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
Public Lands Trivia Night – Santa Barbara
Join us at Topa Topa Brewery in Santa Barbara for a night of trivia, learning about public lands, and supporting a good cause!
Trail Tuesdays – Harmon Canyon
Join us every third Tuesday of the month for a community run where you can learn about the lands we run on!
Trail Thursdays – Santa Barbara
Join us every third Thursday of the month for a community run where you can learn about the lands we run on!
Our Brand Coalition
Our Collaborators
