NYRR Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

The world is rich with diversity, which is reflected in the observances and recognitions celebrated by its various cultures, religions, and populations. These are a few observances in September and October, from local to international: SEPTEMBER Intergenerational Month National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month OCTOBER National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Domestic Violence Awareness Month Global Diversity Awareness Month LGBTQ+ History Month Filipino American History Month Polish American Heritage Month Italian American Heritage & Culture Month Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month, celebrates the contributions of Hispanic/Latinx Americans to events in U.S. history and contemporary society. From September 15 through October 15, we'll share stories from our Hispanic/Latinx running community. Check out content from our blog and our Set the Pace podcast at the links below. We'll add more inspiring stories and resources throughout the month. Pedro Concepcion on Representation, Community, and Leading the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile Pedro Concepcion is the event lead for the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile. We asked him what it’s like leading one of NYRR’s most popular races as someone who was born and raised in the Bronx. Elaine Gonzalez Johnson Inspires Women Like Her to Be in Motion She is the founder and executive director of Latinas in Motion, a community of women who encourage, inspire, and empower each other to get active and be well. Michele Perez: "Supporting One Another Is the Only Way We Can Continue Moving Forward as a Community" Michele Perez started running 10 years ago after her first daughter was born. This year she became an Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher. Read about her amazing journey. Hispanic/Latinx–Centered Run Clubs The New York City area is home to a number of running clubs and crews centered on Hispanic/Latinx identity. Learn more about these clubs and their plans to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month. Sally Bojorquez Is Creating Community Through Running The teacher and Rising New York Road Runners program lead discovered running in childhood and for the past 10 years has been sharing the gift of movement with her students at PS 159X in the Bronx. This Two-Time Six Star Finisher Is Proud to Be "Korican" Mike Alcaide is a certified running coach and two-time Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher who is known in the running community as Mike the Korican, or MTK. Seasons of Running,Teaching, and Life Keila Merino, a member of NYRR Contributors Circle, is a runner, teacher, and NYRR Pace Team member who immigrated from Mexico with her family in childhood. She teaches and coaches children who are also immigrants. Moving Forward Together in the Bronx Elías Cruz is a Rising New York Road Runners program lead and coach at MS 244 The New School for Leadership and Journalism in the Bronx, near where he grew up. “As a young man, my track team was always a home away from home,” said Elías. “It gave me one of the fondest memories of my youth. We went from being on a team to having lifelong friendships.”