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Meet Hilary Fenet, the Founder and CEO of Halo. With a builder’s mindset and a clear, people-first approach to leadership, Hilary has guided Halo from a big idea into a fast-moving, impact-oriented company. In this conversation, she shares the origin story behind Halo, the lessons that shaped her as a founder, and what she’s excited about next.

In this inspiring interview, Running USA’s Leah Etling sits down with Aaron and Kris Olsen, the husband-and-wife team behind Finish Line Engravers. They share the runner-focused journey that led them to launch their business, and how their passion for the sport translates into personalized keepsakes for races nationwide. Hear how pride in their craft and a deep connection to the running community fuels every finish line they help celebrate.

In a video interview with Running USA's Leah Etling, Jennifer Edwards, Executive Director of the Big Sur Marathon Foundation, discusses the powerful impact of the organization’s recent “Hall Half” event, a half marathon held for youth in Monterey County’s juvenile detention center. Edwards shares that the experience was deeply inspirational—not only for the young participants but also for the volunteers and event organizers. She emphasizes how the discipline, accomplishment, and support involved in training for and completing a race can foster positive change, and she expresses hope that this exposure to the running community will serve as a lasting influence in helping the detainees build healthier, more purposeful futures.

Running USA has released its first 2025 Industry Insight report: What Does It Cost to Put on a Road Race?, offering a detailed analysis of the operational costs, revenue trends, and future outlook for race organizers across the U.S. Based on survey responses from event professionals representing a combined 1,000+ events annually, the report sheds light on the evolving financial realities of the endurance industry. The video above features highlighted findings from the survey results, presented by Running USA Director of Operations and research lead Dr. Michael Clemons. The report is now available for download on the Running USA website. Find it here.