Alison Mariella Désir has developed into one of the nation's leading voices when it comes to inclusivity and diversity, especially within the endurance sports industry.

10 years ago, she founded a group called Harlem Run that has grown into one of the nation's most well-known running clubs. More recently, she published a book titled Running While Black, widely seen as a searing expose of a supposedly egalitarian sport and a call to reimagine the entire running industry.

She will be a featured guest at this year's Grandma's Marathon with several opportunities for the public to meet and hear from her.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16
8:00 a.m. - Morning Shakeout Run - Duluth Running Company
12:00 p.m. - DEI Keynote Speech - Essentia Health Fitness Expo (DECC)
1:00 p.m. - DEI Roundtable - Essentia Health Fitness Expo (DECC)
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Book Signing - Essentia Health Fitness Expo (DECC)