Run. Love.
Protect. Restore.

RUN WILD. HAVE FUN. GET INVOLVED AND GIVE BACK.

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.

Latest News

This Year’s Trail Work Series Off to a Stellar Start

Many trail workdays are in the books, with dozens more to come this year.

Advocating for More Public Land and Trail Funding at the Capitol

We recently took another trip to meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C.

Protecting Public Input on National Forest Projects

We weighed in on the U.S. Forest Service’s proposal to drastically reduce public comment periods for projects that could negatively affect trails.

EXPLORE Act Oversight Hearing Spotlights Fixes Needed for Recreation Permitting

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?

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 Brand Coalition

Our Partners


Cloud City Conservation Center

Jefferson County Colorado Parks & Open Space

Los Padres Forest Association

Mount Diablo Trails Alliance

Ojai Valley Land Conservancy

Outdoor Alliance

Rising Hearts

Running Industry Diversity Coalition

Solano Land Trust

Trail Runner Volunteers

Trail Running Film Festival

Ventura Land Trust