Meet the RIDC Freedom to Run: Back Outside Advisory Board!
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) is thrilled to announce the Advisory Board members for the 2025 Freedom to Run: Back Outside case study, a bold new initiative aimed at breaking down barriers to trail running.
RIDC is focusing on increasing access to and participation in trail running by addressing key challenges identified in our research—everything from gear and safety to accessibility and technology. The Advisory Board will help us to see the project through with their insight and expertise.
The Freedom to Run program is a direct response to what we've learned: that many people in our communities are eager to try trail running but face systemic obstacles that make the sport feel out of reach. We look forward to offering more opportunities like this to more runners.
Stay tuned to the RIDC website and newsletter for updates.
Meet the Freedom to Run: Back Outside Advisory Board
Thank You to the Advisory Board Members:
Fikayo Babatunde
Matt Powell
Rita-Louise Wakehnhi
Samantha White
Shannon Woods
Stay tuned to RIDC’s channels as we follow the trailblazers on their journey. We’ll be sharing updates, training milestones, and honest reflections about what it really takes to get “back outside.”
This is more than a program. It's a movement to ensure every runner—no matter their background—has the freedom to run.