Modern Logo for Runners League

I’m getting ready to debut “Runners League,” a performance-focused brand for everyday athletes, and I need a logo that can sprint effortlessly from a tiny social-media avatar to a huge finish-line banner. I’m after an Illustrative look—clean yet with enough character to feel human—so please avoid minimalist icons or overly abstract marks.

Key visual cues I want to see: a bold runner figure, a nod to running shoes, and either a track curve or stretch of road that ties the scene together. The palette should lean muted and sophisticated (think rich charcoals, deep olives, warm greys), nothing loud or neon.

Because this mark will live on race shirts, event signage, flyers, merch, and online graphics, fully scalable vector artwork is essential. When we’re done, I’ll need:
• Primary full-color logo in AI, EPS, and SVG
• One-color and reverse versions for screen-printing
• High-res PNG/JPG exports for web and socials
• A quick reference sheet outlining color codes, fonts, clear space, and minimum size

I’ll supply quick feedback on sketches, and I’m planning for a couple of revision rounds to nail the final look. If you’ve built sports or active-lifestyle branding before, link me to it and let me know your expected timeline for first concepts. Can’t wait to see a mark runners everywhere will be proud to wear.