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 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.

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.

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.

This study by McGill University’s Platial Analysis Lab analyzes over 20,000 Strava running routes in Washington, D.C., and Montréal to understand how gender influences when and where people run in cities.

The Safer Parks Guidance from the University of Leeds lays out clear, evidence-based steps to make parks feel more welcoming and safe for women and girls.