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Climate destabilization and environmental degradation have put at risk a runnable planet. RPL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting public lands and expanding access to nature.

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OUR MISSION

We empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for all.

OUR VISION

A world in which everyone has access to healthy, runnable landscapes.

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EXPLORE Act Oversight Hearing Spotlights Fixes Needed for Recreation Permitting

by Jason Keith | January 28, 2026 | Advocacy, Legislation, Outdoor Recreation, Policy, Public Lands | 0 Comments

We submitted written testimony about the importance of Special Recreation Permits for races and other running events on federal public lands, as well as improvements to how these permits are issued.

Boom, Bust, or Something Better: Is Outdoor Recreation the Future of Grants, New Mexico?

by Sara Aranda | January 14, 2026 | Mining, Outdoor Recreation, Public Lands | 0 Comments

RPL Ambassadors Sara Aranda and Ti Eversole explore the future of outdoor recreation in Grants, New Mexico, the area’s history of extraction, and the current administration’s renewed push for more mining.

Our Policy and Advocacy Work: Year in Review for 2025

by Jason Keith | December 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Legislation, Policy, Public Lands | 0 Comments

Check out some highlights from our policy and advocacy work during a busy 2025.

Connecting Race Directors With Lawmakers in Northern California

by Runners for Public Lands | December 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Public Lands, Race Directors | 0 Comments

Hear from race director Craig Schmidt about a recent public lands-focused event he attended featuring Rep. Jared Huffman.

Three Days of TRE: A Whirlwind Trip to San Antonio

by Bryant Baker | December 17, 2025 | Events | 0 Comments

We attended The Running Event (TRE) again this year, which happened to be our new Director of Advocacy and Education’s first week on the job. Check out his recap of the experience and learn more about why RPL was there.