TAKE BACK THE TRACK
14 February 2027
#takebackthetrack
TAKE BACK THE TRACK
Our Vision is for women and gender-diverse runners to feel less alone, validated and a sense of
belonging and safety when running.
We strive to develop a growing movement that recognises the unacceptable experience of women and gender-diverse runners and fights for all runners to feel a sense of freedom and happiness when running.
Take back the track will elevate the stories of women and gender-diverse runners and utilise the power of storytelling to raise awareness to the violence and harassment experienced by women and gender-diverse runners.
OFFICIAL
LAUNCH
VIDEO
Video credit: Mitch Nivalis from MDP Photography and Video
CAMPAIGN GOALS
Development a movement of all runners saying enough is enough to the violence and harassment experienced by too many women and gender-diverse runners.
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Elevate the stories and experiences of women and gender-diverse runners who are either actively taking back the track and/or who have experienced violence or harassment whilst running.
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For male runners to actively show their solidarity with women and gender-diverse runners.
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For women and gender-diverse runners to take back the track and run freely with reduced fear and intimidation.
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GET TO KNOW OUR FOUNDER
SISSY AUSTIN | SHE/HER
Hey! I am Sissy Austin, the founder of Take Back the Track.
I am a Peek Woorroong, Keerraay Woorroong, Djab Wurrung
First Nations woman living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
I am a surviver of a running attack, a graduate of the Indigenous Marathon Project and a three-time Marathoner.
