Celebrating 5 Years of Impact

In 5 years, the RIDC has built strong relationships, launched transformative grants and mentorship programs, and introduced educational offerings designed to fill critical gaps across the industry. Our reach now extends well beyond our early footprint, shaping how the sport and business of running approach inclusion, representation, accountability, and growth.

The communities we serve have shown up for us in ways we couldn’t have imagined – growing with us, supporting our efforts, amplifying our message, and staying engaged year after year. We’re committed to honoring that level of trust and commitment by continuing to create meaningful opportunities for people to lead, grow, and be seen in this space.

Together, let’s celebrate the past five years working to make the running industry more inclusive, visible, and accessible for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

How You Can Celebrate With Us:

• Share about RIDC’s impact and highlight any memories on your social media (and tag us @RunningDiversity!)

• Engage with Our Resources on the RIDC website

• Encourage a friend or company to join the RIDC community

This is more than a celebration—it’s a chance to bring more voices, more runners, and more change into the industry.