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Creating Entry Through Invitation: Trail Races and Orgs Doing the Work
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Not every trail race profits on exclusivity. From Trail Mix Fund to Antelope Canyon X, Tsuut’ina Trail Run, Black to the Trails, High Lonesome 100, and more—here are the races and organizations creating real entry through invitation and support for BIPOC and underrepresented athletes.
Trail Running’s Inclusivity Myth: Why Tracksmith, PRTA, UTMB, and Western States Keep Missing the Mark
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Trail running markets itself as inclusive and free-spirited, but the reality is elitism, whiteness, and land erasure. From Tracksmith and PRTA to UTMB and Western States, here’s why the sport remains inaccessible for BIPOC athletes—and what real inclusion should look like.
5 Trail Races Leading the Way in Diversity: The Events Pushing Trail Running Forward
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Trail running is becoming more inclusive. Discover five races leading the way in diversity and learn how to confidently transition from road to trail.