We are proud to announce Aden Pierce as one of our $500 scholarship winners for 2025! Aden will be attending Indiana University – Kokomo this fall to study Business Management.

Trail running has profoundly shaped Aden’s perspective, teaching him the value of shared struggles and the strength found in community. He reflects on how running with others transformed hardships into connections, and how the friendships formed on the trail have helped him overcome adversity.

Aden’s passion for the outdoors is deep-rooted. He views trail running not just as a sport, but as a lifelong pursuit. Whether he excels in races now or becomes a familiar face at events in the years to come, one thing is clear: Aden will always find his path on the trail.