Thank You Island Running Festival!

AEF is sending a big thank you to Event Producer Steve Ashbaker for donating 15% of the proceeds from this year’s Island Running Festival, plus 100% of directed donations at registration, to  AEF programs. Several AEF staff ran in the event, and members of the AEF Board volunteered at the race.

The Island Running Festival was held on September 21, 2025. This event is sponsored annually by the Bank of Marin and features a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a family fun running event.  We look forward to promoting and participating in this fun community event in 2026!

(From L to R) AEF Board member Kelly Scott, AEF Sports Program manager Lily Gates-Tilles, AEF Communications and Development Director Jillian Saxty, AEF Executive Director Julia Owens, Steve Ashbaker from Outfront Endurance, AEF Board President Danielle London, Administrative Coordinator Vanessa Acevedo-Reed and Enrichment Programs Director Rachel Plato