Fall Church, VA (February 16, 2026) – Since 1971, the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) has proudly recognized the passion and commitment of exceptional leaders in the running community through its National Running Awards program. Each year, these individuals and organizations inspire and elevate the sport by fostering inclusivity and celebrating remarkable achievements on behalf of the sport and running community.
This year, we are thrilled to honor the 2025 RRCA National Running Award recipients at the RRCA National Running Awards Luncheon and Ceremony on April 11, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia. Join us as we celebrate those who have gone above and beyond to empower runners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Browning Ross Spirit of the RRCA:
DOUG PITCHFORD, Alpine Runners, Buffalo Grove, IL
Outstanding Club President of the Year:
NIKKIA YOUNG, Richmond Road Runners Club, Richmond, VA
Outstanding RRCA Representative:
MELANIE CLARK, Alaska Rep
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year:
- DENNIS DUNN, Anniston Runners Club, Anniston, AL
Outstanding Beginning Running Program:
MEAGHAN LANGLOIS, Boston Bulldogs Running Club, Boston, MA
Outstanding Youth Running Program:
KIDS ON THE MOVE, Richmond Sports Backers, Richmond, VA
Road Runners of the Year
CONNER MANTZ, Open Male
TAYLOR ROE, Open Female
SAM CHELANGA, Male Master
SARA HALL, Female Master
Communications Excellence:
PIKES PEAK ROAD RUNNERS, Colorado Springs, CO
Excellence in Running Journalism:
JEFF BENJAMIN, Staten Island, NY
Road Race of the Year:
ANNAPOLIS 10 MILE RUN, Annapolis, MD – Rose Dziedzic, Race Director