Safe condition sign - green
Running man signs
The running man is the green sign of a person hurrying through a doorway that marks an escape route. These printable versions have no wording at all, so they work for any language and sit alongside your own text or a separate notice. You get the door on the left or right, and left, right and straight-ahead arrow versions. Each sign downloads in A5, A4 and A3, portrait and landscape. For signs with the words 'Fire exit' on them, see the fire exit set.
Running man (door right) sign
PDF, 49 KB. A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape.
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Choose your wording
5 versions. Each one downloads as a PDF in A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape.
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Running man (door left)
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Running man - arrow left
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Running man - arrow right
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Running man - arrow ahead
Download all 5 signs
Every wording, size and orientation in one ZIP file, 898 KB.
Print tips
- Print at "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page", so the margins stay even.
- Use thicker paper or card (160gsm or more) if the sign will be handled.
- For outdoor or long-term use, laminate it or buy a rigid version.
Where to use it
- Places where visitors may not read English
- Alongside a separate 'Fire exit' notice or door label
- Signage for schools, nurseries and community spaces with young or non-native readers
- Corridor junctions where a pictogram is quicker to read than text
- Temporary event layouts and hired halls
Questions
Why is it called the running man?
The symbol shows a stylised figure moving towards an open door, which is why it is widely called the running man. It marks an escape route.
Can I use it without any text?
On its own the symbol is understood by most people, but many premises add the words 'Fire exit' too. Your fire risk assessment, not this website, decides what you need.
Which direction should the figure face?
The figure faces the way people should go. Choose the door-on-the-left or door-on-the-right version to match the exit, or an arrow version for a corridor.
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