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Sisters on the Fly: Rivers of Awe Fishing
June 20, 2014
Coming July 29, 2014. Okay, lady anglers, this is the trip for you! The Sisters on the Fly has a Rivers of Awe Fishing expedition planned for late July in Montana. You’ll have 4 full day of guided fly-fishing on the Big Horn and the Little Big Horn Rivers. No gear? Not to worry, they’ll […]
London to Paris 24 Ride
June 19, 2014
Coming September 6, 2014. Start in London and arrive in Paris 24 hours later. No big deal? Well, it is a big deal when you and 350 of your cycling buddies are traveling the 280 miles by BIKE during this 24 hour period! It’s the London to Paris 24 Ride. This amazing journey is fully […]
Lady Liberty Sharkfest
June 18, 2014
Coming June 29, 2014. An inaugural open-water swim in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty! The Lady Liberty Sharkfest is a 1.5 mile swim starting just off Liberty Island, past Ellis Island, along the Jersey City shoreline, then into the Morris Canal to finish at Liberty Landing Marina in Liberty State Park, New Jersey. […]
La Grande Classique – Paris to Versailles
June 17, 2014
Coming September 28, 2014. A royal race. La Grande Classique – Paris to Versailles takes runners from the base of the Eiffel Tower to the Palace of Versailles. The 16km route travels through city streets, parks, and includes a climb of more than 120m over 2km. Sign up now, as the race is limited to […]
Reykjavik Marathon
June 16, 2014
Coming August 23, 2014. A marathon in the world’s northernmost capital in a sovereign state. The Reykjavik Marathon is a relatively intimate marathon offering 6 distances to choose from – marathon (expect about 1,000 participants), half marathon, marathon relay for teams of 2-4 people, 10K, 3K, and a Lazy Town Run for the kids. The […]
Stagecoach Line 100 Mile Ultra and Relay
June 13, 2014
Coming September 27, 2014. Take a run through old west history. The Stagecoach Line 100 Mile Ultra and Relay travels the former route that took lucky tourists from the small town of Flagstaff, Arizona to the Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This is a challenging race that certainly requires […]
XTERRA Trail Run World Championship
June 12, 2014
Coming December 7, 2014. Another reason to go to Hawaii (not that you needed one!)…the annual XTERRA Trail Run World Championship will be held at the beautiful Kualoa Ranch on the northeastern side of Oahu, just 45 minutes from Honolulu. This 4,000-acre working cattle ranch was the sight of many television shows and Hollywood films […]
Dignity Health Women’s Triathlon Festival
June 12, 2014
Coming September 6, 2014. Women-only triathlons are few and far between, and you’re in for a treat with the Dignity Health Women’s Triathlon Festival. You have a choice of FOUR women-only multisport events – triathlon, duathlon, super sprint triathlon, and super sprint duathlon. Held at Rancho Seco Park in the California’s Central Valley, expect warm […]
San Diego Costume Party Half Marathon & 5K / 10K
June 11, 2014
Coming July 13, 2014. Halloween in July? Well, not exactly, but the next best thing is to find a fun costume and sign up for the San Diego Costume Party Half Marathon & 5K/10K! It’s a out and back flat course starting at Qualcomm Stadium then along a paved road that is closed to traffic. […]
City2Surf
June 11, 2014
Coming August 10, 2014. Known as “The One to Run”, Australia’s City2Surf is certainly a popular race. Inspired by the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco, this 14K route starts in Sydney’s Hyde Park and finishes on Bondi Beach. The first race took place in 1971 with just over 2,000 competitors while last year’s […]
2014 FIFA World Cup
June 10, 2014
Coming June 12 – July 13, 2014. Jogar futebol! Or “Play soccer!” in this year’s FIFA World Cup host country’s official language. With a record five World Cup titles to its name and the distinction of being the only country to have played in all 19 previous editions of the tournament, Brazil is definitely a […]
Run in the Name of Love
June 9, 2014
Coming June 15, 2014. A Father’s Day run inspired by the memory of a young college student named Brian J Love. Run in the Name of Love has evolved into a 5K run for all those who would like to honor someone they love. It’s a beautiful, scenic route in Carmel along the coast of […]
Northern California Women’s Sailing Seminar
June 6, 2014
Coming September 20, 2014. Ahoy, TrailblazerGirl sailors! The Northern California Women’s Sailing Seminar offered through the Island Yacht Club in Alameda, California is the event for you. Though the 2014 schedule of classes has not been finalized yet, you can expect classroom, dockside, and on the water classes for those with all levels of experience. […]
Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014
June 5, 2014
October 5, 2014. One of the top endurance competitions in the world. The Atacama Crossing is a 7 day, 250 km, self-supported race. An ultra-challenging race with an elevation gain of 1,510 m, elevation loss of 2,210 m, extreme temperature ranges from 104°F during the day to 41°F at night, and varied terrain like salt […]
The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle
June 4, 2014
Coming October 4, 2014. The world’s largest Stand-Up-Paddle event. The Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle will be held at Salt Creek Beach, in Southern California. This is a new and larger venue for this expanding event allowing for several challenging races, 300 exhibitors, and plenty of room for spectators. Events include an […]
2014 World Championships of Land and Sand Yachting
June 3, 2014
Coming July 12, 2014. Sailing on land?! Yes! Check out the World Championships of Land and Sand Yachting this summer near Austin, Nevada. Come watch sailors representing 15 countries and 4 continents compete in various races over the course of a week on a windy, 6,000 foot high playa (dry lake). These fearless racers can […]
Nomads Tours & Expeditions’ Mongol Warriors Training
May 27, 2014
Coming June 2, and August 25, 2014. You too can be a fierce warrior…with Nomads Tours and Expeditions’ Mongol Warriors Training. This unique 9-day trip to Mongolia includes staying at Nomads’ ger camp (traditional round shaped dwelling), theory and practical lessons to become a warrior, archery and horse riding classes, cooking special Mongolian meals, visiting […]
Duke’s OceanFest, Hawaii
May 23, 2014
Coming August 16, 2014. A-lo-ha! Head to the gorgeous island of Oahu for Duke’s OceanFest. Held in honor of Hawaiian, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Olympic medal winner and widely regarded as Hawaii’s greatest athlete and the father of modern surfing. Nine days filled with ocean sports galore on world renowned Waikiki beach. There’ll be longboard surfing, […]
Bubble Run
May 22, 2014
Various dates and locations throughout 2014. Good clean fun! Check out a Bubble Run in a city near you. This 5K fun run is a blast with 6 foot Foam Bogs every kilometer that will leave you covered with a rainbow of colored foam. They also have Bubble-teers (volunteers + bubbles…get it?!) that are ready […]
Gladiator Rock’n Run
May 21, 2014
Various dates and locations throughout 2014. Don your battle gear and sign up for a Gladiator Rock’n Run near you! It’s a 5K course filled with extreme obstacles like the Trenches of Torment (crawling through pitch black underground trenches) and the Beast (a massive monster of a wall) and Ring My Bell (a 14 foot […]
Fat Dog 120 Trail Race
May 21, 2014
Coming August 15, 2014. Beautiful British Columbia. Described as the MOST scenic ultra race in Canada, the Fat Dog 120 Trail Race is certainly worthy of that distinction. But with that beauty comes some really tough trails – this point-to-point course is 120 miles long with some killer ascents and descents and a total elevation […]
SoCal Wine Country Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
May 20, 2014
June 14, 2014. What better way to spend the day than with a group of ladies, a scenic trail run, and…wine! The SoCal Wine Country Women’s Half Marathon & 5K is a challenging course at the Vail Lake Resort in Temecula, California (about an hour and a half southeast of Los Angeles). The course covers […]
Spartan Race Cruise
May 20, 2014
Coming March 6, 2015. Ahoy, matey! Join the first annual Spartan Race Cruise! Travel by a cruise ship with healthy dining (yes, healthy…on a cruise!) and health and fitness training along the way. Located in the Caribbean, this private island will be the site of an obstacle race for which Spartan is well known, and […]
ACE Conservation Vacation – Grand Canyon NP
May 13, 2014
Various dates in 2014. Looking for a vacation with more substance? Try American Conservation Experience’s (ACE) Conservation Vacation to Grand Canyon National Park. This non-profit organization has a number of voluntary service programs that contribute to the environmental restoration of America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, and other public lands. Grand Canyon National Park is […]