Running should feel freeing. It should clear the mind, strengthen the body, and help us feel connected to our communities. But for too many women and girls, running outdoors also comes with fear, hesitation, or an exhausting mental checklist of safety precautions.
” I have to put so many things in place when I run alone… I take my phone, don’t wear headphones, stick to well-lit routes. But ultimately, I’m on edge the whole time. “
Comments like this are all too common – and they highlight a reality women and girls face every day.
Recent research shows:
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92% of women worry about their safety while running
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51% fear physical attack
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38% have experienced harassment
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Many report anxiety, reduced confidence, and even giving up running altogether
No one should feel like this. No one should have to stop doing something they love because they don’t feel safe.
That’s why She Runs exists – to help women and girls run …
Discover the She Runs Community
She Runs is more than a running group – it’s a supportive community bringing people together to create safer, more confident running for women and girls across Rossendale. Join our Facebook community to connect with runners, supporters, and local clubs who care about safer streets and stronger communities.
Here you can:
• Share running routes, tips, and experiences
• Talk openly about safety, empowerment, and community initiatives
• Connect with like-minded people who want to make a positive difference
• Help shape events, campaigns, and projects that support women and girls
Everyone is welcome – because safer running benefits all of us.
She Runs Launches in Rossendale
Last week, She Runs officially launched at Marl Pits Running Track, bringing together partners and community leaders to kick off this exciting new movement.
Thank you to Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Councillor Kimberley Whitehead, Andy MacNae MP, and Gemma Rooke, Chair of Safer Rossendale, for supporting the launch, and to the Rossendale running clubs who made Launch Week a success: Rossendale Leisure Couch to 5K, Monday Run Club, Harriers Run Club, Rossendale Triathlon Club, Casked Running Club, Robin Hood Runners, Rossy Runners, Move with Mollie x Isabakes Run Club, and Junior Parkrun Haslingden.
Find out more about getting involved by emailing Jodie at Jodie.English@rltrust.co.uk
She Runs Local Business Collaborations
We’re so excited to announce that She Runs Rossendale has teamed up with two local businesses, SOLIS and Trēs to support our community and help make running and outdoor activity safer, healthier, and more confident
Trēs – Health, Recovery & Wellbeing
We’re thrilled to be working with Trēs (based in Haslingden), who combine cutting-edge biohacking, advanced skin therapies, and natural aesthetic treatments to help you feel your best – inside and out.
DISCOUNT CODE: SHERUNS15
15% off the following treatments:
• Infrared sauna
• Cryotherapy chamber
• Red light therapy
• Lymphatic drainage massage
• Japanese head spa
Discover more on their website (click here)
SOLIS – Reflective Runwear
SOLIS (founded in Helmshore) specialise in high-performance reflective running apparel, designed for runners training in dark, low-light, early morning, or evening conditions. Their gear combines safety, comfort, and style so you can keep moving, whatever the daylight.
DISCOUNT CODE: SHERUNS20
20% off SOLIS running clothing*
*Terms & Conditions apply – click here.
2026 Survey - She Runs survey
Between 15th January & 2nd February 2026, as part of the She Runs Movement we conducted an online survey, to understand how safe people—predominantly women—feel when running or being physically active outdoors in Rossendale, particularly during darker hours. Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our survey.
Let’s keep the conversations going about safer, brighter running in Rossendale.
