Corporate & Community Supporters

RIDC’s Corporate & Foundation Supporters are organizations committed to expanding access to running and strengthening pathways into the running industry.

Partner With RIDC

The Running Industry Diversity Coalition builds pathways into the running industry through two core areas: Enter the Sport and Enter the Industry. We partner with organizations, brands, retailers, community groups, and race events that share our commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and belonging in running.

Interested in partnering with the RIDC? Complete the inquiry form below.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Community partnerships focus on helping more people enter the sport of running or build pathways into careers within the running industry. We work with run clubs, community organizations, schools, colleges, race events, workforce development programs, and other mission-aligned groups.

Examples include:

  • Connecting participants to RIDC programs

  • Career exploration and workforce development opportunities

  • Scholarship and participant recruitment

  • Community-based collaborations that increase access to running

  • RIDC presence at community events

CORPORATE PARTNERS

Corporate partnerships help fuel RIDC's programs, research, scholarships, and industry initiatives. Whether you're looking to support an existing program, sponsor a new initiative, engage employees through mentorship, or invest in industry-wide impact, we can build a partnership that aligns with your goals.

Examples include:

  • Program sponsorships

  • Research and thought leadership

  • Employee engagement and mentorship opportunities

  • Event & Scholarship partnerships

  • Strategic industry initiatives

RIDC partners with organizations of all sizes committed to expanding opportunity in running.

Trusted by leading brands and organizations across the running industry

The RIDC is a 501(c)(3) organization that unites the running industry to improve inclusion, visibility, and access while creating clearer pathways for people to enter the sport and build meaningful careers within the running industry.