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World’s Largest Corn Maze 5K
October 14, 2016
Coming October 16, 2016. We told you about this year’s Richardson Farm Corn Maze, but did you know that they offer a 5K race as well? How fun is that! You won’t need to worry about getting lost in the maze, because the 3.1 mile route will be clearly marked and all non-course passages will be blocked. The […]
Devil’s Chase 6.66 Miler
October 13, 2016
Coming October 29, 2016. A devilishly fun race! It’s the Devil’s Chase 6.66 Miler in the Halloween Capital of the World – Salem, Massachusetts, of course! The devils with hit the streets in the notorious site of the Salem Witch Trials, running past well-known landmarks like Salem Common, Peabody Essex Museum, a Real Haunted House, the Custom House, […]
BB&T Halloween in Emmaus 5K
October 12, 2016
Coming October 15, 2016. A very popular race, before a very popular parade. The 10th Annual BB&T Halloween in Emma’s 5K is expected to get around 20,000 spectators (yes, almost double the population of this small Pennsylvania town!). The 5K loop course takes you through city streets, and racers must finish within 40 minutes so that […]
Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K
October 12, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. Spooky, spooky! It’s time for the Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K! Head to that infamous town in New York and watch out for the headless horseman. The course is challenging as you run through the rolling hills of the streets of this quaint town, along the Hudson River, as well as past the Old […]
GirlsRunFast Women’s 10K, 5K and Challenge
October 11, 2016
Coming November 20, 2016. Gather your TrailblazerGirls-friends and get ready for a fun race filled with some cool prizes. It’s the GirlsRunFast Women’s 10K, 5K and Challenge in Tempe, Arizona. This is a timed race where you can choose to run 10K , 5K, or challenge yourself by running the 10K AND the 5K! The race is […]
Lucy Town Half Marathon & 5K race
October 7, 2016
Coming October 8-9, 2016. Get your polka dot dress ready for the Lucy Town Half Marathon and 5K Race! Held in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, New York, this race pays homage to the actress, comedian, model, film-studio executive, and producer, even setting a world record in 2014, when they recreated the iconic I Love Lucy grape stomping […]
Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women
October 6, 2016
Coming October 10, 2016. Celebrating it’s 40th year, the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women is a Columbus Day tradition for many. This is a fast and flat course with views of the beautiful Boston skyline and the Charles River. Given the main sponsor of the event, Tufts Health Plan, it’s no surprise that a health and fitness […]
ZULU Charge Water Bottle
October 3, 2016
Take charge of your hydration with the Charge Water Bottle from our friends at ZULU! This 24 ounce bottle has a unique twist lid that allows you to adjust the rate at which your fluids flow. Great idea! If you’re super parched after a run, open it all the way and get a steady gush of […]
Cambridge 5K – Oktoberfest
September 30, 2016
Coming October 2, 2016. Do I smell beer and pretzels? It must be the Cambridge 5K – Oktoberfest! A fun, fast race in downtown Cambridge (Massachusetts, that is!) followed by an even funner Oktoberfest celebration. The post-race party includes music, local beer and cider, fresh baked pretzels, and delicious German food. Dust off the dirndls and lederhosen and […]
Panic in the Dark 5K and Obstacle Course Run
September 27, 2016
Coming November 5, 2016. If you don’t get enough frights on Halloween, don’t fret because there’s Panic in the Dark just a few days later! Panic in the Dark is a 5K trail race or a super scary, untimed Obstacle Run and both are held in the dark, so remember your headlamp. The 5K will […]
The Great Pumpkin Haul
September 27, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. Only 2 miles…but add a bit of a challenge by carrying a big pumpkin! The Great Pumpkin Haul takes you through 2 miles of forests and open fields at the Chatfield Botanic Gardens in Littleton, Colorado. Before the race, pick out a pumpkin weighing 10-40 pounds (yes, 40 pounds, so arrive early […]
Denver Gorilla Run
September 26, 2016
Coming October 22, 2016. No, you are not imagining things…it is a big group of gorillas and a smattering of yellow bananas in running shoes! Get ready for the Denver Gorilla Run, a fun 5K event that is a benefit fundraiser for the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF). The MGCF is an international charity dedicated to saving the […]
Niagara Falls International Marathon
September 26, 2016
Coming October 30, 2016. One of the few marathons that starts in one country and finishes in another. It’s the Niagara Falls International Marathon, voted one of the most scenic marathons in Canada. The marathon course is relatively flat but can be windy and takes you through the residential streets of Buffalo, New York, eventually making […]
AhhSoles Collection
September 23, 2016
Your feet deserve these! Check out the fun and colorful AhhSoles Collection of flip flops. But there’s more to them than just looks. They are actually really comfortable and make your feet feel especially pampered. After a long run, hiking trek, rock climbing foray, or just a hard day at work, slip on a pair of […]
Mud & Chocolate Weekend
September 22, 2016
Coming November 5-6, 2016. Calling all chocolate lovers! It’s the Mud and Chocolate Weekend at the Redmond Watershed Preserve! If you’re a Chocoholic, there’s a 4.5 mile run on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday. The course takes you through the wide dirt trails surrounded by an old growth forest of Hemlocks and Douglas Firs, […]
Bellin Women’s Half Marathon
September 21, 2016
Coming October 9, 2016. An inspiring event for women. The Bellin Women’s Half Marathon is held in Green Bay, Wisconsin and starts the weekend out right with a Women’s Inspiration Dinner on Friday including a pasta dinner (load up on the carbs for the race!) and nationally renowned key note speaker. Saturday is the big […]
Run Like Hell Half Marathon
September 21, 2016
Coming October 23, 2016. Have you picked out your Halloween costume yet? Well, it’s time to do that and sign up for the Run Like Hell Half Marathon! The course takes you through downtown Portland so there will be some small hills but expect beautiful Oregon mountain and river views, entertainment and race support every two miles, […]
Color Me Rad 5K
September 19, 2016
Various dates and locations in 2016. Dare to be Rad…at a Color Me Rad 5K event! Described as the only 5K color run with 8 color stations, get ready to be colorized! Start out with a white t-shirt and prepare to be doused with liquids, powders, and gels in all the colors of the rainbow […]
Oboz Aurora
September 12, 2016
Love trail running and hiking? No need for two different pairs of shoes with the Aurora from our friends at Oboz! From their line called “Trailsport”, they’ve designed a shoe that gives you the support and grip needed in a hiking shoe plus the lightness of a trail running shoe. Genius! Their Hyalite outsole delivers the flexibility […]
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
September 8, 2016
Coming September 25, 2016. Watch out for Nessie! Though there are no guarantees that you’ll see her, the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is certainly worth running. The 26 mile route starts at the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and will drop down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers, traveling along the south-eastern shores of […]
BMW Berlin Marathon
September 8, 2016
Coming September 25, 2016. One of the fastest marathons in the world. The BMW Berlin Marathon sports 9 world records over the past 18 years and is a popular race with 40,000 runners. The course is well-known for its flatness, allowing for many runner to beat their personal best. The route starts and ends near the […]
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 […]
Urban Cow Half Marathon, Two-Person Relay & 5k Run/Walk
August 31, 2016
Coming October 2, 2016. Get a moooove on! It’s almost time for the Urban Cow Half Marathon, Two-Person Relay and 5k Run/Walk. Held in California’s capital city of Sacramento, once considered simply a “Cow Town” for city slickers traveling from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe, this year marks the 12th anniversary of this popular event. […]
Gritty Goddess
August 26, 2016
Coming October 8, 2016. Calling all Goddesses! It’s the Gritty Goddess Event in Galveston, Texas and it’s only for goddesses – no gods allowed (except to cheer on the goddesses)! This is a fun, 5K obstacle course built just for us TrailblazerGirls. Expect mud, sand, foam, water, and more mud. Obstacles include: Eat Grit (crawl […]