RRCA Announces 2023 National Running Award Recipients

March 14, 2024

Arlington, VA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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 2023 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 May 4, 2024 in Costa Mesa, California.

Browning Ross Spirit of the RRCA

BARRY MORRILL

LA Leggers

Torrance, CA

Outstanding Club President of the Year

SHELLY COLLINS

Peachtree City Running Club

Chattanooga, TN

Outstanding RRCA Representative

GRATTAN GARBEE

Virginia Rep

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

GLENDA MUIRHEAD

Albuquerque Road Runners Club
Albuquerque, NM

Outstanding Beginning Running Program

DAVID FULLER

San Antonio RoadRunners Club

Richmond, TX

Outstanding Youth Running Program

KIDS RUN THE OC
Costa Mesa, CA

Road Runners of the Year

CONOR MANTZ, Open Male

 JENNY HITCHINGS, Open Female

GENE DYKES, Male Master

JEANIE RICE, Female Master

ZACHARY FRIEDLEY, Adaptive Athlete

Communications Excellence

TWIN CITIES IN MOTION

St. Paul, MN

Excellence in Running Journalism

ALISON WADE

Fast Women Newsletter

Road Race of the Year

CREDIT UNION CHERRY BLOSSOM TEN MILE RUN

Washington, DC

Phil Stewart, Race Director