Run. Love.
Protect. Restore.

RUN WILD. HAVE FUN. GET INVOLVED AND GIVE BACK.

Climate destabilization and environmental degradation have put at risk a runnable planet. RPL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting public lands and expanding access to nature.

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OUR MISSION

We empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for all.

OUR VISION

A world in which everyone has access to healthy, runnable landscapes.

Latest News

Gifts for Runners: Another Kind of Guide

How public lands are an ever-giving gift to runners.

Highlights from the 2025 Annual Report

A reflection on the growth, work, and impact of RPL in 2025.

BLM’s Public Lands Rule Helped Keep Public Lands Runnable. Now It’s Gone.

Learn about how the rescission of the Public Lands Rule will effect trail running and racing.

Meet the 2026 Camp & Run Team

Meet the leaders for the 2026 Camp & Run in Leadville, CO.

What Does It Mean To Be an Ambassador for RPL?

Learn more about ambassador Caryn Sandoval and how being involved with RPL has shaped her vision of advocacy.

Our Brand Coalition

Our Partners


Cloud City Conservation Center

Jefferson County Colorado Parks & Open Space

Los Padres Forest Association

Mount Diablo Trails Alliance

Ojai Valley Land Conservancy

Outdoor Alliance

Rising Hearts

Running Industry Diversity Coalition

Solano Land Trust

Trail Runner Volunteers

Trail Running Film Festival

Ventura Land Trust