Here’s how races are providing welcoming spaces for all runners, while keeping an eye on areas for improvement.
. Fedorowski finally saw the drive for nonbinary inclusion as more than a possibility. “It was the first time I realized I do have a space in this sport and there are people out there doing it,” Fedorowski toldFrom there, Fedorowski felt empowered to start asking race directors if they could register as nonbinary. In the last two years, there have been successful interactions and disappointments , but their initiative ultimately led to groundbreaking work as an advisor for the running industry.
Hempel said the task force pulled feedback from runners and helped NYRR determine best ways to welcome nonbinary participants beyond including the division in the registration process. For example, NYRR worked with April on staff and volunteer training that touched on creating spaces that make people feel welcome, including the importance of proper pronoun usage.
“Our team has always prided themselves on inclusion and making sure that we create a safe and welcoming experience for all of our participants, so it was important that we bring this division to our event,” he toldThat process included conversations with participant services, adding the division as a registration option, and engaging with consultants in the nonbinary community.
Caswell, this year’s winner of the nonbinary division in New York City, said the experience of being recognized as the category champion was exciting, but they felt slightly disappointed in the finish line area, where a couple of race officials, who they’d met previously, misgendered them, Caswell told. “That was a bit frustrating, but people are still trying to do their best, and I get it.”
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