“Joy and performance are not mutually exclusive,” said Alexi Pappas. She was one of many runners standing out at the starting line of the New York City Marathon.
After moving from New Mexico to Minneapolis, Verna Volker founded a group called Native Women Running to create opportunities and community for Indigenous athletes. She’s also changing the face of a mostly white sport.
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 2023 will include a team from Native Women Running. The group’s founder, Verna Volker, has lined up support from Hoka, REI, Lily Trotters, and Twin Cities in Motion