Huron 100 Trailblazers

Expanding access. Empowering community.

Welcoming more stories to the trail.

Our Mission

At The Huron 100, we believe that ultrarunning is for everyone — every pace, every background, every body.

The Trailblazers Scholarship exists to open doors for runners who have been historically underrepresented, under-resourced, or underserved in endurance sports.

Our goal is simple: reduce barriers, expand access, and and support more voices in feeling a genuine sense of belonging on these trails.

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You belong on these trails. Representation matters.

seeing someone who looks like you, moves like you, or shares your story out here widens the horizon for others to follow.

Belonging comes when you see yourself reflected in this space.

THE TRAILBLAZERS SCHOLARSHIP

WHO IS IT FOR?

Participants of Color
Women Participants
LGBTQIA+ Participants
Participants Facing Barriers

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Free race entry
Free shuttle service
Private, respectful application process
No extra documentation or verification
A community that wants you here

HOW DO I APPLY?

Directly on our website
In collaboration with one of the Huron 100 Trail Angels (see below)

FULL MISSION STATEMENT

At The Huron 100, we believe that ultrarunning is for everyone. The Huron Trailblazers Scholarship exists to uplift and expand access for participants who have been historically underrepresented, under-resourced, or underserved within endurance sports. While our focus is on supporting people of color, women, and LGBTQIA+ participants, the fund is open to anyone who faces barriers to participation.

To help reduce systemic barriers, we’re offering a dedicated pool of free race entries and free shuttle services to underrepresented participants. But beyond removing financial or logistical barriers, we want to help foster something deeper — a true sense of belonging.

We will not publicly advertise who applies for or who accepts a scholarship. We will not question or ask for information outside of the application, and we will take your answers at face value.

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MEET THE HURON TRAIL ANGELS

Community leaders, connectors, and advocates who each carry & distribute Trailblazer entries to uplift runners in their circles, strengthen representation, and help more people find their place on the trail.

Coach Bam

Founder | Machine Athletics

Coach Asia “Brown Bambi” Rawls is a Detroit-based running coach and former collegiate sprinter & hurdler whose coaching philosophy is rooted in empowering athletes to grow, thrive, and discover their own strength. As the founder of Machine Athletics and a marathoner with World Major experience, she blends technical coaching knowledge with deep compassion, pairing grit and structure with a community-first approach. Her mission is simple & steadfast: to help athletes step into their power, trust the process, and transform both their running and their lives.

Heather Caplan

Founder | Lane 9

Heather is a registered dietitian, running coach, and co-founder of the Lane 9 Project. She specializes in sports nutrition, REDs recovery, and supporting athletes—especially women—on their path to healthy, sustainable performance. Based in Ann Arbor, she coaches runners nationwide, leads local community groups, and brings over a decade of experience helping athletes fuel well, thrive in sport, and find joy on the run.

Tommie Runz

Black Sober Runner

Tommie Runz is a Detroit-based Black, sober vegan runner whose journey from recovery to becoming a decorated World Marathon Majors athlete has reshaped what possibility looks like in this sport. A storyteller and intentional path-opener, he consistently shows up in spaces where few look like him, using his presence to widen the lane for those who will follow. Now flourishing on the trails, he brings both grit and vulnerability to the miles ahead, using his platform to expand representation, inspire change, and open trails for others.