RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
RIDC combines data, lived experience, and industry perspectives to uncover barriers, identify opportunities, and help communities and companies turn insights into action.
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RUN FARTHER TOGETHER
RUN FARTHER TOGETHER
Freedom To Run: Back Outside
This 2025 case study draws on Freedom to Run: Back Outside, a six-month introductory trail running experience, to explore barriers to participation and practical ways to expand access and belonging on the trails.
Made possible thanks to our partner Superfeet.
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Opening the Path to Trail Running
Developed with Allison Torres Burtka and informed by trail runners, race directors, and community leaders, this toolkit helps runners explore trail running and offers practical steps for retailers, race organizers, and run clubs to create safer, more inclusive trail experiences.
Made possible by our partner Altra.
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The Future of Running
This 2023 study examines racial diversity in running, drawing on industry data to highlight participation trends, representation gaps, and opportunities for a more inclusive sport.
Made possible by our partner New Balance.
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Racial Diversity In Trail Running
This 2023 study explores BIPOC trail runners’ experiences in the United States, highlighting barriers to access, safety, and inclusion, and opportunities to create more welcoming trails.
Made possible by our partner Patagonia and others.
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Racial Diversity & The Business of Running
This 2023 study examines racial diversity in the running industry, highlighting representation gaps and pathways to more equitable employment, leadership, and ownership. Made possible by our partner New Balance.
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