Introduction

Our vision at Runners for Public Lands is to build more inclusive running communities dedicated to protecting the environment. We recognize that there are barriers to running for many athletes and to reduce those barriers we created the Everyone Runs Fund.

The goal of this program is to help underrepresented runners achieve their run goals by providing financial and in-kind assistance. We are excited to support 2 projects in 2024 and will announce the application deadline soon.

We welcome our entire community to get involved. Please apply, donate, and/or contact us at erf@runnersforpubliclands.org to support the Everyone Runs Fund.

Applications are open from December 15, 2023 through February 1, 2024 at 5PM PST.

Recipients to be announced in March 2024.

How to Apply

Please contact us at erf@runnersforpubliclands.org if submitting a written application is a barrier to applying.

How to Support ERF

We need your help to make this program possible! If you would like to make a financial contribution or donate gear, coaching, nutrition, or other services to help our runners, please email us at erf@runnersforpubliclands.org.

Selection Process

• Applications will be reviewed by a panel of Runners for Public Lands board, NAC and community members.
• Finalists may be moved to a second round. Please expect follow-up questions regarding your project.
• We will notify applicants who are not selected.

When to Apply

• Applications are open from December 15, 2023 through February 1, 2024 at 5PM PST.
• Recipients to be announced in March 2024.

Who is Eligible

• Any runner with a barrier to accessing our sport including underserved, marginalized, or underrepresented athletes.

What Projects are Eligible

• • Races, Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempts, dream adventures, community events, and other creative ideas.
  • Projects should align with the RPL mission.
  • Runner and project must be based in the US.
  • Individual running projects. We cannot accommodate team projects at this time.

How to Apply

Selection Process

• Applications will be reviewed by a panel of Runners for Public Lands board, NAC and community members.
• Finalists may be moved to a second round. Please expect follow-up questions regarding your project.
• We will notify applicants who are not selected.

How to Support ERF

We need your help to make this program possible! Please reach out if you would like to make a financial contribution or can donate gear, coaching, nutrition, or other services to help our runners!