Mai Richards

04/06/2026

Something different. 🙏🏼✨️

Today, I found out I was featured in from a colleagues email. Little Mai from Vietnam would never have believed it.

Truthfully, I don't even remember completing this interview. I think I was in the thick of it with the demands of the FTMBA program, training for Miles of Honor, the 450-mile run we just completed for our fallen heroes, and juggling work and personal circumstances.

I am forever grateful for the journey, the people who helped me along the way, and the opportunity to continue learning at . 🥹

These are just some of the questions and answers to the interview. The full article can be found in my bio. 🔗

Fun fact: This headshot was taken at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, circa August 2024. 😅🤘🏼

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03/06/2026

Something different. 🙏🏼✨️

Today, I found out I was featured in Poets&Quants from a colleagues email. Little Mai from Vietnam would never have believed it. I am truly grateful for the journey, the people who helped me along the way, and the opportunity to continue learning at the UMN Carlson School of Management.

An in-depth look into the personal & professional experiences of MBA Mai Richards from this year’s Minnesota Carlson Class of 2027.

30/05/2026

Well we got it done! Another article by Dakota News Now.

451.5 miles for good measure instead of 450 miles. Going the distance isn't so hard when we're doing it to honour our greatest and when I have a fantastic community in South Dakota. ❤️🤍💙

This week, Runner Mai Richards crossed the finish line in Sturgis after completing the Miles of Honor Run—an approximately 451.5-mile journey across South Dakota to honor service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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28/05/2026

I had the opportunity to speak at Klock Werks yesterday. What a fantastic team and lovely individuals. I am forever grateful for the paths that I have crossed along the journey.

Brian and Vanessa Klock and team, I will see you all soon! ❤️🤍💙

28/05/2026

Thank you City of Sturgis, SD for hosting Miles of Honor. What a beautiful place to end a journey honoring our brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🪖🎖

This day will remain with me forever and what a pleasure it was to share it with the community, Sturgis Police Department, the Sturgis American Legion riders, and Honor Guard. My heart is full. ❤️🤍💙

28/05/2026

Summer Raderschadt from KELOLAND News greeted me at the start of the run and made sure that we completed our mission together. 🥹🙏🏼

Thank you for honoring this journey and sharing the story of true sacrifice and love, those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Earlier this month, we told you about Mai Richards, a woman who was going to attempt to run nearly 450 miles across the state. “It’s over the course of 2…

27/05/2026

Round 2 of our journey across South Dakota for those who made the ultimate sacrifice from NewsCenter1 Media Group by David Kidd.

Thank you all your support. ❤️🤍💙

Mai Richards made her way into Sturgis Monday afternoon — completing her over 400 mile run