The Professional Trail Running Association (PTRA)  is a global athlete-run nonprofit dedicated to upholding values of the trail running community. The PTRA Women’s Equality Workgroup works with the PTRA Accessibility, Inclusion, and Diversity (AID) Workgroup on the “Here for the Women’s Race” campaign. 

The money raised in this initiative aims to increase visibility of untold and overlooked stories in trail and ultrarunning by supplying grants for creatives who wish to highlight female athletes, specifically female athletes across age, ability, color, gender expression, and sexual orientation. 

This will be done by providing grants to creatives and community organizers who highlight the contributions and experiences of these athletes through their projects through media, events, or community programs. The fund aims to amplify the presence and recognition of female athletes in trail and ultrarunning, promoting equity and inspiring future generations.

Applications opening in Fall 2024. An external steering committee, which will include diverse representation across age, race, ability, gender, and sexual orientation, will oversee the grant process to ensure inclusivity.

We are committed to continual improvement as we strive to create a more inclusive community.

The tshirt “Here for the women’s race” is a campaign to raise money for the Women in Trailrunning Fund that started presentably in Western States and will be sold online in the future. When making a donation for this fund- please write “Women’s Trailrunning Project Fund” in the donation description. You can see the details here: 

PRO TRAIL RUNNERS ASSOCIATION

Name of the bank: PostFinance SA (Mingerstrasse 20, 3030 Berne)

IBAN: CH38 0900 0000 1636 0907 1

BIC: POFICHBEXXX

Clearing number: 090002

Subject: Women’s Trailrunning Project Fund

Thank you for your contribution! If you wish to apply for a grant from this fund-more information coming Oct 2024.