Since 1971, the RRCA has honored the service and dedication of outstanding leaders in the running community. These individuals and organizations made significant contributions to the sport in 2024 by engaging and empowering everyone to run and by having outstanding performances in races.
We are delighted to celebrate the RRCA National Running Award recipients at the upcoming RRCA National Running Awards Luncheon and Ceremony on April 26, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Browning Ross Spirit of the RRCA
MITCHELL GARNER
Ann Arbor Track Club
Ann Arbor, MI
Outstanding Club President of the Year
JACKIE HOFFMAN
Peace Runners 773
Chicago, IL
Outstanding RRCA Representative
PAULETTE ODENTHAL
Minnesota Rep
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
GWENDOLYN DEMORE
San Antonio RoadRunners Club
San Antonio, TX
Outstanding Beginning Running Program
ALICE CHIN
Alpine Runners
Lake Zurich, IL
Outstanding Youth Running Program
SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS
The Inclusive Track Program
Mission, KS
Road Runners of the Year
HILLARY BOR, Open Male
DAKOTAH POPEHN, Open Female
ELKANAH KIBET, Male Master
SARA HALL, Female Master
DANIEL ROMANCHUK, Adaptive Athlete
Communications Excellence
TWIN CITY TRACK CLUB
Winston-Salem, NC
Excellence in Running Journalism
TONI REAVIS
San Diego, CA
Road Race of the Year
MOORE & GILES VIRGINIA 10 MILER
Lynchburg, VA
Jeff Fedorko, Race Director