Hear from race director Craig Schmidt about a recent public lands-focused event he attended featuring Rep. Jared Huffman.
Connecting Race Directors With Lawmakers in Northern California
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News Posts by Runners for Public Lands
Race Director Resource: How to Apply for a Recreation Event Special Use Permit and not Over-Burden the Agencies
Tips for Applying for a Recreation Event Special Use Permit — Without Over-Burdening Land Agencies As part of our mission to empower runners to protect public lands, we strive to help minimize the impacts of race events on public lands while maximizing their potential...
Policy Update: Federal Government Reopens, What Runners and Race Directors Can Expect
Policy Update: Federal Government Reopens, What Runners and Race Directors Can Expect
Allison Powell’s RPL Journey: Running the Cocodona 250 to Support Runners for Public Lands
This giving season, we share the story of Allison Powell, who will be running the 2026 Cocodona 250 under a Wander Project charity bib in support of Runners for Public Lands.
Run for Our Lands III: One Week on the Colorado and Continental Divide Trails
RPL Ambassador Oscar Ponteri shares stories from a week spent running parts of the Colorado and Continental Divide Trails.
Advocacy Recap: Runners Speak Out for Roadless Areas
Race directors and runners across the country submitted comments highlighting the importance of the 2001 Roadless Rule.
Policy Update: Government Shutdown & What It Means for Runners, Club Leaders, and Race Directors
The government shutdown has begun, and it has implications for runners and race directors who run on federal public lands across the country.
Year In Review: A Look Back at RPL’s 2024
RPL’s 2024 Annual Report.
Run for Our Lands II: One Week on the Pacific Crest Trail
RPL Ambassador Oscar Ponteri shares stories from a week spent running parts of Oregon’s Pacific Crest Trail.
Policy Update: Changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Weakening NEPA curtails the ability of runners and recreators across the country to provide input on how public lands are managed.