The Running Industry Diversity Coalition's vision is to see and experience the running and outdoor spaces committed to racial justice where Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are welcomed, valued, and amplified.
Learn more about RIDC’s early days and our vision for the future below!
Our History
JULY 2020
Held First Meeting!
OCTOBER 2020
Hosted A Public Launch + First Workshop: 'A Talk About Race'
OCTOBER 2021
Completed A 5 Year Strategic Plan With Fait La Force Strategies
NOVEMBER 2021
Attended The Running Event For The First Time, The Largest Tradeshow For Retailers
DECEMBER 2021
Launched Executive Director Search
JANUARY 2022
Initiated Employment Research Project with Bentley University on the State of Racial Diversity in the Running Industry
FEBRUARY 2022
Reached 1,000 Members Committed to Advancing Racial Justice Both Personally and Professionally
MARCH 2022
Hired First Executive Director, Kiera Smalls + two staff members
JUNE 2022
Launched Second Research Project with Bentley University on Barriers to Trail Running for BIPOC groups (at the request of brands)
The journey continues…