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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
Melina: “I’m no longer scared of judgment; I’m taking up space in the community”
From “new drop” hype to the beauty of the old, we’re exploring the lifecycle of running gear. Meet Melina, who’s ditching the “kit-it-out” mindset for her trusted oversized shorts.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
Sustainable running stories: Badge Bimbles that make a difference
You joined The Green Runners. You made your pledge. You pinned on your badge (or perhaps stitched it, if you are more sartorially inclined). What next?
It’s time to meet your fellow members from across the globe. Discover what drives them, the actions they take, and why they strive for progress over perfection!
Juliette: “My kit tells a story; it helps me remember what I’m capable of”
For trail runner Juliette, kit is about function, memory, and representation rather than the latest “drop.” She advocates for repairing what we own and reclaiming space on the trails.
This is part of Gear for Good, a 4-part series interviewing Millennial and Gen Z runners about what running means to them and their relationship with kit to raise awareness of the environmental cost of fast fashion.
Sustainable Running Kit: How to Buy Less and Run More
Stop the shopping cycle. Learn how “cost per mile” and fighting technical obsolescence can help you build a sustainable running wardrobe that’s better for the planet.