Stories
Policy: Supreme Court ruling threatens public lands
Advocating for environmental protection is a just, practical, and effective way to protect both the lands we live on and those we live from.
Layer Cake: Place-based Environmental Advocacy
Advocating for environmental protection is a just, practical, and effective way to protect both the lands we live on and those we live from.
Flagstaff • Trail Work Series
Join RPL, Peak Trail Runners, and Wilderness Volunteers for 2 Trail Work sessions in Flagstaff starting this August.
Exploring the Benefits of the EXPLORE Act for Runners
With the summer season upon us, countless runners and outdoor enthusiasts are taking to public lands and waters for recreation. As the number of Americans enjoying these spaces grows each year, there is a significant opportunity to enhance the management of our...
Our year in review: a look back at RPL’s growth in 2023
Curious to know we achieved together in 2023? Take a look at our 2023 Annual Report.
Running up for Air (RUFA) with RPL
Join RPL on June 1 to kick off the RUFA Strava Challenge Running Up For Air (RUFA): Clean Air Vert Challenge is a Strava x Patagonia partnership that encourages runners to rack up elevation gain to raise money for air-quality advocacy, as 99% of people...
Our 2024 Leadville Camp & Run Mentors: Zoë Rom + Emily Olson:
We are excited to introduce our 2024 Camp & Run mentors, Zoë Rom and Emily Olson. Zoë Rom is an award-winning journalist and runner based in the Roaring Fork Valley. A Southern storyteller turned mountain dweller, she starts every day with a cup of strong coffee...
The Past, Present, and Future of RPL
In celebrating Runners for Public Lands 5th anniversary this week, we sat down with some of our past and present board members. We asked them about their work with RPL, but we also asked them about their views and insights on the trail running community at large these...
Kathleen Baker named Executive Director for Runners for Public Lands
We are excited to announce that Kathleen Baker, who has been RPL's Managing Director, has been named Executive Director for Runners for Public Lands. Below is a message from Vic Thasiah, RPL's Board President: The RPL Board of Directors is excited to...
Runners for Public Lands celebrates 5 years of collective impact
Runners for Public Lands turns 5 this week! To celebrate this milestone birthday, we’re looking back at where we began, recognizing how far our roots have grown, and are dreaming toward a collective and shared future.If you’re new to RPL, we started our work on Earth...
Indiana Dunes • Trail Work Series
Join RPL, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Trailblazer Running for 4 Trail Work sessions in Chicago starting this May.
April 2024: Trail Running Film Festival in San Marcos + Ventura
The Trail Running Film Festival is coming to San Marcos, CA and Ventura, CA in April. Come gather with RPL for a night of conversation, community, and trail running films.