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Olympic medalist, Global medalist and seven-time USA Track and Field National Champion, Alysia Montaño has used her platform to initiate a movement that has changed the dialogue around the capabilities and experience of professional athletes when they become mothers. As an athlete, author, analyst, and entrepreneur, Alysia has experience in building a brand while building partnerships and community. She continues to channel these gifts as well as her ability to inspire others to demand and make change. She talked to Running USA's Leah Etling about her non-profit, For All Mothers+, and it's efforts to lead the way for mothers in sport and everywhere.

Erica Edwards-O’Neal, Chief Diversity Officer for New York Road Runners (NYRR), was honored with the 2025 Running USA Award of Excellence at our recent conference in Louisville. Learn about her role at NYRR and favorite place in NYC. As she says of fellow conference attendees - “the passion is palatable.” Thank you for passionately bettering and educating the running industry, Erica!

Presented by HydraPak, a leader in sustainability efforts in the outdoor hydration space, this engaging panel will explore how events of all sizes can adopt and implement sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact while inspiring participants and stakeholders. Moderated by Tina Muir, the discussion will highlight real-world applications for small to medium-sized events, broader industry-wide sustainability strategies, and innovative product solutions for greener events. Whether you're an event organizer, brand partner, or sustainability enthusiast, this session will provide actionable takeaways to make a positive environmental impact at your next event. Panel: Matt Helbig, CEO, Big River Race Management Tina Muir, Founder/CEO, Running for Real Roger McClendon, Executive Director, Green Sports Alliance Jennifer Krupey, Vice President of Marketing & Ecommerce, HydraPak

Discover how road races and run clubs can form meaningful partnerships to create thriving local running communities. This session explores innovative strategies for races to support run clubs—providing training opportunities, member discounts, and promotional platforms—while run clubs help bolster race participation and foster a year-round running culture. Attendees will learn how these collaborations can amplify community impact, attract sponsors, and enhance engagement through shared goals, all while celebrating the essential role of run clubs in the running ecosystem. Panel participants: Brian Mister, Race Director/Owner, Around the Crown 10K James Dowell, Co-Founder, Prolyfyck Run Crew Lance Woods, Co-Founder, WeRun313 Mariah Dyson, Founder, GirlGangCrazy Tiffany K. Martin, Executive Change Strategist & Performance Consultant, Elevated Health and Community / TKMartin Consulting

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