proudly promoting and advocating for Indigenous representation in the running community
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Running is ceremony, prayer, and healing. Through RunConciliAction, we build community, create inclusive spaces, and organize indigenous running teams for races in Canada and the United States. Join us on the Red Trail, where we run to honor, heal, and inspire Indigenous athletes everywhere
Honoring traditions, building community, and celebrating resilience — every race, every runner, every kilometer shapes the future of Indigenous representation in the running world.
6Featured races
2500runners
150,000+kilometers run
Discover the Spirit of Indigenous Running
featured Races
Experience races that connect you to the land, challenge your strength, and celebrate the enduring spirit of Indigenous athletes. Join us to run, honor, and inspire future generations of runners everywhere.
Javelina Jundred
Run the Javelina Jundred on O’odham and Piipaash lands in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. This iconic ultra-marathon combines grueling trails, festive energy, and a deep connection to land, resilience, and Indigenous traditions.
Blackfoot Ultra
Run the Blackfoot Ultra on Treaty 6 Territory. Explore rolling hills and forested trails in Alberta’s Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Park while celebrating resilience, culture, and the strength of Indigenous runners who connect with the land through every step.
Canadian Death Race
Conquer the Canadian Death Race in Grande Cache, Alberta, on Aseniwuche Winewak Nation territory. This 125-kilometer challenge combines breathtaking terrain, steep climbs, and cultural connection, transforming every step into ceremony and a tribute to resilience.
Black Spur Ultra
Run the Black Spur Ultra on Ktunaxa Nation land in British Columbia. Conquer technical trails, steep climbs, and forested paths while joining Indigenous Runner to honor resilience, culture, and the breathtaking beauty of these sacred trails.
Calgary Marathon
Run the Calgary Marathon on Treaty 7 Territory. Experience Canada’s longest-running marathon, featuring scenic routes, unpredictable weather, and the resilience of Indigenous runners who honor the land and its rich history with every step.
Join Us for RunConciliAction on Orange Shirt Day
On September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we run in healing and remembrance. Through RunConciliAction, we honor the children lost, support survivors, and create safe spaces for Indigenous runners while raising funds for grassroots movements.
Through running and remembrance, the Orange Shirt Day Run transforms movement into healing, hope, and a tribute to the lives impacted by residential schools.
A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors and Community Partners for Their Generous Support
our sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors, more runners can participate, with expenses covered to make these transformative events accessible to our community.
