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Tour de Lopez
April 8, 2019
Coming April 27, 2019. Take a ride around the Jewel of the San Juan Islands! In its sixteenth year, the Tour de Lopez is a family-friendly, untimed cycling event on Lopez Island, the third largest of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in the northwest corner of Washington state. Referred to by some as the Friendly […]
Olympic Peninsula BirdFest
April 5, 2019
Coming April 12-14, 2019. Get ready birders…it’s time for the Olympic Peninsula BirdFest! This is the 16th annual festival, and the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington provides the setting for viewing a diverse group of birds, including the Bald and Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Pygmy Owl, and Red-breasted Sapsucker, to name just a few. […]
National Women’s Half Marathon and 8K
April 4, 2019
Coming May 5, 2019. This one’s for the ladies! Celebrating its second year, the National Women’s Half Marathon and 8K promises a fun day of fitness in the heart of Washington DC. The race starts and finishes at West Potomac Park, home to the FDR Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. Expect a relatively flat […]
Highland Fling Race
April 3, 2019
Coming April 27, 2019. Kilts are welcome but optional! The Highland Fling Race is a grueling 53 mile timed race along Scotland’s premier long distance route, the West Highland Way. Runners from all over the world vie for a coveted spot in this ballot-allocated race that is limited to 1000 lucky entrants. This point-to-point trail ultramarathon […]
Levi’s Presidio 10
April 1, 2019
Coming April 14, 2019. A race that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge? Yes, please! The Levi’s Presidio 10 offers 3 distances: 10 mile, 10K, or 5K, with the promise of an over and back on the Golden Gate Bridge for the first 2 lengths. Choose the latter if you want to run with your stroller. […]
Vac and Dash April Fools Day 5K Classic
March 29, 2019
Coming April 1, 2019. A 5K race that has you running through a basement in someone’s house…sound like an April Fools Day prank? Close. It’s the Vac and Dash April Fools Day 5K Classic, otherwise referred to as the 4,828,036 Millimeter Classic (yep, that’s 3.1 miles). Runners start at the Stanly County Family YMCA in Albemarle, North […]
Chicks with Nuts
March 28, 2019
Coming April 12, 2019. Climb Joshua Tree National Park with Chicks with Nuts! This ladies-only weekend workshop gives you the scoop on trad or traditional climbing: fundamentals, gear placement, anchor building skills, lead climbing techniques, and self-rescue tactics. The hands-on instruction is very individualized with one instructor for every 2 students. Lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 […]
Jordan: Women’s Expedition with Intrepid Travel
March 26, 2019
Coming May 20, 2019. Visit an exotic locale with like-minded women and Intrepid Travel. Their Jordan: Women’s Expedition travels to this country located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe for an 8-day adventure. Along with guided tours of the historic site of Petra and the capital city of Amman, you’ll float in the Dead […]
NYRR New York Mini 10K
March 25, 2019
Coming June 8, 2019. Get ready for the world’s original road race exclusively for women! It’s the NYRR New York Mini 10K, founded in 1972 and named for the miniskirt. A popular race with over 8,000 runners, ranging from the elite athletes to the first-timers, the goal of the race is to “empower women of all […]
Golden Nugget Triathlon
March 22, 2019
Coming May 19, 2019. Strike the mother load at the Golden Nugget Triathlon! This women-only tri is held in Anchorage and is one of Alaska’s most popular races, with entries capped at 1,600. The first leg is a 500 yard swim – 10 laps or 20 lengths in an indoor pool. The second leg is […]
Hog and Jog 5K Family Fun Run
March 19, 2019
Coming April 20, 2019. Go whole hog at the Hog and Jog 5K Family Fun Run! The race will be held in southern Utah at Unity Park in Ivins. Besides lots of hilariously dressed runners (have you seen a piece of bacon running around before?!), you can expect music and selfie stations along the course. Though […]
Cherry Blossoms Galore Tour
March 18, 2019
Starting March 18, 2019. Spring has almost sprung! This year’s predicted cherry blossom peak blooming time is April 3rd, so be sure to sign up now for the Cherry Blossoms Galore Tour with USA Guided Tours. On this 4 hour walking tour, you’ll revel in the beauty of the sea of blooms along Washington, DC’s Potomac […]
Dirty Leprechaun
March 15, 2019
Coming March 16, 2019. Not that kind of dirty! We’re talking mud at the Dirty Leprechaun, held on Lee Farms, just outside of Portland, Oregon. Yep, lots of mud since this is an actual, working farm so some of the 20+ obstacles will take you through swamp areas with mud that is chest high (yikes!), some great […]
Las Vegas St. Patrick’s Day Run
March 14, 2019
Coming March 16, 2019. Don’t forget your green running shorts! It’s the Las Vegas St. Patrick’s Day Run, also known as the descriptive, Six Tunnels to Hoover Dam. A Scottish bagpiper kicks off the race with distinctive music as you choose from several distances: 1 mile, 5K, 12K and half marathon. The course is scenic, taking runners and […]
Shamrockin’ Run 8K
March 13, 2019
Coming March 17, 2019. Are you feeling lucky? Even if you’re not, you’ll still have fun at the Shamrockin’ Run 8K! This fast, flat 8K starts and ends at Audubon Park with a portion of the course going through the beautiful Garden District area of New Orleans. In true Irish fashion, there will be bag pipers and […]
Women Outside Adventure Forum by Backcountry Experience
March 12, 2019
Coming March 19, 2019. Be inspired and empowered at the Women Outside Adventure Forum by Backcountry Experience (BCEXP). Going on its fourth year, this Durango, Colorado based business has hosted this three day event showcasing exceptional female adventurers. The evening talks feature ultrarunner Kelly Halpin, adventure journalist Morgan Tilton, National Geographic Adventurer Hilaree Nelson, REEL ROCK […]
Durham Women’s Half Marathon and 8K
March 11, 2019
Coming March 17, 2019, Here’s a new half marathon just for us ladies! This is the inaugural year for the Durham Women’s Half Marathon and 8K, a celebration of female runners in North Carolina. A timed race with a wave start system based on your estimated finish time, the half marathon and 8K courses start and […]
Women’s Bike Maintenance Clinic at Whitefish Bike Retreat
March 8, 2019
Coming June 1, 2019. Start planning now, because this is a popular one! The Women’s Bike Maintenance Clinic, offered at the Whitefish Bike Retreat, is limited to 14 lucky ladies, so be sure to sign up now to not miss out. Located next to the Whitefish Trail in the resort town of Whitefish in northwestern Montana, […]
Mt. Bachelor Sunchaser Spring
March 7, 2019
It’s almost here! Sunchaser Spring at Mt. Bachelor is that special time of year when you can ski and snowboard in the spring sunshine. Mt. Bachelor, in Central Oregon, has the largest ski area in the Cascades, and all 4,318 acres of terrain are scheduled to remain open every day through the end of April! […]
Blarney Blitz
March 6, 2019
Coming March 16, 2019. Remember to wear your green! The Blarney Blitz is a big celebration of St. Patrick’s Day held in the city of Peoria, in central Illinois. There’s a 5K run/walk on a flat course along the riverfront, followed by a party with live Irish music, food, and of course, green drinks at the […]
Smith Rock Climbing and Yoga with Outward Bound
March 5, 2019
Coming March 24, 2019. Rock pose and rock climbing! Join Outward Bound for their Smith Rock Climbing and Yoga, a six-day course just for women. Identified as the birthplace of sport climbing and one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, this central Oregon location offers a stunning setting with sheer cliffs and spires of tuff and […]
Ladies AllRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp
March 4, 2019
Coming March 30, 2019. Spring will soon be here, so it’s time to start thinking about dusting off that mountain bike. Head to Bend, Oregon for the Ladies AllRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp, a one-day course held in conjunction with the Bend Women’s March and Outdoor Women’s Fest. Bend is a great place to explore the […]
March Women’s Ski Camp at Snowbird
March 1, 2019
Coming March 10, 2019. Learn from the “ski industry’s fear specialist”! The March Women’s Ski Camp at Snowbird will be led by Mermer Blakeslee, accomplished author of A Conversation With Fear, an insightful book chronicling the philosophy and strategies she’s developed about fear, learning, and innovation. Designed for ladies comfortable on the blue and black runs, the camp […]
Tour De Patrick
February 28, 2019
Coming March 2, 9, 16, 2019. Celebrate the luck of the Irish throughout the month of March! The Tour De Patrick is a series of three 5K races held in different locations in Rhode Island. The first is the Irish 5K in Pawtucket, followed by the St. Pat’s 5K in Providence, and finally the Shamrock Shuffle, […]