Running USA’s Board of Directors announced that Christine Bowen, chief operating officer and VP for the past 14 years, stepped down from her role, effective September 30.

Running USA said, “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Christine for her unwavering dedication during her tenure with Running USA and her impact on the running industry. Christine has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Running USA Conference, transforming it into one of the largest and most successful running industry events worldwide. While we will undoubtedly miss Christine’s invaluable contributions, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter of her journey.”