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

A public survey launched by Australian runner and advocate Turia Pitt to better understand how safety concerns shape the running experiences of women. With roughly 2,000 responses, her dataset offers firsthand accounts of the fears, adjustments, and emotional weight that many runners carry. 

The City of Melbourne (Australia) installed permanent lighting along The Tan running track to extend access and improve safety, particularly for early-morning and evening runners. The City reports increased use and positive feedback, with many runners saying they now feel safer using the space.