By popular demand, we‘re thrilled to announce the official relaunch of our Youth Membership; and it‘s 100% free until you turn 18!
The Green Runners Youth (TGR Youth) is designed to empower the next generation of runners to take the (carbon) footprint out of running.
We know that as parents and guardians, your top priority is keeping your young runners safe, protected, and supported. Here’s everything you need to know about how TGR Youth works, how we protect your family’s privacy, and how we keep safety at the heart of everything we do.
💚 Why we brought back TGR Youth
Young people are leading the conversation on climate action, but commercial sport culture often tells them they need the newest, most expensive gear every season. We offer a positive, low-barrier community that focuses on the core pillars of green running: Kit Up, Fuel, Move, and Speak Out.
Best of all? It’s 100% free. We want every young person to be able to join the movement without financial barriers.
🛡️ Safety & Safeguarding
We take digital privacy and physical safety seriously. Here’s how we ensure a secure environment for all youth members:
No Unaccompanied Under-16s at Events: We don’t offer unsupervised youth events. For any Local Meet Ups or group runs, under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. (16 and 17-year-olds may attend independently with parental awareness).
Social Media Protections: To comply with digital safety standards, members under 16 are never asked for social media handles and cannot publish directly to our platforms.
Zero Story Sharing Without Your Say-So: We love celebrating young runners! However, if an under-16 member wants to share an inspiring story or photo on our website, it must be co-submitted by a parent or guardian.
No Direct Payment Gateways: Our youth registration form is completely free, with no hidden costs, auto-renewals, or credit card fields.Young members will receive a notification on their 18th birthday and can decide whether to switch to a paid membership or let it lapse.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need special kit or gear to join?
Not at all! We actively discourage buying new kit just for the sake of it. Running in comfortable clothes and shoes they already own is the greenest option.
Can parents join too?
We’d love to have you! You can sign up for our standard adult membership (£2/month) to support our broader mission, run alongside your teen at Local Meet Ups, and get involved with the wider TGR community.
What happens when my child turns 18?
Upon their 18th birthday, their free youth membership comes to an end. We’ll drop them a notification near their birthday inviting them to upgrade to a standard adult membership if they’d like to stay on.
📩 Have Questions or Concerns?
We believe in total transparency. If you ever have a question about safeguarding, data privacy, or how our Local Meet Ups work, please reach out directly at [email protected].
Ready to get your young runner involved?