Who We Are

Athens Road Runners is a supportive community of runners of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to inspire and engage individuals to achieve health, fitness, and training goals through the sport of running. We are a registered affiliate chapter of the Road Runners Clubs of America (RRCA), the oldest and largest organization in the United States dedicated to distance running, and a 501 c(3) non-profit organization. Athens Road Runners is governed by a volunteer board of directors whose members actively serve the Athens community in a variety of ways.

Board of Directors

  • Griffin Clabaugh

    BOARD MEMBER, RACING TEAM

  • Dennis Revell

    BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER

  • DREW FLAHERTY

    BOARD MEMBER, COMMUNICATIONS

  • ESTHER VAN DER KNAPP

    BOARD MEMBER, MERCHANDISE

  • MONICA HUFF

    IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

  • STEVE FOLLIN

    BOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT

  • TYRA BYERS

    BOARD MEMBER, VICE PRESIDENT

  • Bob Monteverde

    BOARD MEMBER, TRAIL CREATURES

  • MACY CLABAUGH

    BOARD MEMBER

JOIN THE BOARD

Applications are now open to serve on the Athens Road Runners Board of Directors for the 2024 calendar year. Board members are volunteers who meet once a month to review the budget, plan upcoming events, and discuss various topics that involve the Athens Road Runners. Board members are responsible for a variety of operations, including:

  • Communications (Digital and Print)

  • Community Outreach

  • Merchandise

  • Programming and Events

  • Social Media

  • Trail Creatures, ARR’s Trail Group

In addition, there are the positions of Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Vice President and President. Board members are expected to meet in person. Athens Road Runners relies on the work of the board. Please consider furthering your community impact through service!