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GirlsRunFast Women’s 10K, 5K and Challenge
October 11, 2016
Coming November 20, 2016. Gather your TrailblazerGirls-friends and get ready for a fun race filled with some cool prizes. It’s the GirlsRunFast Women’s 10K, 5K and Challenge in Tempe, Arizona. This is a timed race where you can choose to run 10K , 5K, or challenge yourself by running the 10K AND the 5K! The race is […]
Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K race
October 7, 2016
Coming October 8-9, 2016. Get your polka dot dress ready for the Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K Race! Held in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, New York, this race pays homage to the actress, comedian, model, film-studio executive, and producer, even setting a world record in 2014, when they recreated the iconic I Love Lucy grape stomping […]
Flaming Leaves Festival
October 6, 2016
Coming October 8, 2016. Fall foliage and ski jumping. It must be Lake Placid, site of the Olympic Winter Games – once in 1932 and again in 1980 – and one of the best places to view the fall colors right now! Yes, this weekend is the annual Flaming Leaves Festival which features a thrilling competition between […]
Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women
October 6, 2016
Coming October 10, 2016. Celebrating it’s 40th year, the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women is a Columbus Day tradition for many. This is a fast and flat course with views of the beautiful Boston skyline and the Charles River. Given the main sponsor of the event, Tufts Health Plan, it’s no surprise that a health and fitness […]
2016 Maris Farms Haunted Woods
October 5, 2016
Now through October 31, 2016. This one’s for you thrill seekers! The Maris Farms Haunted Woods in Buckley, Washington, a little over an hour south of Seattle, is a “tour of terror” that includes a cast of creepy, scary characters that jump out at you. Trek through a half mile corn maze only to be […]
MIR Arctic Explorer by Private Train
October 4, 2016
Coming December 29, 2016. Voyage to Russia and the Northern Lights in style and comfort. The Arctic Explorer by Private Train tour from the folks at MIR, a company specializing in travel in Russia, takes you on a journey starting in St. Petersburg, across the Arctic Circle into Norway, then back to Russia through Murmansk, Petrozavodsk, Vladimir, Suzdal, and culminating in Moscow. The grand […]
Sailing the Caribbean aboard the Sea Cloud
October 4, 2016
Coming February 2017. The magic and romance of a tall ship! Join Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions on their Sailing the Caribbean aboard the Sea Cloud. The Sea Cloud is an authentic square-rigger tall ship with 4 masts, 30 sails, well appointed cabins, expansive and luxurious public spaces, and gourmet meals served in the dining room. The 8-day […]
Richardson Farm Corn Maze
October 3, 2016
Through October 30, 2016. Live long and prosper! Can you guess it? This year’s theme for Richardson Farm Corn Maze is a celebration of 50 years of Star Trek! Laying claim to being the World’s Largest Corn Maze, there are 9.1 miles of trails over 33 acres of live corn. Choose from 5 separate maze […]
Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Maze
October 3, 2016
Through October 10, 2016. The most fun you’ll ever have reclaiming Fort Ticonderoga! This icon of American history now has a corn maze in the distinctive star shape of the fort..it’s Fort Ticonderoga’s Heroic Maze! Located on the shores of New York’s Lake Champlain, this six-acre corn maze will entertain you with it’s “Engineer a […]
Cambridge 5K – Oktoberfest
September 30, 2016
Coming October 2, 2016. Do I smell beer and pretzels? It must be the Cambridge 5K – Oktoberfest! A fun, fast race in downtown Cambridge (Massachusetts, that is!) followed by an even funner Oktoberfest celebration. The post-race party includes music, local beer and cider, fresh baked pretzels, and delicious German food. Dust off the dirndls and lederhosen and […]
Autumn in the Berkshires with Easy Rider Tours
September 29, 2016
Coming October 2, 2016. Americana at its best! Easy Rider Tours 6 day/5 night, Autumn in the Berkshires, takes cyclists through western Massachusetts at the height of the fall foliage season. Visit quintessential New England villages, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Hancock Shaker Village, Gilded Age mansions, and Chesterwood, Daniel Chester French’s home and studio. Stay […]
Alaska: Northern Lights Ecotour with Gondwana Ecotours
September 29, 2016
Various dates in 2016 and 2017. Ever dreamed of seeing the Aurora Borealis? Then check out Gondwana Ecotours Northern Lights Ecotour in Alaska. This 6-day adventure is limited to 12 lucky guests who will experience local culture and amazing natural beauty. Highlights include: dogsledding; curling lessons; a visit to Chena Hot Springs; entry to Running Reindeer Ranch and the […]
Shenandoah Bike Foliage Festival
September 28, 2016
Coming October 14, 2016. Get out and enjoy the fall colors at the Shenandoah Bike Foliage Festival. It’s a weekend of cycling for all levels with well-marked courses including maps and cue sheets, SAG support, and plenty of rest stops with drinks, snacks, and the all-important port-a-potties. Choose from 11 courses from the family friendly 10 […]
Panic in the Dark 5K and Obstacle Course Run
September 27, 2016
Coming November 5, 2016. If you don’t get enough frights on Halloween, don’t fret because there’s Panic in the Dark just a few days later! Panic in the Dark is a 5K trail race or a super scary, untimed Obstacle Run and both are held in the dark, so remember your headlamp. The 5K will […]
The Great Pumpkin Haul
September 27, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. Only 2 miles…but add a bit of a challenge by carrying a big pumpkin! The Great Pumpkin Haul takes you through 2 miles of forests and open fields at the Chatfield Botanic Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. Before the race, pick out a pumpkin weighing 10-40 pounds (yes, 40 pounds, so arrive early […]
Denver Gorilla Run
September 26, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. No, you are not imagining things…it is a big group of gorillas and a smattering of yellow bananas in running shoes! Get ready for the Denver Gorilla Run, a fun 5K event that is a benefit fundraiser for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF). The MGCF is an international charity dedicated to saving the […]
Niagara Falls International Marathon
September 26, 2016
Coming October 30, 2016. One of the few marathons that starts in one country and finishes in another. It’s the Niagara Falls International Marathon, voted one of the most scenic marathons in Canada. The marathon course is relatively flat but can be windy and takes you through the residential streets of Buffalo, New York, eventually making […]
Winter Wellness Retreat at Retreat in the Pines
September 23, 2016
Coming December 2, 2016. Plan a respite for yourself before the craziness of the holidays begins. The Winter Wellness Retreat at Retreat in the Pines is designed to be a women’s restorative retreat. Nestled in 30 acres of pine trees in eastern Texas, this all-inclusive getaway is a chance to escape with your TrailblazerGirl-friends or make new […]
Mud & Chocolate Weekend
September 22, 2016
Coming November 5-6, 2016. Calling all chocolate lovers! It’s the Mud and Chocolate Weekend at the Redmond Watershed Preserve! If you’re a Chocoholic, there’s a 4.5 mile run on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. The course takes you through the wide dirt trails surrounded by an old growth forest of Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, […]
Bellin Women’s Half Marathon
September 21, 2016
Coming October 9, 2016. An inspiring event for women. The Bellin Women’s Half Marathon is held in Green Bay, Wisconsin and starts the weekend out right with a Women’s Inspiration Dinner on Friday including a pasta dinner (load up on the carbs for the race!) and nationally renowned key note speaker. Saturday is the big […]
Run Like Hell Half Marathon
September 21, 2016
Coming October 23, 2016. Have you picked out your Halloween costume yet? Well, it’s time to do that and sign up for the Run Like Hell Half Marathon! The course takes you through downtown Portland so there will be some small hills but expect beautiful Oregon mountain and river views, entertainment and race support every two miles, […]
Tone It Up Retreat
September 20, 2016
Coming September 22, 2016. The ultimate girlfriend weekend! Head to sunny SoCal for the Tone It Up Retreat. It’s 4 days of girl power with Booty Call Workouts, surfing lessons, SUP time, a Rosé 5K (yes, finish this 5K with a glass of rosé!), yoga, hiking, and a Q and A with the dynamic duo of […]
Color Me Rad 5K
September 19, 2016
Various dates and locations in 2016. Dare to be Rad…at a Color Me Rad 5K event! Described as the only 5K color run with 8 color stations, get ready to be colorized! Start out with a white t-shirt and prepare to be doused with liquids, powders, and gels in all the colors of the rainbow […]
Cycle the WAVE
September 16, 2016
Coming September 18, 2016. Hop on your bike to help raise awareness for a good cause. Cycle the WAVE (Women Against Violence Everywhere) is an all-women, untimed ride that brings in funds for domestic violence programs across Washington State. With four route options, riders of all levels are encouraged to participate: “Little Sister” (12 miles), “Girly Girl” […]