May 26, 2015
Coming June 6, 2015. Happy National Trails Day! The country’s largest celebration of trails is just the day to get out and try the Run to the Ruts event at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Eastern Oregon. This is a challenging 10K run or 5K run/walk with a mixture of gravel road, […]
May 7, 2015
Coming June 7, 2015. Bring out your inner goddess with the Victoria Goddess Run in beautiful British Columbia, Canada! Choose from a 5K, 10K and half marathon, and you’ll be racking up brownie points as all 3 races benefit 3 local charities. The weekend is filled with activities like morning yoga, a Women’s Expo, live […]
March 30, 2015
Coming April 18, 2015. Follow the yellow brick road! The Garmin Marathon, In the Land of Oz is held in Olathe (a Shawnee Indian word for “beautiful”), just southwest of downtown Kansas City. Offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, kid’s run, and team relay courses, the event lives up to its host city’s name with beautiful […]
February 18, 2015
Coming March 1, 2015. Kick off the Year of the Ram with the Chinese New Year 5K/10K Run/Walk in San Francisco! The largest Chinatown outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America hosts this fun event that wind through Chinatown, North Beach and the Financial District. The course is mostly flat […]
February 13, 2015
Coming February 14, 2015. Grab you sweetie or your best TrailblazerGirl-friends and head to the City by the Bay on Valentine’s Day for the I Left My Heart in San Francisco 10K, Half Marathon. This fun, urban race starts with map indicating where 20 hearts are located throughout the city. Then, in teams of 1 […]
January 20, 2015
Coming February 1, 2015. The teams are set now, and we’re sure you’re getting ready to host a fantastic Super Bowl party, but before you break out the chips and dip, how about burning some calories beforehand? Check out the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Run/Walk in sunny southern California! It starts early so […]
November 26, 2014
Coming November 27, 2014. The oldest road race in the Midwest and at 105 years old, the third oldest in the nation. Get your family together and enter the W&S Thanksgiving Day Race in Cincinnati, Ohio. With an average starting temperature of 50 degrees, you’ll have ideal weather for this 10K run (or walk) through […]
October 6, 2014
Coming October 26, 2014. Time to start thinking about Halloween! What better way to kick things off than the Terrifying-10-Miler and Spooky 5K & 10K Race. Starting at Salt Creek Beach Park in Dana Point, southern California runners will have their choice of course lengths (10 miles, 10K, and 5K), all with fantastic views of […]
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 […]
August 18, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. A chance to make a difference in your local community. The Run 10 Feed 10 Fun Runs are untimed 10K events offered in major cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. With your registration fee, you ensure that 10 meals are donated to help feed hungry kids through food […]
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 […]
May 5, 2014
No more pinholes! The soon-to-be-available RaceDots are an innovative product to attach your race number on your jersey without using safety pins. The patent-pending design uses 2 rare earth magnets that interlock – place one under your shirt then the other on top of your number. You can even slide them around to move your […]
March 27, 2014
Coming May 4, 2014. Run with the animals! Well, not exactly…but the Safari Park Half Marathon does finish inside the world famous San Diego Zoo Safari Park. You’ll have a special treat as parts of the course will be through areas within the park that are usually off-limits to zoo attendees, and you’ll also see […]
March 24, 2014
Coming May 4, 2014. Maybe the MOST SCENIC course in the entire country, the Avenue of the Giants Marathon (and half-marathon and 10K) runs through the Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California. The paved course winds through giant old growth 300-foot tall Redwood trees (aka The Giants), providing great shade to keep you cool […]
March 13, 2014
Coming June 8, 2014. THE oldest race in America. First run in 1905, the Dipsea is a scenic 7.4 mile course from Mill Valley to Stinson Beach (in Northern California). While the stairs and steep trails may make it grueling, the views of the Pacific make it one of the most beautiful courses around. Note: […]
March 5, 2014
Coming March 8 and 15, 2014. Get your Irish on! The Leprechaun Chase 10K in Omaha, Nebraska (March 8th) and Des Moines, Iowa (March 15th) is a chance to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day early. Get dresses up in you green – whether it’s striped socks, leprechaun hat, or just a green t-shirt. This 10K is […]
January 28, 2014
Coming April 5, 2014. Be a star in the Hollywood Half Marathon & 5K/10K! The race starts at the Dolby Theatre (where the Academy Awards are held), then continues through Hollywood, and ends with you running down the red carpet as your fans cheer you on. Plan to arrive a day or two early to […]
January 17, 2014
Coming March 23, 2014. She.Is.Beautiful The Pinkest 10k & 5k is a women’s only timed race in Santa Cruz, California. This coastal town is a beautiful setting for a race, and all levels are welcome. There’s even a specific time for those mom’s with strollers for both the 5K and 10K course. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends […]
November 27, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. The LARGEST Thanksgiving Day race in the country! Run to Feed the Hungry in Sacramento, California is estimated to have nearly 30,000 runners this year. Participate in either the 10K run or 5K run/walk and help raise money for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. A great way to start […]
November 27, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. The OLDEST consecutively run footrace in North America! The YMCA Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day in Buffalo, New York was established in 1896 and is only 5 months older than the Boston Marathon launched in April 1897. It’s a fun, 8K route that you can run, walk, or jog. Though […]
November 25, 2013
Coming March 2, 2014. A full day of fun at Knott’s Berry Farm, California. Start your day with the Coaster Run 5K, 10K and Camp Snoopy Kids Run before the park opens. Race along Snoopy Way and Indian Trails while scoping out the roller coasters like Montezooma’s Revenge and the Xcelerator. Once you’ve finished, enjoy […]
October 9, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. Get in the Halloween spirit with the Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K race! A fun, timed race through the streets of historic Sleepy Hollow, New York. The well-marked route travels within view of the Headless Horseman Bridge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and the Old Dutch Church. Just for kicks, dress up like Ichabod […]
September 20, 2013
Coming October 12, 2013. Quintessential fall race. The Fall Foliage Race 5k & 10k held in Waynesboro, Virginia, takes you through quaint neighborhoods in the Shenandoah Valley. Crisp temperatures, warm apple cider, and of course, beautiful fall foliage highlight this once a year event.
September 11, 2013
Coming October 6, 2013. Ahhh, San Francisco in the fall. Usually an ideal time of year to visit our fair City by the Bay, the 37th Bridge to Bridge Run is a scenic race starting at the Ferry Building, following along the Embarcadero, past Fisherman’s Wharf, and ending at Crissy Field near the iconic Golden Gate […]