RIDC Media & Round Up March 2026
“I am truly looking forward to learning from some of the leading female voices that are shaping the global running landscape - from grassroots participation to leadership, innovation, elite sport and competition management.” Register for this virtual event today! (It will be recorded.)
“While it’s easy to see that trail running and ultrarunning struggle with a lack of diversity, understanding how to address the issue has proven difficult in many sectors of the running space. Recently, the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) released a guide, “Opening the Path to Trail Running: A Toolkit for Runners, Retailers, and Communities,” designed to provide discrete and actionable steps that the running community can take to improve diversity in the sport.” Check out the RIDC’s Freedom to Run: Back Outside in iRunFar.
“Running in the dark is not for the faint hearted, but with daylight hours being sparing and most of us spending those at work, doing some night runs are unavoidable if we want to stick to our run training goals.” Live For The Outdoors asked Inov-8 athletes their best tips and tricks for trail running in the dark. Here’s what they said.
Trailish is a monthly group trail run hosted by Outlandish, New York City’s Black-owned outdoor store, and HOKA. The group provides New York City joggers a safe space to try trails. Here's what you need to know to get involved.
“The Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB are launching a multi-year initiative that will offer race scholarships, training runs, educational webinars and expanded childcare support in an effort to increase women and non-binary participation. This year’s event will take place July 25–26 at Snowbird, Utah.” Learn more here.
In a recent opinion piece, the author explores an interesting tension in the trail running industry: “There's something fascinating happening in trail running right now. The sport has never been more committed to diversity. Brands are investing in inclusive campaigns. Race directors are offering scholarships. Athletes from all backgrounds are being celebrated and sponsored. Yet the demographics barely shift. But why?" The responses in the comment section also offer additional perspectives worth considering.
The race organizers of these 10 trail running events have made efforts to prioritize women’s podiums, presence, and needs in their planning and execution. You can call it a trail runner’s bucket list for women.
Trail running shoes vs. hiking shoes. How do you know which one may be best for your run? What should you look for in a trail running shoe or a hiking shoe? Becca Downs of Treeline Review shares a guide on how to choose the best shoe for your outdoor run.
Every March, up to 600 runners from across the world gather in Bellingham to race the Chuckanut 50k ultramarathon and we’re finally getting a look behind the scenes. Race director Krissy Moehl, sat down with The Front for a conversation about her role and what the Chuckanut 50k is all about
“US-based footwear brand KEEN has announced its first-ever signed trail running ambassadors as part of a strategic entry into the performance trail running market for the 2026 season. The company has also debuted a new trail film and a global community activation on Strava.” Check out the full article here.
Popstar Harry Styles has joined the running community and credits the sport for enhancing his creativity when it comes to his music and much more. In the spring 2026 issue of Runner’s World, Harry chats with legendary author and fellow marathoner Haruki Murakami on the sublime simplicity of running—and how it nourishes the creative life.