Gem City Stride is a community-focused social running and wellness program designed to create a supportive, inclusive space for individuals at all fitness levels. Founded to promote physical, mental, and social well-being, the group meets weekly for organized walks and runs, encouraging movement, connection, and lifestyle improvement while celebrating culture and community unity.
Bio
Tiara Wright is a passionate health and wellness advocate, community leader, and founder of Gem City Stride, a social run/walk community based in Dayton, Ohio. Tiara began strength training in 2020 and found a renewed purpose through consistency, accountability, and movement and discovering her love for fitness, running and bodybuilding.
What started as a personal transformation evolved into a mission to help others feel supported on their own journeys. In June 2024, she launched Gem City Stride to create an inclusive and culturally affirming space where individuals of all fitness levels could feel seen, confident, and connected through running. The group now meets weekly, encouraging people to walk or run at their own pace, build community, and prioritize their mental and physical health.
Tiara continued her personal fitness journey by stepping on stage for her first bodybuilding show in 2025 and is actively training for her next competition with goals of excelling in women’s figure and women’s physique. She now uses her story to inspire others to show up for themselves, embrace discipline, and make wellness a lifestyle — not just a moment.