Kindness for ourselves and the planet.

The Running Kind is an environmentally sustainable company dedicated to moving the sport of running to zero-carbon. We host zero-carbon racing events and provide easy access to resources for runners to learn about the environmental impact they each have as individuals and as runners, whether they are competing on the amateur or professional level. The Running Kind is committed to putting the knowledge and power to fight climate-change into everyone’s hands… and feet.

our crew

aimee kohler [aims]

she/her

Aims is the heart and mind behind The Running Kind. She is a trail runner, climate activist, run coach and race director on a mission to move the sport to Climate Neutral. She started The Running Kind in 2022 with a vision to unite the community in beautiful spaces. Her hope is to help runners connect the dots and urge everyone to fight for the natural places we utilize in this sport.

founder

mike & dee kohler

operations

he/him & she/her

Mike & Dee are the backbone of all our operations at The Running Kind. They are the sounding board for all of the crazy ideas Aimee comes up with and they have their boots on the ground when it comes to race day. You can usually find them timing our events!

em kohler

creative director

they/them

Em is the mastermind behind all of the graphics and designs for The Running Kind. They take Aimee’s shockingly scattered vision and bring it to life! On race day, you can often find Em out on the course, perched on a rock trying to get the perfect shot!

bree sharp [breezy]

party pacer

she/her

Usually we think of a party pacer as a running term, but Breezy brings it to a new level at The Running Kind events. She is on the mic, pumping the jams and keeping the vibes riding high! Breezy is our ultimate Running Kind hype girl!

devon walker [dev]

photo

she/her

Devon has been with us since the start of The Running Kind and always understands the assignment. Rain or shine, you can find Devon out on the course snapping photos of our stellar runners! Even though she isn’t a runner, she is up to speed on all the running news so feel free to pick her brain about Barkley Marathons or even Big’s Backyard.

ambassadors