TIERRA LIBRE RUN

Mentor Program

Community-powered mentorship by BIPOC runners, for BIPOC runners. Share your trail running journey with newcomers to our sport and help build the spaces where we can all thrive.

Trail runners supporting each other

Community-Powered Mentorship

Our mentorship connects BIPOC runners further along in their journey with athletes funded through our BIPOC Athlete Fund who are preparing for their first trail race. You remember what those early trail days felt like—the excitement, the nerves, figuring out what works. Now you can be the person who helps someone transition from their first race to building a lasting trail running practice, sharing the trails that changed everything for you.

How It Works

1. Share Your Story

Tell us about your trail running journey and why you want to mentor

2. Get Thoughtfully Matched

We pair you with a funded athlete preparing for their first trail race

3. Guide & Support

Help them transition from first race to building a lasting trail running journey

Ready to Pay It Forward?

You've navigated the trailheads where you stood out, found your rhythm despite the stares, and discovered the mountains that became your sanctuary. Your story—the struggles, the victories, the trails that saved you—can light the way for someone just starting. That's the power of community built by us, for us.

Questions? Email us at team@tierralibrerun.org