RRCA Announces 2025 National Running Award Recipients

February 17, 2026

Fall Church, VA (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – 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