Non-binary races are on-trend, it seems – notably with the New York Road Runners and their exciting Non-Binary Equity and Inclusion [NBEI] initiative:
The NBEI framework was designed to make NYRR events more gender-expansive to better meet the needs of our gender-diverse running community. NYRR participants now have the option to choose either “Man,” Woman,” or “Non-binary” on their NYRR profile. Additionally, a Non-binary category has been implemented in the majority of NYRR programs and community events extending from the youth level all the way up to the elite field.
Amazingly, the non-binary category is always won by men.
Here’s the non-binary podium. Yet again, completely male. https://t.co/gmI5fI1IxY pic.twitter.com/D9ktlM6KYm
— Margo (@is_a_woman) September 22, 2024
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Non binary is not another sex. It is simply an individual not identifying with social ideas of femininity or masculinity as suggested by present day culture. In fact every single one of us chooses to do that, every day! In sport it’s ridiculous to add this as a category – it just… — Sharron Davies MBE (@sharrond62) September 23, 2024
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"it just gives poor male athletes, who can’t win the men’s category, an opportunity to get prize money or accolades. It’s unnecessary & a celebration of mediocrity".
Well said.
Mick Hartley 
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