ASA was founded in 2007 by a group of Baltimore area athletes, who were inspired by the father-son racing team of Rick and Dick Hoyt. Rick, the son who utilizes a wheelchair for mobility, told his dad upon finishing their first road race, “Dad when I’m running it feels like I’m not handicapped!”
David Slomkowski, ASA’s current Executive Director, started ASA to provide individuals with limited-to-no-mobility, an opportunity to compete in mainstream running events. After sharing his vision with his network of friends and family, ASA was formed as a 501(c)(3).