Mar 3, 2020
BGR! Announces Three New Subgroups for Members
Hey BGR! Nation! We know you guys love some BGR! and linking up with women across the country! We have…
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Feb 12, 2020
Running is my Medicine
Twelve years ago, on a December night, I arrived at the emergency room suffering from severe abdominal pain. Prior to…
Dec 12, 2019
Join us for Ragnar Sunset Santa Clarita powered by Black Girls RUN!
Ragnar Sunset Santa Clarita, powered by Black Girls Run!, is our newest racing format and it’s coming October 17, 2020.…
Nov 21, 2019
Creating a Healthier, Sustainable Future For Us All
Black Girls RUN! Baltimore invites you to #OptOutside! Whether it’s recycling, walking to the store vs. driving, taking the stairs…
Nov 20, 2019
Make a Big Impact with Black Girls RUN! & #OptOutside
We are just a little over 1 week away from Thanksgiving – a special time in the year where we…
Nov 7, 2019
#OptOutside on November 29 with Middle GA (and the rest of BGR! Nation)
By opting to act, we can work toward a more sustainable future for all. As part of REI’s #OptOutside, we…
Oct 31, 2019
Why You Should #OptOutside on November 29
Black Girls RUN! is taking it to the pavement as we usually do this year on Friday, November 29th. In…
Oct 24, 2019
We can do better for future generations. #OptOutside 2019
“We can do better for future generations. We must act now.” Eric Artz, REI CEO Every year I look forward…
Oct 16, 2019
Come out and enjoy the festivities of the Getaway: St. Pete
Come out and enjoy the festivities of the Getaway: St. Pete, festivities designed to make you feel like you are…
Sep 28, 2019
BGR! x Domestic Violence Awareness Virtual
Black women face a particularly high risk of being killed at the hands of a man. A 2015 Violence Policy…
Aug 28, 2019
BGR! x Sparkle Skirts Collaboration
????SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! We have teamed up with Sparkle Skirts to offer some amazing SparkleSkirts and SparkleBottoms that can match your BGR!…
Aug 28, 2019
Meet Kelli Rockwell – BGR! Chicago, Ambassador
My official run with BGR was in June 2013. My daughter got out of school for summer vacation on a…
Aug 27, 2019
#SWYS19 Sponsor: 5 essentials to have before your next (or first) run
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just starting out, here are 5 essentials to have before your next (or…
Aug 21, 2019
BGR! Nation Announces Three New National Partnerships for 2020
Each year Black Girls RUN! establishes community race partnerships across the country to elevate BGR! Nation and the representation of…
Aug 16, 2019
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
More than four in ten Black women experience physical violence from an intimate partner during their lifetimes.White women, Latinas, and Asian/Pacific Islander…
Aug 8, 2019
Are you ready for a BGR! Takeover in 2020?
Each year Black Girls RUN! partners with a select number of races to do a BGR! Takeover on the pavement!…
Jul 1, 2019
Reasons to Join Us at ZOOMA Florida this Fall
If you’ve never experienced a ZOOMA race weekend, you’re in for a real treat. The series is put on for…
Jun 27, 2019
Miami Marathon to Partner with Black Girls RUN! for 2020 Race
Media Contacts: Jordan Titus / 952-229-7179 / jtitus@lt.life Focused on providing encouragement and resources to runners of all abilities, new…
Jun 13, 2019
Chase the Moon 2019 x Ragnar x Black Girls RUN!
Black Girls RUN! is teaming up with Ragnar for the Chase the Moon Challenge on Monday, June 17th. A few…
May 30, 2019
Baltimore Women’s Classic is Just Around the Corner!
If you haven’t done so already, check out the Baltimore Women’s Classic, a women’s-only 5k in Baltimore (of course) and…
May 22, 2019
BGR! Nation is Growing
It has been THREE years since we last onboarded a new group within BGR! Nation! When our CEO, Jay Ell…
Apr 15, 2019
Gripped by History
Hi Friends, My name is Adina Crawford and I am a avid fitness enthusiast, traveler, Yoga teacher, Runner, Triathlete, Ambassador…
Mar 27, 2019
Join BGR! on the pavement on April 27th to celebrate our 10th Birthday!
2019 is a special year for Black Girls RUN!. Just 10 years ago, we started off as a blog and…
Mar 21, 2019
Vote BGR! for the 2019 Fedex Small Business Award Grant
Hey BGR! Nation! We need your help! Vote Black Girls RUN! in the 2019 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest! #blackgirlsrun…
Mar 6, 2019
BGR! Nation is Growing – Call for new groups!
It has been three years since we added our last BGR! group to our national community, and guess what we…
Feb 25, 2019
BGR! Announces 2020 BGR! Cruise with Run for Fun Cruise Tours
Black Girls RUN! is so excited to announce that the partnership with Run for Fun Cruise Tours will be continuing into 2020.…
Feb 15, 2019
Tell your BGR! Story Campaign
Thank you to every person that represents BGR! Nation on the pavement! 2019 is a special year for us as…
Feb 15, 2019
Black Girls RUN! Celebrates 10 Years on the Pavement
Happy 10th Birthday Black Girls RUN! 2019 is a special year for Black Girls RUN! because we will be celebrating…
Feb 9, 2019
Black Girls RUN! Announces 6th Annual Conference and Race Weekend, #SWYS19
After five successful years of the Black Girls RUN! National Race and Conference Weekend, Black Girls RUN! will host its 2019…
Dec 3, 2018
You can still #optoutside everyday!
Black Friday is over, but we are in full swing of the holidays! This is the time of the year…
Nov 21, 2018
BGR! Announces 2019 Race Calendar
BGR! Nation is proud to announce our official 2019 race calendar. The race below will be official race meet ups…
Nov 21, 2018
Black Girls RUN! Announces National Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RICHMOND, VA (November 21, 2018) – Black Girls RUN! (BGR!) is excited to announce the launch of the BGR!…
Nov 20, 2018
Why I #OptOutside
I joined BGR! Winston-Salem and it has changed my life! By: Falena Bryden, BGR! Winston-Salem I was hesitant about being a…
Nov 12, 2018
Recognizing the Beauty of the Outdoors #OptOutside
REI‘s #OptOutside is just a couple of weeks away! Join BGR! Nation on the pavement! Thank you to Nancy Guzman from BGR! Atlanta for…
Nov 10, 2018
Making Running Outside Your First Option! #OptOutside
Join BGR! Nation for REI #OptOutside on Friday, November 23rd! Check out what our BGR! NYC (Bronx) Ambassador, Gisela Perez…
Nov 8, 2018
REI #OptOutside – Member Spotlight
Let’s make opting outside not just about getting outside our environment, but outside our entire way of life. Today we…