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Public lands are where we run, where our races unfold, and where many of us feel most at home. But what happens when those protections are rolled back?
In this episode of The Buzz, Buzz Burrell talks with Kat Baker, Executive Director of Runners for Public Lands, about the fight to keep 58 million acres of Forest Service land under the Roadless Rule, why iconic races like Western States, Wasatch, and Hardrock depend on these protections, and how runners can step up as stewards.
Kat shares how RPL is rallying race directors, mapping where courses overlap with roadless areas, and helping runners become partners for land managers under strain. We also explore what runners can learn from climbers and other outdoor groups who’ve earned their seat at the advocacy table.
If you’ve ever laced up on a forest trail, this conversation is for you. Public lands aren’t guaranteed, they’re a gift we all share responsibility for.
🔗 Learn more and join RPL: runnersforpubliclands.org 📅 September 28 is National Public Lands Day - free admission to all U.S. National Parks.
This episode of The Buzz is presented by Arc’teryx, supporting stewardship and access to the places we run.
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Public lands are where we run, where our races unfold, and where many of us feel most at home. But what happens when those protections are rolled back?
In this episode of The Buzz, Buzz Burrell talks with Kat Baker, Executive Director of Runners for Public Lands, about the fight to keep 58 million acres of Forest Service land under the Roadless Rule, why iconic races like Western States, Wasatch, and Hardrock depend on these protections, and how runners can step up as stewards.
Kat shares how RPL is rallying race directors, mapping where courses overlap with roadless areas, and helping runners become partners for land managers under strain. We also explore what runners can learn from climbers and other outdoor groups who’ve earned their seat at the advocacy table.
If you’ve ever laced up on a forest trail, this conversation is for you. Public lands aren’t guaranteed, they’re a gift we all share responsibility for.
🔗 Learn more and join RPL: runnersforpubliclands.org 📅 September 28 is National Public Lands Day - free admission to all U.S. National Parks.
This episode of The Buzz is presented by Arc’teryx, supporting stewardship and access to the places we run.
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