Celebrating 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
Breast Cancer 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.
Set the Pace: Relive the RBC Brooklyn Half Race-Day Vibes
Joining Rob live from the RBC Brooklyn Half After-Party at Maimonides Park is special guest Camila Ramón, a Peloton instructor and recording artist who was one of the thousands of runners crossing the finish line on Coney Island. Born in Buenos Aires, Camila moved to Miami when she was seven. She teaches cycling, treadmill, and strength training in English and Spanish as Peloton's first bilingual instructor.
Eddie Collazo: Running for His Father and His Son
Eddie Collazo ran the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half to honor his late father, who passed away last March after suffering multiple strokes. The loss was a blow for Eddie, who is a father himself to a son, Isaiah. He is a team captain and coach for Never Quit Running Crew. “I’m happy to be a local runner,” he said. “I enjoy helping my team members embrace changes and conquer whatever it is that life is throwing at them at that moment. Running can be healing—the pavement heals the heart.”
Set the Pace: Sof Camacho on Culture, Creating Art, and Chasing PRs
Sof Camacho talks about their breakout year in distance running—winning the nonbinary division at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in 2:31:29 and, just weeks later, finishing the Valencia Marathon in 2:29:15. Sof shares why their Mexican heritage inspires them every day and that letting go of perfection helped them push further than they ever imagined.
Randy Rodriguez on Appreciating Community, Giving Back, and Carrying Culture
Native New Yorker, Bronx resident, and Hospital for Special Surgery social worker Randy Rodriguez has run 18 New York Road Runners races. He shares the key role NYRR Open Run has played in his running journey and the inspiration he draws from his Hispanic/Latinx heritage.
Rising NYRR Mom Evelyn Flores Says Running Encourages Her Son to Explore the Outside World
For Evelyn Flores, running is a family tradition that brings her closer to her children while breaking down barriers in the running community. She discovered Rising New York Road Runners through a friend and they attended their first event together, marking the start of something she cherishes.
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.”
