Nonbinary runners at Boston Marathon filled with joy by being able to compete authentically
In its second year of having a nonbinary division, 48 runners participated. 'What. a. day.' said one.
By Jim Buzinski | April 16, 2024In its second year of having a nonbinary division, 48 runners participated. 'What. a. day.' said one.
By Jim Buzinski | April 16, 2024Jacob Zelinski got into cross country while struggling with his sexuality at a school in the Detroit area. Now he's set to run his first marathon.
By Ken Schultz | March 15, 2024Nelson ran his first marathon in October. He talks to Outsports about the need for LGBTQ visibility in the sport, and the support of Front Runners New York.
By Jon Holmes | February 4, 2024Young is the first college runner to run the race in under 13 minutes. He came out as gay in 2022.
By Jim Buzinski | January 29, 2024In the situation with NYC Marathon’s 2023 nonbinary winner Cal Calamia’s prize money, organizers looked clumsy and clueless.
By Karleigh Webb | January 19, 2024After meeting his boyfriend by chance on Instagram, former coach and college track athlete Tyler McCubbin pops the question on a memorable date night.
By Ken Schultz | December 6, 2023Their right to race was in doubt a month ago, but the nonbinary athlete made a strong statement with a cool, consistent effort.
By Karleigh Webb | November 9, 2023The 30-time marathoner says distance running gave him an identity he never thought possible.
By Karleigh Webb | November 3, 2023A former NFL player who appeared in the Super Bowl is on this list, along with people from NBC, the Washington Post, MLS and WNBA.
By Outsports | June 27, 2023Altenau is an Outsports Power 100 honoree for his work in the NHL and now in road racing.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 27, 2023In expansion of Title IX, court says sexual orientation can be used to judge cases of alleged harassment.
By Jim Buzinski | June 15, 2023Jake Fedorowski says recruiting LGBTQ runners is paramount to the sport’s future.
By Alex Reimer | May 18, 2023Nikki Hiltz adds another national crown in 2023 and bolsters beleaguered local LGBTQ fans in a state where their rights are under assault.
By Karleigh Webb | April 27, 2023Caswell won the New York City Marathon’s non-binary division this year, clearing the way for non-binary runners to race with dignity.
By Alex Reimer | December 28, 2022Closeted and scared, Kenzi Hayden quit running. Now out, she is reclaiming a sport she has long loved.
By Kenzi Hayden | October 13, 2022The Boston and London Marathons recently opened up divisions for nonbinary runners. Now the real work starts.
By Alex Reimer | September 19, 2022Now at Northern Arizona, Nico Young says he’s always known he is gay, but had struggled with it until now.
By Jim Buzinski | August 31, 2022Keegan Gleason won Provincetown’s inaugural “Feet over Front Street” 5K, and looks forward to many more.
By Alex Reimer | August 10, 2022Jake Fedorowski is on a mission to make road races more welcoming for non-binary runners.
By Alex Reimer | June 29, 2022Zackary Harris became the first ever non-binary division winner in the race’s 50-year history, reclaiming their love for running in the process.
By Alex Reimer | November 17, 2021