Louis Tewanima Footrace

06/10/2026

This is it. The hometown unveiling of a legend. The Narragansett runner. The Boston Marathon champion. The Olympian who stood alongside Jesse Owens on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team and competed among the greatest athletes on Earth. Ellison “Tarzan” Brown was not just a champion. He was one of the greatest Native athletes America has ever produced.

On Saturday, June 13 at 11 am, Westerly will finally honor Tarzan Brown with a permanent statue at Rooney Park, 14 Railroad Avenue, beside the Westerly Train Station. This is more than a dedication. It is the closing of a chapter nearly a century in the making. The crowd that gathers that morning will witness a moment that can only happen once.

Bring your family. Call your friends. Invite your neighbors. Share this post. Years from now, people will stand before this statue and tell the story of the day it was unveiled. Don’t be the person who says, “I wish I had gone.” Be there when history is made and help give one of Rhode Island’s greatest athletes the recognition he deserved all along.

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05/23/2026

04/13/2026

In today's High Country Running, be sure to read my pal George Nelsen's column, Reflections on aging from an "old" ultrarunner.

George, a retired Army LTC General and devout Green Bay Packers on Fanatics, keeps busy volunteering with Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona Site Steward Program Foundation, and the Friends of Northern Arizona Forests.

In today's HCR, he reflects on moving to Northern Arizona, slowing down, his favorite NATRA "George friendly runs," and on always having the October 10th Soulstice Mountain Trail Run on his racing calendar. Speaking of which there are only 61 spots left until the race sells out, so register ASAP in the comments below!

Run George, Run!

01/31/2026

New Grand Canyon Speaks Podcast (1/30/26)

Nahongvita! Askwali! Kwa’kwa! Just some of the words you may hear if you ever run a race at one of the Hopi villages. Wendi Lewis describes her running journey which ultimately influenced her to become a cross country and track coach. Now a head coach at Tuba City High School, she incorporates the cultural aspects of running for her team. She also tells us about her apparel business that is inspired by Hopi running and how it benefits her local community.

Presented by the Grand Canyon Speaks Podcast whose mission is to capture the voices and stories of those who call Grand Canyon home and highlight individuals belonging to the Indigenous tribes associated with the canyon.

Listen/download on Apple Podcasts or the Grand Canyon Speaks webpage.
https://www.nps.gov/.../photosmul.../grand-canyon-speaks.htm

Made possible with funding and support from

01/09/2025

Announcing NATIVE HEALTH's Annual Prayer Walk, Saturday, March 22. This is a six mile walk from North Mountain Park to NATIVE HEALTH Central. FREE t-shirts, FREE Blue Corn Mush Breakfast and Wild Tea.

To register, or for more info, click here: https://www.nativehealthphoenix.org/event/2025-nh-prayer-walk/

12/20/2024

🌟 Calling all non-profits serving the Hopi community! 🌟

We invite you to join us this weekend at the Hopitutuqaiki Fine Arts & Crafts Show! This is your chance to showcase your mission and connect with the community. Share the valuable services you offer and make a difference by engaging with local families.

🚨 Limited booths available! 🚨
We’re filling up fast and would love to have non-profit organizations represented. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of an important cultural event.

📅 Date: December 21-22, 2024
📍 Location: Hopi Veterans Memorial Center

Come share, connect, and make an impact. We can’t wait to see you there!

12/03/2024

11/11/2024

Join us on November 17th for a fundraiser 5k behind the Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites. We are proud to support our local high school athletes who will be traveling to California in December for a race.
Register at the link below. You will still have to make payment on race day.

http://Hopidistanceproject.com/wobblegobble5k/

Please share! Askwali/Kwa’kwah for your support.