RUN. LOVE. PROTECT. RESTORE.
RUN WILD. HAVE FUN. GET INVOLVED AND GIVE BACK.
Climate destabilization and environmental degradation have put at risk a livable and runnable planet. RPL organizes runners for environmental justice, advocacy, and conservation. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Ventura, CA, passionate about equitable access to nature; climate, public lands, and green space advocacy; and hands-on conservation work.
Follow us on Instagram @runners4publiclands
OUR VISION
To build inclusive running communities dedicated to protecting the environment.
OUR MISSION
Runners for Public Lands is dedicated to protecting the people and places we love by organizing runners for climate action, sustainability practices, the protection of public lands, and equitable access to nature.
RACE DIRECTOR HUB
Access it here.
OUR TOOLKIT
Provides resources and specific steps you can take to start helping your running community protect the environment.
Access it here.
Events
Colorado Trail Work Series
This project aims to create opportunities that bring our local community of runners together to learn about and care for the living landscapes we run with.
Recovery Nature Hike
Saturday, May 20th @ 9 AM Please join us on the Gridley Trail in Ojai for a recovery hike focused on native plant / wildflower identification and appreciation!
Community Fun Runs
Join us for a fun, community run! Regularly scheduled runs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in Ventura and the 3rd Tuesday of each month in Santa Barbara.
