running together for a sustainable future.
Kindness for ourselves and the planet.
The Running Kind is an environmentally sustainable company dedicated to moving the sport of running to zero-carbon. We host zero-carbon racing events and provide easy access to resources for runners to learn about the environmental impact they each have as individuals and as runners, whether they are competing on the amateur or professional level. The Running Kind is committed to putting the knowledge and power to fight climate-change into everyone’s hands… and feet.
The Long Run will feature a give or take 5 mile loop around Jacobsburg State Park. The course takes you on gorgeous single track as well as some flat & fast gravel trails with about 450 ft of elevation change. Runners can complete one loop, or run as many loops as possible in 3 or 6 hours. This year we are bringing you two editions of The Long Run… Spring Forward & Fall Back. The original course will be run in Spring & in Fall we will run it backwards!
C'mon Armageddon is designed to test runners through difficult, technical terrain. Located in northern NJ, these mountains will provide the home for the toughest race we offer. The course will take runners through boulder fields, river crossings and up mountain peaks to some of the best views in the state, including the New York City skyline! You can choose to take on nearly 7000 ft in the 50K or, new this year, a 5 Mile or 10 Mile course!
Little Bitty Backyard will be at the Wildlands Conservancy South Mountain Preserve in Emmaus, PA. This is a last man (woman or non-binary) standing event, meaning it goes on until everyone else fails or quits. The loop will be done every hour on the hour. You miss your start time for the next loop, you’re out. Until then, there is no end! Unlike most backyard ultras, this one packs a bit more of a punch. The loop we have selected for this event is about 3.4 miles with 350+ ft of elevation change over quite challenging terrain.
Grab your headlamp & let's hit the trails! The Running Kind presents a rugged nighttime event, Blackout! This 4 mile course will traverse the technical, mountainous terrain covering over 350ft of vert at South Mountain in Emmaus, PA. In 2026, Blackout will take place inside of the ongoing backyard ultra, Little Bitty Backyard!
Climb It For Climate is back for another year in the Catskill Mountains at Belleayre! Sitting just under 3500ft, this formidable mountain offers epic views of the stunning Catskill High Peaks around every turn. Runners participating will have the option of a 25K or an 8K. Donations being collected through registration & raffle for The Catskill Center.
The Running Kind and Metta Performance have designed specific programming to enhance your trail running skills in the mountains. Not only will you be provided with on trail experience over challenging terrain, but you will also have the option to participate in mental performance discussions. By curating a small group setting, our coaches are able to provide individual attention to each runner throughout the weekend. It is the goal of this training camp that you leave feeling connected, physically and mentally, to yourself and ready to take on your next adventure!
