Run Wild, Run Free.
A BIPOC-created, BIPOC-led nonprofit initiative! We fund race entries, provide mentorship, and build community so runners of color can show up, prepare, and feel belonging.
Origin Story
Catalyzed at Footprints Camp, Vermont
Advance access and belonging in trail running—so runners of color lead, thrive, and stay.
Tierra Libre Run is a BIPOC-created, BIPOC-led nonprofit initiative rooted in a simple belief: the trails belong to everyone—and so does the power to shape the sport.
Through funded race entries, mentorship, and community care, we turn "first starts" into lasting participation—and influence.
"We're not just opening doors. We're building the support and community that keeps runners of color on the trails—and in leadership."
Three Pillars of Support
We remove barriers through race funding, mentorship connections, and community events—so you can show up, prepare, and feel belonging.
Your Entry Is Covered
Cost shouldn't be the gatekeeper. We cover race registration fees entirely so athletes can focus on the finish line. Apply for funding and let us handle the rest.
Apply for Funding
Guidance That's Real
We match funded athletes with experienced BIPOC mentors for practical planning, regular check-ins, and culturally competent support.
Meet Mentors
Find Your People
Shakeouts, group runs, and learning spaces across the PNW that build belonging and keep people in the sport. All paces welcome.
Join an EventOrganizations Moving the Sport Forward
Race directors, brands, and community partners committed to changing the landscape of trail running.
