georgia
Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon
October 7, 2019
Coming November 3, 2019. A race in one of the South’s Friendliest Cities! It’s the Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon held in its namesake city, just 22 miles north of Atlanta. This women-only event offers half marathon and 5K courses through scenic, fall colors. Race swag includes a shirt and finisher medal. Expect post-race celebrations with food, […]
AJC Peachtree Road Race
July 3, 2019
Coming July 4, 2019. The world’s largest 10K. It’s the AJC Peachtree Road Race, and this year, marks its 50th anniversary with surprise money awards for a few lucky runners, as well as up to $200,000 in bonus prize money to athletes who break an event record. The more than 60,000 runners take to the streets of downtown […]
Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, One Mile & 50m Dash
November 21, 2018
Coming November 22, 2018. Burn some calories before the eating begins! Enter the Invesco QQQ Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K, One Mile, or 50m Dash, a collection of festive, fun races in Atlanta, Georgia. The Half Marathon race is one of the largest half marathons in the United States, and it starts just outside the iconic […]
ShamRock ‘n’ Ride Burger Tri
March 13, 2018
Coming March 17, 2018. A completely different kind of triathlon! It’s burgers, bikes, and beer with the ShamRock ‘n’ Ride Burger Tri! The setting is Macon, Georgia, and your challenge starts with coffee shots. Then hop on your bike, and it’s off to the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Your next challenge is a juicy burger followed by what […]
MLK Day 5K
January 9, 2018
Coming January 15, 2018. Dream big at the MLK Day 5K! What better place to celebrate Martin Luther King Day than in Atlanta, the birthplace of this iconic civil rights leader. A family friendly 5K race held entirely in Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta, the route covers grass, road, gravel, a wooden bridge and dirt paths. […]
World Famous Hearse Ghost Tours
October 20, 2017
A bit of a macabre celebration for Halloween! The World Famous Hearse Ghost Tours will take you around Savannah, Georgia in…you guessed it…real hearses that were actually used to transport bodies to funeral parlors. Yikes! Your guide will share stories of ghosts and spooks as you drive around the historic and victorian districts including cemeteries of this […]
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K Run/1K Walk
February 21, 2017
Coming March 25, 2017. Nothing says spring more than cherry blossoms, and hopefully you’ll see plenty of them at the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K Run/1K Walk. This is the third annual, weekend-long event based in this Atlanta, Georgia. A scenic route awaits you with 140 flowering cherry trees and rolling hills. There will be awards and […]
The Bacon Run 5K
August 31, 2016
Coming October 8, 2016. Everything’s better with bacon, right?! Yep, especially when you combine it with running at The Bacon Run 5K! Head to Jim Miller Park in Marietta, home of the North Georgia State Fair for a bacon-filled fun day. The chip-timed event takes you through the park, then into the neighborhood just outside […]
Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
March 14, 2016
Coming April 2, 2016. Lace up those running shoes and head to the Hostess City of the South! The Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon and 5K is a Trailblazergirl-friend’s weekend waiting to happen. Start things off with the New Balance Fashion Fitness Expo with tasty treats, free massages, and the best running gear and clothing. […]
Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia
March 19, 2014
Where’s the TALLEST cascading waterfall in the Southeast? Amicalola Falls State Park with its namesake waterfall tumbling 729 feet to a reflecting pool is a popular hiking park in northern Georgia. TrailblazerGirls can choose various viewing paths from an easy accessible pathway to a challenging trail with staircases galore. Make a day of hiking by […]
Cumberland Island with Roam
September 6, 2012
Coming October 6-13, 2012. A great American hike. The Cumberland Island National Park is Georgia’s largest barrier island, and the folks at Roam have picked this beautiful location to offer a week-long adventure to women looking to explore the fun of backpacking. Perfect for beginners, you’ll learn fundamental backpacking skills including understanding your gear, how […]