RIDC Media & Events Round Up April 2025

Sparc Notes recently interviewed Prolyfyck Run Crew’s James Dowell to learn how his story exemplifies the transformative power of run crews. His journey offers clear takeaways for race organizers, sponsors, and brands looking to support and amplify meaningful community impact.

For All Mothers+ is celebrating motherhood with a nationwide series of community-led runs in May. The organization is connecting its growing network through movement and conversation around maternal equity in sports, and raising funds to support our For All Mothers+ initiatives. Check out how to get involved and host a community run.

Runner’s high – it’s a thing for a reason. No matter how tough the run, the rush is always worth it. Afroman remixes his hit song “Because I Got High” for PUMA’s new running advertisement. Check it out here!

Switchback Spring, the education and business gathering for the outdoor industry community, has partnered with a number of outdoor industry organizations, including The Running Industry Diversity Coalition, for its gathering June 16-18, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Switchback partner organizations represent a wide range of focal points including conservation, participation, education, leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and more.

“Our bodies need fuel for everything, even when they’re not in motion. But when it comes to fuelling them for running, things become a little more complicated.” Sports dietician Renee McGregor shares her ultimate guide to fueling your body for runners.

Run Lovers launches “Move Together” in collaboration with Adidas. “Training with others isn’t just about making the effort feel lighter. It’s an emotional amplifier. If you’ve ever gone for a run in the rain, or pushed through a tough workout side by side with someone else, you know what we mean. It’s not just the physical strain you remember – it’s the bond that forms in that moment.”

Runners World shares 10 incredible benefits of running. “Running can do wonders for your fitness, strength, lifespan, mental wellbeing, social connections and more – and there’s no time like the present to get started.”