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Runners

‘Just Keep It Going’: Missoula Race Volunteer Dana Bandy on Ultrarunning and Staying Active Lifelong

From competitive cyclist to ultramarathon runner, Dana Bandy is an advocate for staying active lifelong. After a knee injury reduced his running, he remains involved as the registration director for a 50K and a volunteer for nearly every race in Missoula.

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Race Directors

Around the Crown 10K Race Director Brian Mister on Sustainability, Art, and Inclusive Initiatives

Each Labor Day weekend, Charlotte’s inner beltway shuts down for thousands of runners to run the Around the Crown 10K. Race Director Brian Mister shares the race’s founding story and its community-focused initiatives in the Queen City.

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Nonprofit Leaders

Mental Health Matters Founder Erica Meisner on Running for Mental Health

Erica Meisner organizes the Mental Health Matters 5K & Festival, which brings together the Charlotte community to run, have open conversations about mental health, and ensure no one feels alone. She shares her journey and the inspiration to launch the nonprofit.