RIDC Media & Round Up February 2026
The lottery for the 2026 New York City Marathon, also known as the world’s biggest marathon, is now officially open until February 25th. Run247 is sharing tips on how to apply for a place in the race.
International run club, Girls on the Run, has now launched in Champaign, Ill. The group is for third grade to fifth grade girls, and its mission is to help young athletes develop physically and mentally. To date, they have served more than 1,600 girls in the area and continue to encourage young girls to not only join the sport but to stay in the sport.
We were proud to see RIDC community member, Jackie Hoffman, honored with the 2026 Award of Excellence at this year’s Running USA event. The moment was made even more meaningful by remarks from Ricky St. Louis of SLT Run Crew, who spoke to Jackie’s leadership, the brotherhood they share, and the deep relationships Jackie has built across the running community. This recognition is a powerful reminder of the impact that shows up when community, consistency, and care lead the way. Congratulations Jackie!
Gen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon, and that’s terrible news for luxury brands. “With running, it’s the easiest sport, where you can just go outside, put on a pair of sneakers,” Ramírez told Fortune. “Gen Z is affected the most by the loneliness effect, and a lot of these sports communities—running being the biggest one—it offers a community.”
There is a misconception that running clubs are loud and take up too much space. However, run crews are actually carving out space—and making cities feel like home. Here’s why people tend to hate on run clubs and why you should join one despite what the haters are saying.
A running club at an Omaha prison taught perseverance, connection from the inside-out. The Omaha Run Crew hosted its inaugural half-marathon at The Omaha Correctional Center, with the fastest runner finishing in an hour and 26 minutes! The creation of the run club is making an impact on morale, brotherhood, and so much more. Check it out!