Running Ambassador

Do you love running and want to inspire others to discover its benefits? The Running Ambassador course will give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to share your passion for running with your community.

As a running ambassador, you’re not a coach or an elite athlete — you’re someone who leads by example, encourages others, and helps make running safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone. This course is designed to equip you with practical skills in leadership, communication, and motivation so you can support runners of all abilities.

Through engaging lessons, you’ll explore:

• How to effectively communicate the physical, mental, and social benefits of running

• The role of a running ambassador and the RISE framework (Run-focussed, Inclusive, Safe, Encouraging)

• Public speaking and storytelling skills to inspire others

• How to recognise and respond to common psychological barriers

• Signposting to programmes, clubs, parkrun, and expert resources

• Safety essentials, from traffic awareness to medical considerations

• Core running theory, including energy systems, fuelling, and training adaptation

This course is for runners who want to make a difference: whether you’re supporting beginners, leading community runs, or simply sharing the joy of running with friends and colleagues.

No prerequisites are required. All you need is a passion for running and a desire to help others enjoy it too.

Join today and become a Running Ambassador — inspiring, supporting, and empowering others to run with confidence. On completion of the course, you will receive a Udemy-issued Running Ambassador certificate.