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Thelma & Louise Half Marathon
March 3, 2014
Coming June 7, 2014. Grab your best TrailblazerGirl-friend and sign up for the Thelma & Louise Half Marathon in Moab, Utah. This all-women’s race has a nice flat course along the Colorado River. For the duration of the race, 3 hours and 30 minutes (16 min/mile pace), the road will be closed to traffic and […]
Grand Canyon Half Marathon
February 25, 2014
Coming May 17, 2014. Be part of the inaugural year for the Grand Canyon Half Marathon in the Vacation Race Series. This series offers half marathon races in or near national parks like Zion, Yellowstone, and the Great Smoky Mountains and is designed to allow you to race on Saturday, have enough time to recover in […]
The Magnificent Mile Chicago Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
February 21, 2014
Coming August 31, 2014. Head to the Windy City for the The Magnificent Mile Chicago Women’s Half Marathon & 5K. This is the only running event to showcase the ever-popular shopping and dining mecca of The Mag Mile. Join your fellow TrailblazerGirls on this flat, fast course that will start at the Art Institute of […]
More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half-Marathon
February 19, 2014
Coming April 13, 2014. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends and sign up for the More Magazine/Fitness Magazine Women’s Half-Marathon. This is the largest all-women’s half marathon in the country and what better location than NYC! They start out in style with a 2-day expo featuring speakers, training sessions, health screenings, beauty touch-ups, and lots of exhibitors. The […]
RunFire Cappadocia Ultra Marathon
February 5, 2014
Coming July 18, 2014. Not for the faint of heart! The RunFire Cappadocia Ultra Marathon is a 245 km race over 6 days with elevations of 900–1,700 m and desert heat. The route travels through the stunning scenery of central Turkey with subterranean cities built thousands of years ago and awesome rock formations. Adding to the uniqueness […]
Hollywood Half Marathon & 5K/10K
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 […]
Honolulu Marathon
October 18, 2013
Coming December 8, 2013. Stunning setting. Ala Moana Boulevard, Hawaiian for path by the ocean, is the starting point for the Honolulu Marathon and is a fitting description of the entire course. The race will take you past many historic sites including the Aloha Tower, Chinatown, the Iolani Palace, the statue of King Kamehameha, Waikiki […]
Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon
October 10, 2013
Coming October 13, 2013. As a nod to our Canadian TrailblazerGirls, the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon will allow you to alleviate the worry of some of those extra calories that you’ll be noshing on the next day at Thanksgiving dinner. Held at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, you’ll have a wonderful country village setting with […]
Haunted Half Marathon, Salt Lake City
October 4, 2013
Coming October 26, 2013. Get your Halloween costumes ready and sign up for the Haunted Half Marathon in Salt Lake City! No zombies or monsters to jump out at you, just a fun half marathon with Trick or Treat Party Zones complete with Halloween music, bobbing for apples and even donut on a string. Don’t […]
Monster Dash
September 16, 2013
Various dates and locations. Get into the Halloween spirit early and sign up for one of the Monster Dash races. Depending on the city, choose from a 5K, 10 mile, 10K, or half marathon course. There will be live music, scenic routes, wild costumes, and fun for all. Stay for the post-race party and of […]
She Runs! San Diego Retreat
September 10, 2013
Coming November 7, 2013. Okay TrailblazerGirls, looking for some sun? Join She Runs! for their San Diego Retreat and spend a weekend filled with workout activities and lectures and ending with a 5K or half marathon. There will be BodyCombat (mixed martial arts class full of energy and fun!), Yoga for Runners, Plyometrics & Strength […]
Divas Half Marathon & 5K Series
August 22, 2013
Various dates and locations in 2013. Okay, TrailblazerGirls, grab your tiaras and feather boas, the Divas Half Marathon & 5K Series is coming to a city near you! It’s a fun race complete with a 2 day Health & Fitness Boutique and Post Race Party. Some races have yoga sessions, spa specials and winery visits. […]
Women’s Running Series
August 19, 2013
Various dates and locations in 2013. Grab your TrailblazerGirl running shoes and your best buddies. Sign up for one of the Women’s Running Series races, and choose from a half marathon or 5K race. A fun time is sure to be had with their Cheer Zones and motivating Water Stop volunteers with music and costumes. […]
Ice-Grip
August 6, 2013
Ice it without having to use your hands. Ice-Grip is a new cold therapy product that has a kind of zip-lock bag attached to a soft, form-fitting bandage with Velcro fasteners. Here’s how it works: fill the bag up with ice, then position it over the injured area, and fasten the stretchy material with dual […]
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
August 1, 2013
Coming January 8, 2014. Join Mickey and the gang for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Some of the races are already sold out, but there is still room in the final race of the weekend – the namesake, Walt Disney World Marathon. The full marathon is a 26.2-mile course through all four Walt Disney […]
2014 Gobi March
July 18, 2013
Coming June 1, 2014. The Gobi March is part of the 4 Deserts Series of Endurance Races. As with the Sahara Race (also part of this series) that we featured last month, the Gobi March is a self-supported, 250km, 7 day race. Temperatures range from 59-86°F during the day and drop as low as 32°F […]
Australian Outback Marathon
May 20, 2013
Coming July 27, 2013. Definitely a destination marathon – the Australian Outback Marathon will take you on paths with Australia’s famous red earth, paved (or as they say in Australia, “sealed”) roads, and through small villages, all with amazing views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) to keep you distracted as you […]
Bagan Temple Marathon
May 1, 2013
Coming November 2, 2013. The first ever Bagan Temple Marathon is a destination event through the beautiful country of Myanmar. Choose a full marathon or half marathon that starts and finishes in front of Htilominlo Temple, an impressive three story tall brick Buddhist temple. The route is relatively flat on a mixture of gravel and […]
Northwest Passage Marathon and Ultramarathon
April 17, 2013
Coming July 3, 2013. It’s easy to see why the Northwest Passage Marathon and Ultramarathon is described as unforgettable. Limited to a maximum of 32 runners, the route follows along the Northwest Passage on Somerset Island in Nunavut, Canada under the 24-hour Arctic sun. Sitings of beluga whales, seals, polar bears, and muskox are common […]
Santa Claus Marathon
March 18, 2013
Coming June 15, 2013. Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa Claus in June? Yes, the Santa Claus Marathon begins at Santa Claus’ Workshop at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland. Starting in the Lapland evening sun, participate in a full marathon, half marathon or a 12 km run, and as you cross the Arctic Circle (66’32’35”), Santa […]
The Polar Circle Marathon and Half Marathon
March 13, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. Known as “the coolest marathon on earth”, you die-hard TrailblazerGirl marathoners will love the Polar Circle Marathon. With part of the race run on the ice cap, it can still be very slippery, so make sure to follow the marked route on the inland ice. Such a sense of awe as […]
See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K
March 8, 2013
Coming in June, July and Sept 2013. Take a big group of women, add chocolate, champagne, massages, laughter, tears and lots of fun… it feels like a girls’ night out, right? But it’s not. It’s the See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K Race Series! Grab your mother, sister, daughter, girlfriends and join the celebration.
ZOOMA Women’s Race Series
March 6, 2013
With dates throughout 2013 at different locations in the US, the ZOOMA Women’s Race Series is unique in that it’s run by women for women. Choose from 5K, 10K and half marathons that are buffered by fun weekends of yoga, Honest Mocktail Parties, fitness expos, swag bags, prizes for finishing and even post-race massages, shopping […]
Dead Sea Ultra Marathon
February 6, 2013
Coming April 5, 2013. Run to the lowest point on land? The Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (DSUM) is held in April on a course that runs from Amman, Jordan to the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is 1,388 feet (423m) below sea level, so yes, this is the lowest point on land on the entire planet. […]