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. Runners for Public Lands is out to turn every runner into a better steward of the environment, and build a global running culture around climate action and environmental sustainability. RPL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Ventura, CA, that works on climate action, environmental sustainability, protecting and restoring public lands, and equitable access.
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EDUCATION
We work with environmental organizations and corporate partners to promote place-based environmental literacy in runners of all ages and abilities.
CONNECTION
We coordinate with regional, national, and global environmental causes to effectively engage runners.
REVOLUTION
We organize runners to build a national network and global movement of runners who protect and restore the environment. Join the uprising!
Upcoming Events
Events
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Stories
Trail Runners and Anti-Racism
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Runner environmental advocacy work
RPL cohosts coalition and supports county wildlife corridor ordinance; March 20, 2019
Runner environmental literacy work
“Run Wild,” RPL hosts gathering of both runners and the stewardship and conservation directors of the lands they run; July 18, 2019; with Ventura Land Trust, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, Los Padres ForestWatch, Patagonia, and Topa Topa Brewing Company
