Iris Simpson-Bush

Iris Simpson-Bush has been involved with the Marathon since its planning stages, as a volunteer and board member before taking over the executive director’s job in 2002. Under Iris’ direction, the Marathon reached new highs in registration and corporate sponsorship, expanded the Victory Party, added a 10K and boasted ‘entertainment every mile’ in 2003. For 2004 she added a 5K fun run and in 2005 added the Half Marathon presented by National City. She and the Marathon were recognized by the Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau in 2004 with the Spirit award for contributions to Greater Cincinnati tourism.