SheRACES Changes Tune on Trans Race Participation

Surprising turn of events, after the dust up from the last few weeks, but very welcome nonetheless:

After much reflection and listening to feedback from the trail-running community over the past month, we have made the decision in collaboration with SheRACES to change our policy, so that we include transgender women at these events. We recognise that transgender women also face barriers in competing in mixed events and with these events we have the opportunity to create a unique environment, where all women are encouraged to participate – aligning with our original mission.  

I say ‘welcome’ as this doesn’t often happen and deserve some extra praise. Usually organizations announcing these type of policies this just dig their heels in and move only further right. This deserves extra mention, especially in today’s times.