Stories
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.
Colorado Trail Work Series
Join RPL, Jefferson County Open Space, and Trail Runner Volunteers for 8 Trail Work sessions starting this April.
2024 Everyone Runs Fund Spotlight: Mensah Bey
“I feel this will be an opportunity for me to be a trailblazer for my community, fellowship with brothers, and find inspiration in a new landscape.”
2024 Everyone Runs Fund Spotlight: Mauricio Zuniga
This week, we’re shining lights on our recipients: what got them into running, what race they chose to run for this program, and what keeps them motivated to move. First up is Mauricio Zuniga.
2024 Everyone Runs Fund Spotlight: Candace Gale
“My goal is to give recognition to the beautiful areas that surround our Navajo Nation.”
Announcing our 2024 Everyone Runs Fund Recipients
Join us in congratulating our three 2024 Everyone Runs Fund recipients: Mauricio Zuniga, Candace Gale, and Mensah Bey.
Runners Celebrating Black History Month!
Catching up with RPL’s new board president Vic Thasiah on celebrating Black History Month and RPL’s inclusive environmentalism.