RIDC Media & Events Round Up May 2025
“Struggling with depression, Ricky Hughes, a project manager by day, decided to give running a shot. Run or walk your 5K 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾♂️, and help raise awareness for AAPI nonprofits. Register to participate in a city near you all May.
Run the Trap. Meet at the Trap Museum in Atlanta and get ready to have a ball on May 5th.
Meet the RIDC in Oakland on Saturday, May 10, 9 AM for a fun run/walk! Register Today!
“Struggling with depression, Ricky Hughes, a project manager by day, decided to give running a shot. With encouragement from his friends, Hughes launched St. Louis Run Crew. The free and open club welcomes runners of different genders, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, ages and abilities.”
May is mental health awareness month, and running offers many benefits for your mental health. Here’s how running makes you happier, according to science.
Ahmaud Arbery Foundation launches campaign to honor his legacy ahead of 31st birthday. (His birthday is on May 8th)
REIMAGINING NATIVE TOUR DATES.
Have you ever wondered how ultrarunning impacts your brain health? “…the long-term effects of consistent exercise and building resilience are beneficial, proving to help prevent cognitive deterioration and improve emotional regulation.” Learn more about it here.
Ultra runner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is working toward reclaiming space in the outdoors for people of color. “The Black Trail Runners co-founder has tackled some of the world’s toughest ultras, but the biggest battle has been fighting for the right to be there in the first place.” Check out her story.
What is it like to run while Black, Latino, or Asian American under Trump? Here’s what the Hood Half Marathon through the streets of historically Black Los Angeles taught one writer about fear, anxiety, and fellowship via Rolling Stone.
Run or walk your 5K 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾♂️, and help raise awareness for AAPI nonprofits. Register to participate in a city near you all May.
