Female Runners' Safety Summit

Empowering women runners through education, self-defense, and community engagement.

The Female Runners' Safety Summit is an initiative by Running Mate aimed at empowering women to feel safe during their runs. Through a series of events, the summit provides education on safety strategies, self-defense training, and fosters a supportive community for female runners.

What you should know:

• The aim of the initiative is to end violence against female runners and foster a future where women can move through life with confidence and freedom. 

• The summit features panels with experts in safety, self-defense instructors, and experienced runners sharing insights and practical strategies. Attendees learn about situational awareness, self-defense techniques, and ways to cultivate a supportive running community. 

• Organized by Running Mate, with participation from notable figures such as Dena Lewis (Founder and CEO of Running Mate), Shanna Birchett (Motherhood Running), Faith Chima (Founder and CEO of Fittsafe), Lina Khalifeh (Founder of SheFighter), and Ashley Raymond (Founder and CEO of Safely). 

• The initiative promotes running safety by providing education on safety and self-defense, and fostering a community of support, the summit aims to empower women runners to feel more secure and confident during their runs.

Link: https://www.getrunningmate.com/female-runners-safety-summit 

Take action/learn more:

• Visit the official website to learn more about upcoming summits and events.

• Participate in local summit events to gain knowledge and connect with the community.

• Share information about the summit with fellow runners to spread awareness.