indigenous athletes

What Diné runner and race director Harold Bennally has created is all about community

Rising Hearts is an Indigenous-led organization committed to community building, elevating Native and community voices through movement, and they’re working with GU Energy Labs to launch a new flavor, film, and justice commitments for endurance running.

The founder of Native Women Running is running the Javelina Jundred this weekend to celebrate her heritage and encourage Native women to find their own trails toward healing.  

On October 10th, Trail Runner and Rising Hearts are celebrating Indigenous excellence in running with a panel of leading Indigenous athletes, scientists, and artists.

Nine years ago, Callie Vinson could barely cover a mile on foot. This week, the Indigenous Choctaw runner is attempting to complete the Moab 240. 

A Siberian Yupik Alaskan Ultrarunner Fights For Every Breath

Everyone has a Why. Our motivations are as varied as our backgrounds, and these passions are what powers adventures big and small.

Rancher and Native lands advocate Eli Neztsosie shares his approach to running through the world’s hottest place with reverence.

The Tulsa-based artist and athlete ran the Western States 100 this past weekend, for something larger than himself. 

Diné ultrarunner Shaun Martin created the Canyon de Chelly Ultra to connect people from around the globe with an ancient ceremony in order to thrive.

Indigenous runners are drawing attention to the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives with education and events this May.

Community is everything. Here’s how these Indigenous runners are building theirs.

How one organization uses running to bring attention to the LandBack movement.

The Native Land Territories Map allows users to see the Indigenous lands they’re on and learn more about their past and present. 

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