Angel City Elite wants to increase BIPOC representation in running. According to a New York Times survey, out of more than 300 runners who qualified for marathon trials, 92% of them were white, only 1% were Black, 1% were Asian, and 5% identified themselves as “other.” Because of those stats, L.A.-based runner Sabrina De La Cruz was inspired to start Angel City Elite with four other women in March. After scoring a sponsorship deal with Brooks Running, they’ve been on a mission to improve BIPOC representation in the sport and lift the roadblocks that prevent or discourage younger BIPOC generations from initially picking it up. Their plans include speaking at high schools, shedding light on scholarship opportunities, travel perks, and offering resources for those who finish college. While COVID has made it harder for them to train together, they also aim to mentor post-collegiate athletes, host team workouts and runs, and sponsor a mile of the L.A. Marathon. (Shape)
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