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VITAMIN WELL Women's Race Berlin

Running for Visibility: Native Women Running at the VITAMIN WELL Women’s Race Berlin

Two female runners are smiling as they hold a banner with the words ‘Native Women Run’ and the abbreviation ‘NWR’.
Visibility for indigenous women in running © SCC EVENTS / Native Women Running

A race is more than a sporting event – it can also express values, tell stories, and make communities visible. That’s why we`re very proud to welcome runners from Native Women Running (NWR) to the VITAMIN WELL Women’s Race Berlin this year again.

The same runners who held the banner are happily showing off their medals.
Two runners from the Native Women Running initiative at the VITAMIN WELL Women’s Race Berlin 2025 © SCC EVENTS / Native Women Running

NWR was founded by Navajo ultrarunner Verna Volker with a clear mission: to amplify the presence and voices of Indigenous women in running and to build a space of solidarity and strength.

After making their first appearance in Berlin last year, we were even more delighted to see NWR runners return in 2025. Their participation is more than just symbolic – it is a moving testament to inclusion, identity, and the power of community.

With every race they run, these women share their heritage, their voices, and their unwavering love of running. They remind us that sport can be a force for change – for visibility, connection, and empowerment.

Together, we run toward a future where diversity is celebrated and every woman feels seen and supported.

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