Since 2013, Janji has been exploring ways to use running as a force for good.

Janji Grants is the next step forward, a giveback program reinforcing our commitment to inspire wonder through movement, for all.

Each month, Janji will award a $10,000 grant to a grassroots organization that is building community, reducing barriers to participation, or offering education and mentorship to welcome new runners into the sport.

2026 Spring Grant Recipients:

Northeast Runners Alliance

Northeast Runners Alliance (NeRA) is an alliance of road and trail runners from around the Northeastern United States. Their mission is to build and connect a community centered around running that encourages engagement and collaboration, stewardship, and responsible use of shared spaces.

Women In Ultrarunning

Women In Ultrarunning is designed to help welcome more women into the sport of ultrarunning in a dynamic and inclusive way. They aim to create gender equity and help the ultrarunning community become a space where all women feel safe, welcomed, and supported.

Friendship Miles

Friendship Miles is more than a movement - it's a call to action where runners of all levels, abilities, ethnicities, unique needs, sexual orientations, and backgrounds can gather to make a friend. Their mission is to foster connections, to celebrate unity, and to create an inclusive haven where everyone finds their unique stride amongst others.

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Native Women Run

Native Women Run (NWR) provides community-centered programming that increases access, visibility, and belonging for Native women in running spaces. Through fostering sisterhood and community, NWR strengthens the voices and visibility of Native women runners everywhere.

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Runners for Public Lands

Runners for Public Lands envisions a world where everyone has access to healthy, runnable landscapes. They empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for all through community stewardship events, education, and civic engagement.

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Tierra Libre Run

Tierra Libre Run is building the infrastructure for lasting BIPOC representation in trail and ultra-distance running. Since launching at TrailCon in 2025, they are the most comprehensive, independent, and BIPOC-led effort to shift the state of representation in trail running.

previous recipients

Native Women Run

Native Women Run (NWR) provides community-centered programming that increases access, visibility, and belonging for Native women in running spaces. Through fostering sisterhood and community, NWR strengthens the voices and visibility of Native women runners everywhere.

Runners for Public Lands

Runners for Public Lands envisions a world where everyone has access to healthy, runnable landscapes. They empower runners to protect public lands and expand access to nature for all through community stewardship events, education, and civic engagement.

Tierra Libre Run

Tierra Libre Run is building the infrastructure for lasting BIPOC representation in trail and ultra-distance running. Since launching at TrailCon in 2025, they are the most comprehensive, independent, and BIPOC-led effort to shift the state of representation in trail running.

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