Pledges so far
Join us
We are The Green Runners and we are so excited you are considering joining us on our quest to take the (carbon) footprint out of running. We’re a community-led team, meaning we are primarily volunteers who joined as members and now work our socks off to make a difference.
Why become a member?
We are living in a climate emergency – we can’t run away from that – and while we all absolutely love running, it can be rubbish for our environment.
The 4 key pillars to becoming a Green Runner
Move
Over 90% of mass participation events’ carbon footprint comes from a runner’s travel, with air travel having the biggest impact.
Kit-up
As runners we are constantly being bombarded with new kit by brands and runners on social media. In reality, we probably already have more than enough kit to train and race effectively.
Fuel
Our diet as runners and in wider society has a considerable impact on the environment, and single-use plastics are everywhere in running nutrition.
Speak out
The final pillar of being a Green Runner is to help spread the word. Our collective voice has far more power than as individuals.
Volunteer with us
Want to get stuck in? We’ve plenty of volunteering opportunities to suit however much time you want to give.
Get in touch and we can talk more about what we can do together.
Join a campaign
We’re big on calling out sportswashing, greenwashing, and any other kind of washing!
We’ve stood up to some giants in the sports world, and we want everyone to feel empowered to do their own actionism.
Find a local group to you
Coming soon!
This year we launched a pilot scheme for local meet ups in Nottingham, and it’s been a huge success! We’re looking to expand these local meet ups and if you’d like to be involved, get in touch.
Latest news
Solo and sustainable – one woman on the Two Moors Way
Our Communications and Partnerships Manager Laura Briggs took the TGR Badge Bimble to the next level as she tackled Exmoor and Dartmoor alone. Here’s
Badge Bimbles and Big Impacts: Meet the Runners Making Sustainability Personal
You joined The Green Runners. You made your pledge. You pinned on your badge (or perhaps stitched it, if you are more sartorially inclined).
From Fort William to Fellowship
A Badge Bimble that is a little different from the usual format. Normally, I’m working behind the scenes as TGR’s Content Engagement Manager, scouting
