Race Dinner Speaker Dianne Allen
Dianne Allen began running in elementary school for the Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge. She competed in track and field in high school. She became a serious runner in 2000, then started competing in 2002. First marathon was at 50 years of age at the 2005 Thunder Road Marathon. Dianne's first Boston Qualifier was in 2006 at Thunder Road in Charlotte.
Her marathon PR came the next year at Thunder Road, 3:47:14. Dianne completed six Boston Marathons and 39 total marathons. She continues to compete today at a very high level, doing magical things at the age 71 including winning a 5K race in September 2026.
"I think if you are a competitive person, being competitive stays with you no matter what your age is!"
