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Community Driven. Celebration of All

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Mission Statement

Safe Space Running, a 501(c)(3) Non Profit, serves as a resource to the run / walk community. We encourage all walkers and runners of any fitness levels and empower them to achieve their goals and support health and wellness initiatives that strengthen and elevate the community.

Vision

Safe Space Running's goal is to ensure opportunity and equity in endurance sports. Ranging from community work to assisting new and established organizations, Safe Space Running is positioned to uplift and support everyone in their journey alongside story telling. Safe Space Running seeks to celebrate everyone, no matter their experience, as they move for better health. 

Safe Space Running vision falls within three aspects: 

  • Enablement of local run/walk/fitness organizations to remove barriers of entry/access to movement and resources

  • Community initiatives and resources to give back to our neighborhoods

  • Storytelling through video and media 

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- Meet The Team -

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Chris Glover (he/him)

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Founder, Certified Run Coach

Executive Director

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Craig Kent (he/him)

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German Village Run Club Founder

Board Member / Co Secretary

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Vanessa Rivera (they/she)

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Community Leader

Board Member / Co Secretary

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Daryl (Stretch) Murphy (he/him)

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Founder Miles for Justice and Easton Run Club

Board Member / Co Treasurer

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Malik Willoughby

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Black Men Run Columbus Captian

Bronzeville Active Founder

Board Member / Co Treasurer

Connect with Us

Charity ID: 42-2317244

65 Jefferson Ave

Columbus OH, 43219

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