Camille Herron Statement: Standing for Integrity in Ultrarunning

[Update Jan. 7, 2026: I filed a defamation lawsuit against Gripped Publishing, publisher of Canadian Running, in Sept. 2025. I blogged about how to access the defamation case HERE].

Published April 8, 2025

In the summer of 2024, I whistleblew to the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) and other organizations, raising legitimate and well-supported concerns about rule violations in the sport that breached World Athletics competition rules. The IAU validated my concerns twice—while also reaffirming at the time that I continued to hold the IAU World Records for 48Hrs and 6 Days [HERE].

I deeply care about upholding the integrity of the sport and ensuring fairness, respect, and good sportsmanship for all athletes.

In response, I faced retaliation—including false, unfounded, and damaging claims and narratives spread in the media and across social media platforms….

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Camille Herron Receives Support from the Sport & Rights Alliance While Advancing Athlete Safety and Integrity

Thank you so much to the Sport & Rights Alliance for your funding support and solidarity ⚖️✊.

Their work helps connect individuals impacted by harm in sport with critical legal, wellbeing, and safety resources.

I’ve been vocal about being a whistleblower who stood up for the safety and integrity of our sport. Speaking up came at a personal cost, and navigating the impact of this experience has required ongoing support, care, and resilience.

I’m deeply grateful for the Sport & Rights Alliance and for the Athlete Network for Safer Sports— a community that understands the lived experience of advocating for safety, accountability, and fairness in sport.

There is still important work ahead 🔨. I’ll continue doing my best to help move our sport toward being safer, more inclusive, equitable, and fair for everyone 🤲🌍.

https://www.endurancesportswire.com/ultrarunner-and-world-record-holder-camille-herron-receives-support-from-the-sport-rights-alliance-while-advancing-athlete-safety-and-integrity/

Camille Herron Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Gripped Publishing Inc., Publisher of Canadian Running Magazine

Tucson, AZ — October 4, 2025 — I’ve filed a defamation lawsuit in Pima County Superior Court, Arizona, against Gripped Publishing Inc., publisher of Canadian Running Magazine (Case No. C20256592). The complaint was filed on September 22, 2025….

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