RIDC Media & Events Round Up August 2025

Runcations are a rising trend, and it may be time for you to enjoy one! Running vacations are more than just miles—they’re immersive adventures from desert trails to Patagonia’s peaks, blending breathtaking scenery, fitness, and meaningful connection.

More than 600 people, including 230 with various disabilities, participated in the inaugural Unified 5K in Northern Uganda. Different part of the world, same mission. Educating communities and creating opportunities through inclusive sport. Check out the impact and amazing photos.

Inspired to lace up those running shoes? Runner’s World has released its list of 10 fantastic benefits of running. Whether you are a seasoned runner, or taking your first steps out the door.

Trail running is speeding up —course records are tumbling at races like Hardrock, Leadville, JFK and Black Canyon. Better tech, fueling, training, and fiercer fields are raising the bar at the front. But what about the rest of the pack?

Registration for The Running Event 2025 is now open! The RIDC will be in the… house! Learn more about TRE’s lineup of events and we look forward to seeing you there!

Think you know how running went pro? The real story goes beyond Nike’s 1981 Cascade Run Off. It all started when, at the IAAF Congress in Rome on September 2, 1981, the definition of ‘amateur’ was officially redefined—changing the game forever. Learn more about the history of running here.

Dora Atim didn’t just lace up—she created the finish line. Founder of Ultra Black Running, the Nike coach built a welcoming trail-running community where Black women and non-binary people can explore, connect, and reclaim the outdoors together.