Stories
A reflection from RPL Ambassador Austin Corbett on runner advocacy and trail work
This week, we’re giving the editorial keys to Austin Corbett, who is an RPL Ambassador based in Flagstaff, AZ.
Our 2025 Leadville Camp & Run Mentors: Dani Reyes-Acosta & Laura Ochoa
Get to know our 2025 Camp & Run mentors, Dani Reyes-Acosta and Laura Ochoa.
What “public lands” are, and why we’re for them
Runners for Public Lands brought together a working group to reimagine what “public lands” means, and can mean, to our community.
RPL is hiring a Digital Communications Manager
Are you looking to work at the intersection of recreation, advocacy, and program management? We’re hiring a part-time Program Manager.
Tell Lawmakers how firing public lands employees impacts runners on public lands
The recent mass firing of thousands of public employees has rightfully generated swift condemnation across the country.
5,000 Fired: Is your race at risk?
Trail running races on national forest lands may be significantly impacted in 2025 by U.S. Forest Service budget and staffing shortfalls.
RPL is hiring a part-time Program Manager
Are you looking to work at the intersection of recreation, advocacy, and program management? We’re hiring a part-time Program Manager.
Run with Heart in Mind: RPL at The Running Event 2024
Our “Run with Heart in Mind” is a gathering space for road and trail runners to share the who, what, where, and why they run.
A message from RPL on the future of public lands
Like many individuals and outdoor advocacy organizations, we are processing the results of the 2024 election and seeking to learn more about what the future will hold.
Celebrating our 2024 ERF Recipients
Celebrating and reflecting on this year’s 2024 Everyone Runs Fund recipients. Get to know Candace Gale, Mensah Bey, and Mauricio Zuniga.
Advocacy: USFS Hiring Freeze and Budget Crisis
Trail running races on national forest lands may be significantly impacted in 2025 by U.S. Forest Service budget and staffing shortfalls.
Reimagining conservation through outdoor recreation: A Latinx example
To reimagine conservation, we can draw valuable insights from past and present Latinx environmental perspectives.