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Black Unicorns increase ranks of marathoners of color
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Black Unicorns increase ranks of marathoners of color
According to a 2020 survey by Running USA, only about 9% of runners are Black or African American. Among the ranks of long-distance runners, that number falls to just 3%. One local Boston group wants to increase those numbers by welcoming Black runners from all over the world with open arms.
May 1st, 2024 >