This is what Sport Activism looks like.

Whether you’re accruing vert in one of our races, volunteering your time to make our events unforgettable, donating to fuel the cause, or becoming part of our incredible family of sponsors, RUFA is all about taking action. Every contribution makes a difference, so come be a part of something special and help us breathe new life into our communities.

Upcoming Running Up For Air Events

Grandeur Peak

Salt Lake City, Utah

Feb 6-7, 2026

Mt. Sentinel

Missoula, MT

Feb 6-7, 2026

Moab Rim

Moab, UT

April 4th, 2026

Chuckanut Chinscraper

Bellingham, WA

MAY 9TH 2026

Gaisberg Mountain

Salzburg, Austria

SEPTEMBER 19th 2026

Staunton Rocks

Pine, Colorado

Feb 6-7, 2026

Malans Peak

Ogden, Utah

Feb 27-28, 2026

Tiger Mountain

Issaquah, Washington

APRIL 18TH, 2026

KYHV Peak

Provo, Utah

TBD 2026

Our Mission

The Up For Air Series unites our community over a shared passion for running and a desire to drive real, lasting change in the fight for cleaner air. Through endurance events and strategic partnerships, every vertical foot run and every hour volunteered multiplies support for nonprofits dedicated to air quality solutions, turning even small donations into greater impact. We tread lightly on the trails while standing firm in our commitment to a healthier planet and cleaner air for all.  Working for clean air is an endurance sport.

Support RUFA

Every donation counts to a good cause. All money raised is donated to an action group local to the area associated with each unique RUFA event.  All action groups have been carefully selected based on their successful influence strategies to improve air quality.

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$74,778.93 raised of $150,000 (as of 4/14/25)

Presenting Sponsor

Patagonia has been a supporter of RUFA since its inception. In June 2024, Patagonia partnered with RUFA to produce the Global Day of RUFA which saw 231,000 people participate, either virtually or at 75+ locations across the globe. It would not be RUFA if we did not also acknowledge that 285 MILLION feet of vert were logged with these efforts, but more importantly, it demonstrates the level of care that runners around the globe have for improving air quality.

Supporting Sponsors