Repealing the 2009 endangerment finding would undermine protections that regulate greenhouse gases, threatening the health of public lands and the humans recreating on those lands.
by Bretty Rawson | Aug 30, 2025
Repealing the 2009 endangerment finding would undermine protections that regulate greenhouse gases, threatening the health of public lands and the humans recreating on those lands.
by Bretty Rawson | Jul 18, 2024
Join RPL, Peak Trail Runners, and Wilderness Volunteers for 2 Trail Work sessions in Flagstaff starting this August.
by Bretty Rawson | Jun 27, 2024
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...
by Bretty Rawson | Jun 22, 2024
Curious to know we achieved together in 2023? Take a look at our 2023 Annual Report.
by Bretty Rawson | May 31, 2024
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...
by Bretty Rawson | May 24, 2024
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...
by Bretty Rawson | Apr 26, 2024
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...
by Bretty Rawson | Apr 24, 2024
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...
by Bretty Rawson | Apr 22, 2024
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...
by Bretty Rawson | Apr 16, 2024
Join RPL, Indiana Dunes National Park, and Trailblazer Running for 4 Trail Work sessions in Chicago starting this May.