We focus events in & around Hartford to encourage building love & affinity for our Capital City.
How it started
In 2020, Renae and Malcolm met through a mutual childhood friend, became fast friends & realized another connection through Boston’s PIONEERS Run Crew. They share a passion for prioritizing movement, community development and the need for representation of people of color in all spaces.
RENAE JAMES
Renae is a Hartford native who believes in the value of our local community. Following her love for athletics, she graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. While living in Boston for work, Renae joined a BIPOC running crew where she progressed from struggling to finish one mile to training for her first half marathon. She hopes to motivate others in the Hartford community to build a positive relationship with running founded on community, self-improvement, and joy.
Malcolm LITTLE
Malcolm has lived in Hartford since 2018 with decades of experiences living in the Greater Hartford area. Growing up in Windsor Locks, CT while attending a global & international studies school with diverse students allowed him unique worldly and travel experiences at a young age. It lead towards a career in advertising, media + communication design after graduating from Bentley University, focusing on creativity and connection. Malcolm wishes to brighten Hartford’s light, champion positive spaces and encourage healthy movement.