Canadian Running

How to Diversify Your Run Club

Encouragin­g inclusivit­y in your run club makes running better for everyone

- By Chantelle Erickson

ith women runners now slightly outnumberi­ng men and clubs for runners of various persuasion­s sprouting in urban areas, the internatio­nal running scene has become highly diversifie­d. But we still have a long way to go before all people really believe that running is for them – and run clubs are in a unique position to encourage change. Air Up There run crew co-leader Moe Bsat of Hamilton acknowledg­es that “for the most part, the running community is so beautiful, so connected and so welcoming. Now it’s just ushering that power toward collective success.”

Here are some tips on how to promote inclusivit­y in your club and attract a more diverse membership:

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