A French movement to challenge gender-based violence and strengthen women’s freedom to run in public space. Through running events, community activities, research, and public campaigns, it raises awareness of the barriers women face and mobilizes people to help create safer, more equal running environments.

A women's running community in South London, created by the female-founded agency Among Equals to challenge the fear and safety concerns that shape many women's experiences of running, especially after dark.

Founded by Sophie Power, an ultrarunner, trustee of Women in Sport, and mother of three, who believes that a woman's place is on the start line. The organisation works to remove the barriers that keep women underrepresented in racing and to ensure that when women do race, their experience is equal.

A 13-country academic study examining how safety concerns and harassment shape women's experiences of running in public spaces across different cultural and political contexts.

A London-based running community and purpose-led company dedicated to making running safer and more inclusive for women. Through events, research, and advocacy, they work to address safety concerns in both street running and run club culture.

A multi-year initiative by the NSW Office of Sport, run in collaboration with Transport for NSW as part of the broader Safer Cities program. Its goal is to increase the participation of women, girls, and gender diverse people in running.

A feminist running movement founded by different running crews and communities in Berlin as a response to harassment, exclusion, and discrimination of female, queer & BIPoC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) runners.

A nationwide campaign in Wales led by Welsh Athletics, the national organization for the sport, to champion women’s running safety. It launched in 2025 in effort to make running safer for women, especially during the darker winter months when many women change or limit their activity due to safety concerns.

In 2025, running specialist PassaRunning released the findings of research among 1,000 men and women in the Netherlands, exploring gendered differences in feelings of safety while running in the dark.

The Public Sexual Harassment Guidance for Run Clubs, created by Our Streets Now, is a detailed, research-informed toolkit designed to help running clubs of all types address public sexual harassment (PSH).

A comparative case study of Rotterdam and Helsinki that examines both objective and perceived environmental factors influencing runners’ route preferences and feelings of safety, with particular attention to gendered differences in safety concerns.

The study investigates the prevalence, nature, and impact of abuse experienced by women runners in Greater Manchester and Merseyside (UK) and fills a critical gap in criminological research about the topic.

The first large-scale, mixed-methods study focused specifically on sexual harassment and assault (SHSA) in the trail and ultrarunning communities.

This study examines how women trail runners in England perceive and respond to male harassment and feelings of vulnerability in rural, off-road running spaces.

A UK-based campaign and advocacy organization focused on transforming parks, play equipment, and public spaces, which are often designed with boys in mind, to be inclusive and appealing for girls and young women. By involving teenage girls in the design process and highlighting the lack of facilities for them, Make Space for Girls is working to ensure that outdoor environments support girls’ physical activity and safety so they can enjoy public spaces freely.

Safer London for All is an initiative led by We Made That, commissioned by Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). It delivers a methodology and toolkit for Women’s Safety Audits to assess and improve safety in public spaces.

Reclaim Your Run, a 2021 collaboration between Runner’s World and Women’s Health, investigates the widespread harassment and safety concerns faced by women runners in the UK.

Take Back the Track is a Australian grassroots movement dedicated to ending violence and harassment towards women and gender diverse runners.

RouteBuddies is a community-driven safety app designed to connect people for group runs, walks, hikes, and bike rides. The platform empowers users to find companions for their activities and leverages technology to create safer experiences.

This report from the Mayor of London’s office shines a spotlight on the experiences of women, girls, and gender diverse people in public spaces across the city. Through a blend of data, personal stories, and policy recommendations, the report aims to make London safer and more welcoming for all.