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