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Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon
September 30, 2014
October 26, 2014. Feel the music! The inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Oasis Vancouver Half Marathon couldn’t be set in a more beautiful area. With the backdrop of the mountains and ocean nearby, this half marathon course takes you over a few hills, through Stanley Park, along the sea wall, skirting Chinatown and past the Port […]
Good Dog – Dirty Dog 5K Walk/Run
September 30, 2014
October 18, 2014. For a barking good time, grab your dog and check out the Good Dog – Dirty Dog 5K Walk/Run. Held at Folsom Lake, California, this inaugural fun run gives you a choice between walking along the shore of Folsom lake or running the trails under old oak trees. There’s an aid station […]
C.R.F.C. Santa Cruz Island 23K Eco-Extreme Trail Race
September 29, 2014
Coming November 1, 2014. A challenging trail run on the largest island in California. The C.R.F.C. Santa Cruz Island 23K Eco-Extreme Trail Race is a demanding but scenic race held on one of the Channel Islands, off the coast of southern California. After a 1-1.5 hour boat ride, the course starts at sea level at […]
Competitours
September 26, 2014
Ever dreamed of participating in the Amazing Race but didn’t want to deal with all the drama? Well, now you can with Competitours! This is an adventure with 12 pairs of teams (you and your best TrailblazerGirl-friend?) in which you will be competing in fun and quirky challenges over a period of 10 days. Expect […]
Spokes for Hope Ride
September 25, 2014
Coming November 8, 2014. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirls for the Spokes for Hope Ride in Southern Utah. Four distance options to choose – 30, 50, 70, and 94 mile – with corresponding climbs of 658 ft, 1,495 ft, 2,417 ft, and 2,972 ft, respectively. Expect warm weather and sunshine, fully stocked rest stops, a tasty […]
France: Castles of Loire Valley by WomanTours
September 23, 2014
Coming May 19, 2015. Ooo la la! Cycle the Loire Valley with WomanTours new tour next spring. This is a great vacation for beginner to moderate level cyclists who want to explore France and the stunning castles of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A 7-day tour with 5 cycling days, you’ll travel […]
GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Canada
September 22, 2014
Coming October 12, 2014. We’ve become enchanted with the picturesque city of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, and what better way to see this city, known as the “City of Gardens”, than to participate in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon next month. The course offers views of Victoria Harbour, BC Legislative Buildings, Steamship Terminal Building, […]
Mudderella
September 19, 2014
Coming September 20 (Virginia), and October 4 (California), 2014. You’ve heard of Cinderella…well, now there’s Mudderella! This is no Disney Princess, this is a fun and challenging event for us girls (and boys, if invited by a girl!) that has 12-15 obstacles over a course of 5-7 miles and as the name implies, mud! With […]
Fly Fishing Faire, Mammoth
September 18, 2014
Coming September 19, 2014. TrailblazerGirl anglers will enjoy this weekend’s Fly Fishing Faire put on by the International Federation of Fly Fishers. Held at Mammoth Lakes, California, this 3-day event covers a plethora of hands-on clinics and workshops for all levels on topics including fly-tying, techniques, rod building, fly casting, outings, and the latest and […]
Catalina Island Triathlon
September 17, 2014
Coming November 1, 2014. A picture perfect end-of-season triathlon…check out the Catalina Island Triathlon. This half mile swim, 15K bike, and 3.1 mile run on the beautiful island of Catalina is a great way to enjoy the small island off the coast of Los Angeles. The water is clear and cool, and if you’re lucky, […]
Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon 2014
September 17, 2014
Coming October 25, 2014. Running, wine, and fun! That’s the Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon in a nutshell! This very popular event, which sells out early (you’ve been warned, so sign up now!), is in the beautiful Alexander and Dry Creek Valley of California’s Wine Country. The course takes you through autumn-colored vineyards and gentle […]
Appalachian Inn-to-Inn Ride by Hidden Trails, Quebec
September 16, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. The perfect time of year to enjoy the fall colors in Quebec. And what better way to explore nature’s gorgeous color than on horseback with Hidden Trails’ Appalachian Inn-to-Inn Ride. TrailblazerGirl riders will revel in this trail riding adventure on a Black Canadian, Appaloosa or Quarter horse with 5-7 hours of riding […]
Puglia Bike Tour by Backroads
September 15, 2014
Coming May 12, 2015. It’s not too early to start planning a special Mother’s Day trip with Backroads. Their Puglia Bike Tour has a Mother-Daughter departure to the unspoiled beauty of the southeastern tip of Italy. This 6 day tour includes pedaling through countrysides and past forests of hundred-year-old olive trees, visits to 2 World Heritage […]
Friends of Joshua Tree Climb Smart
September 12, 2014
Coming October 17, 2014. TrailblazerGirl climbers should head to Joshua Tree National Park for the Friends of Joshua Tree Climb Smart. This 3 day event held at the popular rock climbing park in southeastern California includes clinics to hone your climbing skills, sunrise yoga, star gazing sessions, a silent auction, and more. Looks to be […]
Intermediate French Riviera by WalkingWomen
September 11, 2014
Coming October 12, 2014. Bonjour la France! Enjoy the French Riviera with WalkingWomen’s intermediate level tour. Your home base for this 7 night adventure will be Menton, located on the border between France and Italy and known as la perle de la France (“The Pearl of France”) for it’s beautiful subtropical climate, colorful gardens, seaport, […]
Freak’n Farmer, Canada
September 11, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. You gotta love the name! The Freak’n Farmer is described by some as harder than a Tough Mudder event. Held at Covert Farms Family Estate in British Columbia, Canada, this is an adventure obstacle race inspired by the grueling tasks that “farm hands had to perform in the dry blistering heat […]
Zombie Evasion, Canada
September 9, 2014
Various dates and locations. Be prepared for the zombie apocalypse! Sign up for one of the Zombie Evasion events in Canada for a ghoulishly fun time in October. These are 5K chip-timed individual and team races. You’ll have 1-4 flags that serve as your “lives” that the zombies are trying to capture as you run […]
Color Fun Fest 5K
September 9, 2014
Various dates and location throughout 2014. A colorful day AND night event! The Color Fun Fest 5K is an either a daytime event filled with bright colors or an evening of blacklights and glowing colors. Expect 5 color stations along the 5K route with thousands of pounds of color showering runners and music blasting all […]
Snow Goddess Retreats in Japan
September 4, 2014
Various dates in the first 3 months of 2015. Pack your skis, grab your snow-loving TrailblazerGirl-friends and sign up for one of the Snow Goddess Retreats in Japan! Hakuba, in the Northern Japanese Alps and host of the Nagano Winter Olympics, is your destination for this winter holiday. Skiers and snow boarders of all levels are […]
Canadian Rockies Heli Run
September 2, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. Unique trail running adventure in the Canadian Rockies and…a helicopter ride! The Canadian Rockies Heli Run offers two special options: a two person team marathon or a solo half marathon. If you choose the team option, one person runs from the Cline River Heliport to a beautiful alpine lake and flies […]
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
September 2, 2014
Coming June 7, 2015. An ultra-popular triathlon in one of the most beautiful cities in the world (okay, we’re a little biased!). Mark your calendars for September 1, 2014, because that’s the date the lottery registration opens for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Past years have sold out within hours, so don’t be disappointed, because […]
Race Across South Africa
August 28, 2014
Coming June 7, 2015. This is for die-hard TrailblazerGirl bikers only! The Race Across South Africa is a 2,300 km mountain bike event from Pietermaritzburg, along the Freedom Trail to Diemersfontein (outside Wellington). It is a non-stop, unsupported race, limited to 60 participants, and must be completed within 26 days (the record is an amazing […]
Japan Fall Tour by Women Traveling the World
August 26, 2014
Coming October 24, 2014. Grab a group of TrailblazerGirl-friends and say “konnichiwa” to Japan! Women Traveling the World has a Japan Fall Tour that covers the beautiful cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima. Highlights include visits to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todaijhi […]
Wanderlust 108
August 21, 2014
Coming September 13, 2014. Head to Brooklyn for Wanderlust 108, a “mindful triathlon”. This all-day event starts with a 5K run, followed by a guided meditation set to music, and finishing with a massive outdoor yoga class. The core mission of this event is to create community around mindful living. There’s a full lineup of […]