Running
Is Political

Running was built on the promise of inclusion for everyone. The industry has grown to $50 billion. Entry fees now exceed what a full-time minimum wage worker earns in a week. We are organizing to change this.

Read Our Demands
$50B
Running Industry
And growing every year.
$450
Average Entry Fee
More than minimum wage workers earn in a week.
0
Accountability
No standard for equity or fairness.

What We're Fighting For

The Three Demands

We're organizing around three pillars. These are the changes the running industry must make.

01
Pricing
Entry fees should not exceed 10 hours of local minimum wage labor. Races must publish their financials.
02
People
Nonbinary categories. Equal prize money for Para athletes. Reasonable cutoff times for all runners.
03
Protection
Full refunds for pregnancy/injury deferrals. Harassment reporting systems. Background checks on staff.

Accountability Scorecard

The Splits

We audit marathons on pricing, people, and protection. Here's how the major races stack up.

A
Boston
Massachusetts
A
Chicago
Illinois
B
NYC
New York
C
LA
California

We're building a movement. One signature at a time.