The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) recommends the following safety guidelines for runners.

• DO take a self-defense class from a well-qualified instructor.
• DON'T run with headphones. They will make you less aware of your surroundings and put you at greater risk for injury, accident or attack.
• DO run with your dog, if possible.
• DON'T run the same route every day.
• DO tell someone your running route before you leave, and the estimated length of time you'll be gone.
• DON'T run after dark
• DO run with a partner.
• DO carry a quarter. (change or a cell phone, rwc) In case of an emergency, you can call a friend.
• DO wear reflective clothing or running gear when running at dawn or dusk.
• DO run against traffic.
• DON'T run in unpopulated or unfamiliar areas.
• DO carry identification (with your name, phone number and blood type).
• DON'T wear jewelry.
• DO ignore verbal harassment.
• DO use your intuition about a person or an area.
• DO practice memorizing license tags or identifying characteristics of strangers.