EJ Baker Finds Acceptance and Affirmation as a Nonbinary Runner

EJ Baker at the 2025 Front Runners New York LGBT Pride Run 4M.

“As a nonbinary person, I've always kind of struggled to exist in my own body...and running in particular really allowed me to be proud of what my body could do.” 

EJ Baker hopes to bring more visibility to the importance of having a nonbinary division in running. While EJ enjoyed other sports such as roller derby and competitive body building, they found that running gave them confidence in their own strength that other sports hadn’t, and having the opportunity to run in their own division was affirming.

They credit NYRR Group Training for not only improving their pace but also encouraging them to be part of a welcoming community of runners. EJ hopes that speaking out on behalf of their experience will encourage other nonbinary and queer runners to feel comfortable running as their authentic selves.


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