About US
Our Mission
Our mission is to help Native American's get back into
Running, among many things that Native American's have
in their tradition and culture. Running is the main reason
why this club was started, running is a part of our tradition
and culture. This Running Club is for anyone who is
interested in becoming a part of something in the Navajo
Nation, the Four Corners Area or any other Native
American community throughout the nation. It is open to
youths, elders or anyone who would like to continue
running in balance and harmony, and in good health .
Running PRIDE is a non competitive running club that will
educated an individual about life such as staying healthy,
feeling good about themselves and/or searching through
life to find themselves. Anyone is welcomed to take part of
Running PRIDE events. To get started, just get out through
those doors and go for a run, jog, or a walk and have fun.
Welcome to Running PRIDE.
HISTORY

March 20, 2002 Native American Distance Runners
Speaker Series (Felicia Guliford, Brandon Leslie, and
Steve Gachupin).

May 31, 2002 Running PRIDE is establish.

November 30, 2002 the first Native High School Elite
race was held in Shiprock, New Mexico.

June 6, 2003 the first Circle of Challenge race was held in
Kirtland, New Mexico.

July 31, 2004 the first Beat the Heat race was held in
Kirtland, New Mexico for the community.

May 5, 2006 the Running PRIDE website open.
Reynaldo L. Yazzie   Founder,
Coach, Runner (1)
website updated on
October 30, 2008
In 1999 the first
image of the logo
was carved out of
wood and was
givin to a good
friend on her
birthday. She was
one of the first
runners that I
coached in 2000.
This Running
PRIDE logo was
created
in 2002, when
Running PRIDE
was created was
created.
Codie J. Yazzie Co-Founder
Runner (1, 2)