Sep 17, 2026
Jaye Will Be Running the 2027 Cape Town Marathon – Donate to her fundraiser!
Running has transformed my life, and through my journey as a runner and CEO of Black Girls RUN!, I’ve seen…
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Sep 11, 2026
Celebrating the 2026 Black Girls RUN! Award Nominees & Winners
Every year, Black Girls RUN! has the privilege of witnessing women across our community show up, step up, and inspire…
Aug 21, 2026
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete: Shan Ruff
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Shan Ruff Shan’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/shantel-ruff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funfitshan…
Aug 11, 2026
2026 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight: Brazand Robinson Thomas
Brazand’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/brazand-robinson-thomas-1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brazand.thomas IG: https://www.instagram.com/_58blaze What does running the New York City Marathon mean to you?…
Jul 15, 2026
2026 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight: Margarette (Margie) Donnay
Margarette’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/margie-donnay What does running the New York City Marathon mean to you? Running the TCS New York…
Jun 30, 2026
2026 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Tarsha Jacobs
Tarsha’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/tarsha-jacobs-1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarsha.jacobs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trjcpa/ What does running the New York City Marathon mean to you? Running…
Jun 24, 2026
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Spotlight – Ronda White
Ronda’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/ronda-white Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhite.house.52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.ronda_white/ What does running the Chicago Marathon mean to you? Running the Chicago…
Jun 23, 2026
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete – Rachee Fagg
Rachée Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/rachee-fagg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sayitrahshay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayitrahshay/ What does running the Chicago Marathon mean to you? I never…
Jun 19, 2026
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete – Maxine Campbell
Maxine’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/maxine-campbell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxine.campbell.921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruneducator/ What does running the Chicago Marathon mean to you? Running the…
May 29, 2026
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete
2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight: Alisha Brown Alisha’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/alisha-brown Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlishaMoniqueB…
May 14, 2026
2026 BGR! Foundation TCS NYC Marathon Charity Team
Black Girls RUN! Foundation is so honored to be selected for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity…
Jan 26, 2026
2026 BGR! Foundation Chicago Marathon Charity Team
Black Girls RUN! Foundation is so honored to be selected for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity…
Jan 16, 2026
Black Girls RUN! and VARLO Sports Announce Collaborative Performance Capsule Ahead of New Saucony Shoe Debut
Capsule aligns with the launch of the BGR! X Saucony Ride 19 and Speed 5—the second and third shoes in…
Oct 21, 2025
Black Girls RUN! and Fittsafe Announce National Partnership and Launch of Co-Branded Running Safety Alarm
Black Girls RUN!, the largest and oldest national running group for Black women, and Fittsafe, an innovator in running apparel…
Oct 9, 2025
2026 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program x BGR! Athletes
Black Girls RUN! Foundation is so honored to be selected for the 2026 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity…
Aug 11, 2025
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Tiquella Russell
Tiquella’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/tiquella-russell-bgrgoal5k Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterfliesnvrchange What does running mean to you? “…Back in stride again!…” After so many challenges…
Aug 4, 2025
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Tehya Orozco
Tehya’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/tehya-orozco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010059215273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamittlol/ What does running mean to you? Running this marathon means a lot.…
Jul 29, 2025
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Aretha Hampton
Aretha’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/aretha-hampton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawsugar411/ What does running mean to you? It will be an incredible experience where I…
Jun 3, 2025
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Vouionette “Shon” Burns-Harris
Vouionette’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/vouionette-burns-harris Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shon.burnsharris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplicity702 What does running mean to you? The Chicago Marathon is more than…
May 27, 2025
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Naomi Woodard
Naomi’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/naomi-woodard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomi.woodard.9 What does running mean to you? Participating in the Chicago Marathon is a deeply…
May 9, 2025
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Athlete Social Media Spotlight – Lisa Nixon
Lisa’s Fundraising Page: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/lolitta-nixon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.nixon.792/ What does running mean to you? Running the Chicago Marathon is an incredible milestone…
Apr 19, 2025
SheaMoisture Deodorant Announces ‘We Set The Pace’ Initiative: Inspiring Black Women To Run Their Race With Confidence
We Set The Pace, an initiative in collaboration with Black Girls RUN! (BGR!), encourages Black women to run their race…
Mar 7, 2025
Black Girls RUN! Launches Two New Groups in 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE www.BlackGirlsRUN.com {e} info@blackgirlsrun.com {IG} @OfficialBlackGirlsRUN {Facebook} www.facebook.com/BlackGirlsRUN Black Girls RUN! Launches New Groups in Daytona Beach,…
Jan 14, 2025
Black Girls RUN! & Jogology Announce New National Partnership
Two year sponsorship to include product, conference activations and much more National running group Black Girls RUN! (BGR!) and performance…
Dec 20, 2024
2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity Team
Black Girls RUN! Foundation is so honored to be selected for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity…
Nov 20, 2024
BGR! Announces their Sweet 16 National Race Calendar for 2025
Black Girls RUN! is excited to announce our 2025 race calendar in honor of our Sweet 16 anniversary! These races…
Nov 14, 2024
BGR! x REI Opt Outside 2024
Black Girls Run has partnered with REI for #OptOutside 2024 – a time to get outside and enjoy family and friends…
Nov 5, 2024
BGR! x Boston Marathon 2025
The Black Girls RUN! Foundation is so honored to be selected for the 2025 Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official…
Sep 5, 2024
Saucony® Launches Limited-Edition Black Girls RUN!® x Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Available September 16, Saucony’s first-ever footwear collab with Black Girls RUN! is part of multi-year partnership ROCKFORD, Mich. (September 5,…
Sep 4, 2024
Why are electrolytes important?
Most of us have such busy lives, that it’s hard to get it all done, but one thing we must…
Sep 2, 2024
BGR! Launches New Shoe In Partnership with Saucony
Of Course We Have a Shoe! Black Girls RUN! is so excited for the launch of our first sneaker in…
Aug 19, 2024
Crafting a Hydration Plan: A Guide for Those Who Struggle with Staying Hydrated
Yes, it is THAT important. We have to hydrate to support our big pavement moves. Without adequate hydration, our bodies…
Jul 25, 2024
Jenna Lowery Story
I’m Jenna Lowery, born and raised in Jersey, but repping BGR! Charlotte. I have been an active member of BGR…
Jul 25, 2024
Tamara Dias Story
“I don’t care how much I love running; I promise that I will never run a marathon.” Never say never!…
Jul 25, 2024
Team Black Girls RUN! x Chicago 2024
Black Girls RUN! is excited to be the official charity for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday,…
Jun 25, 2024
Lisa Wells Story
Introducing Lisa Wells! Lisa was thrilled to be selected to represent BGR in the Bank of America 2024 Chicago Marathon.…