This special monthly series, which began in January 2024, highlights trail and ultra race directors who build up the community. To self-nominate, race directors can click the link below to fill out the form.
Kayla Fitzgerald stepped in to save Charleston's ultra running scene and built Palmetto Ultras into a thriving series of trail races. “Our mission is to inspire everyone to embrace the trails, push seasoned runners to new heights and cultivate lasting bonds in our community,” she says.
Meet Angie Lake, co-RD of Wild Woman Trail Runs — the team behind America's first all-women's trail marathon. She's building bold, inclusive spaces and popularizing trail running for women.
Aimee Kohler, founder of The Running Kind, was on a quest to learn how to how to find a greater purpose. Now she hosts gnarly trail and ultra races in the Northeast with a mission rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and community.
