RUN. LOVE. PROTECT. RESTORE.

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

We mobilize and support runner participation in conservation work and environmental causes. RPL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Ventura, CA, working throughout the region, including the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains.

We believe environmental issues (such as clean air, water, and energy; and carbon emissions, global warming, and habitat and biodiversity loss) and the realities of record-breaking weather, droughts, wildfires, and floods call runners to join the conversation and take action for the sake of people and planet.

EDUCATION

We promote runner environmental literacy by working with environmental organizations and corporate partners to hold educational events for runners of all ages and abilities.

CONNECTION

We coordinate with regional and broad-based environmental efforts, including advocacy, to increase runners involved and deepen runner involvement.

REVOLUTION

We reach out to environmentally-conscious runners across the planet to build a national network and global movement of runners protecting and restoring the environment.

Upcoming Events

RPL on Tour at REI Oxnard and REI Santa Barbara

Thursday, October 17, 6:30PM

RPL Trail Run and Work Day at Harmon Canyon

Saturday, October 26, 7:30AM-12:00PM

Patagonia Fun Hog Adventure Run

Wednesday, October 30, 5:30PM

Stories

Pine Mountain Enviro-Camp&Run

Runners for Public Lands partnered with Los Padres ForestWatch and celebrated National Public Lands Day by holding its first “Enviro-Camp&Run,” a weekend (September 27-29) of camping and campfires, music, trail running, naturalist-led hikes, environmental education, stargazing with a UCSB astrophysicist, and community on Pine Mountain, north of Ojai, CA.