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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
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!
Kevin Bowen: The Grassroots Trail Blazer
Everything you always wanted to know about Local Meet Ups, but were afraid to ask: join host Laura Briggs as she chats with seasoned endurance runner and super volunteer Kevin Bowen, founder of the original chapter of The Green Runners’ Local Meet Ups. From tackling multi-day challenges like the Dragon’s Back Race and Montane Spine Race, to pioneering Local Meet Ups in Nottingham, Kev shares his experience on creating a simple, accessible blueprint for groups popping up across the country.
Salmon Run: Go Hard and Go Home
An Olympic gold medalist, a Supreme Court pioneer, and a visionary eco-artist walk onto a riverbank… but the fight to save Devon’s dying rivers is no joke.
This episode, host Laura Briggs sits down with Anne-Marie Culhane, Goldman Environmental Prize winner Sarah Finch, and London 2012 Canoe Slalom Champion Etienne Stott MBE to unpack the wildly creative 43-mile relay fighting to restore the River Exe’s endangered Atlantic salmon population.
The trio reveals what it takes to defeat oil giants in the UK’s highest court, how navigating elite whitewater translates to climate advocacy, and why trading competitive race times for running “as a shoal” can turn environmental despair into pure community action.
This is a story about grassroots defiance, ecological wonder, and the unforgettable power of running for something bigger than yourself.
Chasing Joss, Evading Cramp, and the Art of the Midlife Record
Our Co-Founder and tea-drinking champ Damian Hall writes about his latest record and we are here for it! I squealed. Effing cramp! My old