Runner Template (388 Runner) is a free static HTML CSS website template from TemplateMo that ships with a curved slider on the homepage and six standard pages, making it a ready-made starting point for portfolio and small-business sites.
What is Runner Template?
Runner Template is a free HTML CSS website layout created by TemplateMo and published on templatemo.com on 17 January 2014. It is a static multi-page template: the homepage features a curved image slider, and the package includes six standard pages covering blog posting, a portfolio gallery, multi-column layouts, and a contact form. The template is built with plain HTML and CSS (no JavaScript framework stated), distributed as a ZIP archive that you can upload to any static web host. It is tagged "silver", "html", and "3-column" in TemplateMo's directory, indicating its color scheme and layout structure.
Key Features
- Free for commercial use — The template is 100% free to download and edit for both commercial and non-commercial websites; no license fee is mentioned.
- Curved homepage slider — The homepage integrates a slider with curved edges, built into the template.
- Six standard pages — The download includes a homepage, blog post, portfolio gallery, multiple-column layout pages, and a contact form page, giving a complete site structure.
- Three-column layout option — Tagged as a 3-column design, the template offers multi-column content layouts for presenting information side by side.
- Contact form page — A contact form is included in the page set; TemplateMo links to a separate "Simple Contact Form" PHP script for server-side handling.
- Static HTML CSS — No database or server-side engine is required, so the template works on GitHub Pages, Netlify, or any classic web hosting.
Who is it for?
- Freelance designers and creatives who need a quick portfolio site exhibiting a gallery and blog posts.
- Small business owners who want a simple multi-page website with a contact form and service information in columns.
- Students and beginners learning HTML and CSS, who can use the template as a study project and modify it freely.
What can you do with it?
- Portfolio photographers: Display a curated gallery of images using the portfolio page and use the blog to share behind-the-scenes updates.
- Local businesses: Build a site with multiple columns for services or pricing, a contact form for inquiries, and a blog for announcements.
- Web developers: Use the six-page HTML structure as a base and integrate the linked PHP contact script to handle form submissions.
Pricing
Runner Template is free. TemplateMo states it is 100% free to download for anyone, with permission to edit and use it in commercial or non-commercial projects.
FAQ
Is Runner Template really free?
Yes, TemplateMo states it is 100% free to download, edit, and use for both commercial and non-commercial websites.
What pages are included in Runner Template?
The template includes six standard pages: a homepage with a curved slider, a blog post page, a portfolio gallery, multiple-column layouts, and a contact form.
How do I handle the contact form submissions?
The template is static HTML, so the included contact form needs a server-side script. TemplateMo provides a separate "Simple Contact Form" PHP script that you can download and link to the form.
When was Runner Template published?
Runner Template was added to TemplateMo on 17 January 2014. The page shows 131,590 views and 28,351 downloads at the time of listing.
