{{Short description|Distance running group}} '''Dark Sky Distance''' is a professional distance running team sponsored by Under Armour and based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The team focuses on events ranging from the 1500 meters to the marathon. Athletes on the group represent multiple nationalities.

== History == The group was founded in the fall of 2020 with an initial roster of 10 runners.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Durgin|first=Emily|date=2020-11-20|title=Inside Dark Sky Distance, by Under Armour|url=https://www.theovalmagazine.com/post/inside-dark-sky-distance-by-under-armour|access-date=2021-12-01|website=The Oval Magazine|language=en}}</ref> The group is named after the dark night skies found in Flagstaff, due to the city's commitment to reducing light pollution.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Under Armour Introduces Dark Sky Distance Team {{!}} Running Insight|url=https://www.runninginsight.com/running-shorts/under-armour-introduces-dark-sky-distance-team|access-date=2021-12-01|website=www.runninginsight.com}}</ref> The training group was founded with Stephen Haas as a head coach.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2021-09-04|title=UCSB Welcomes Shayla Houlihan to Track and Field and Cross Country Coaching Staff|url=https://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/w-track/2020-21/releases/20210904s4tybn|language=en}}</ref>

== Athletes ==

=== Current athletes ===

* Sharon Lokedi<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-09 |title=New Pro Running Groups Emerge Amid the Pandemic |url=https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/under-armour-running-team/ |access-date=2021-12-01 |website=Women's Running}}</ref> * Neil Gourley * Kasey Knevelbaard * Weini Kelati<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weini Kelati Signs With Under Armour, Joins Dark Sky Distance Team - FloTrack |url=https://www.flotrack.org/articles/6829920-weini-kelati-signs-with-under-armour-joins-dark-sky-distance-team |access-date=2021-12-01 |website=www.flotrack.org |language=en}}</ref> * Katie Snowden * Jack Anstey * Blake Haney * Eduardo Herrera * Matt Llano<ref>{{Cite web|last=Reporter|first=SAM MCMANIS Sun Staff|title=COVID-19: Heart of the matter for Flagstaff elite marathoner Matt Llano|url=https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/covid-19-heart-of-the-matter-for-flagstaff-elite-marathoner-matt-llano/article_b2b67857-73a5-5cb4-a4fc-86c4f33dd237.html|access-date=2021-12-01|website=Arizona Daily Sun|language=en}}</ref> * Jacob Thomson * Regan Yee * Alycia Cridebring * Ben Veatch * Diego Zarate * Matt Wilkinson

=== Coaches ===

* Stephen Haas * Pat Casey

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== References == {{Reflist}}

Category:Track and field clubs in the United States Category:2020 establishments in Arizona Category:Sports clubs and teams established in 2020 Category:Flagstaff, Arizona Category:Sports clubs and teams in Arizona