August 22, 2016
Coming August 27, 2016. Canada’s largest obstacle race! It’s Mud Hero held at Albion Hills Conservation Area, just outside of Toronto. To the mix of trails and rolling terrain, they’ve added 350 truckloads of mud to create a 6K course with more than 18 obstacles. It’s a timed race but with a fun atmosphere and a […]
August 16, 2016
Various dates and locations in 2016. An obstacle race like no other. The Insane Inflatable 5K is a new kind of fun event with inflatable obstacles – yes, think the ultimate bouncy house meets giant inflatable slide and then some! Obstacles include Crash Course (avoid hanging obstacles while running up and down some hills), Waverunner […]
August 11, 2016
Protect yourself! Whether you are a hard-core athlete, weekend warrior, or leisurely stroller, Blue Steel Sports Products will make you more comfortable. Their Anti-Chafe Cream is a lifesaver! Rub a thin layer of this cream anywhere you often get blisters or chafing, and you’re set. It goes on smooth, not sticky or greasy and is […]
August 10, 2016
New and even better! A few years ago, we introduced you to Knuckle Lights, and now, those clever folks have gone above and beyond what was already a great product and created their newest version, Knuckle Lights: Rechargeable. They have completely redesigned these lights to be ultra-bright with a combined power of 280 lumens! The […]
August 10, 2016
Coming August 21, 2016. Are you a Yankees fan? Then you will love the Damon Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium! Choose to run or walk through a complex but well-marked course that takes you through various concourse levels and ramps of famed Yankee Stadium, up and down stairs, and culminating in victory laps around the […]
August 9, 2016
Coming August 20, 2016. Time to get dirty with the Mud Mulisha Mud Run! You know it’s gonna be muddy if they have 2 muds in the name of the race! Head to Shawnigan Lake in beautiful British Columbia for a 6K+ race with more than 20 obstacles. All obstacles must be completed or you’ll […]
July 21, 2016
So important to stay hydrated on your runs and our friends at Nathan have you covered. Their Trail Mix Plus Insulated is the number one selling hydration belt and for good reason! Your water stays cooler in the two, 10 ounce flasks due to the double-walled insulation (cold water is so much more satisfying on […]
July 21, 2016
Coming May 14, 2017. Sprinkle some pixie dust on your running shoes and sign up for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. Yes, it’s scheduled for next year, but this is a very popular race that sells out quickly, so now’s your chance to get in on the fun. The course takes you through Downtown Disney […]
June 29, 2016
Various dates and location in 2016. For those times when you want to get dirty with just the girls, there’s Dirty Girl Mud Run! They lay claim to being the world’s largest women’s only mud run. This is a 3.1 mile, muddy event with 10-14 obstacles like the “Get a Grip” rope climb or the […]
June 27, 2016
Be free of chafing and blisters! Our friends at Body Glide have a solution with their balms designed especially for us TrailblazerGirls and for our feet. For Her has a vitamin enriched formula that can be applied to your inner thighs, under your arms or around your sports bra, anywhere that chafing may occur. The […]
June 27, 2016
Coming September 25, 2016. This one’s for y’all! The Country Girl Half Marathon and 10K in Portland, Oregon is a fun, timed race for all you country gals! An out and back course from the historic Kliever Memorial Armory is fast and flat, making it a good first half marathon or personal best race. Views […]
June 20, 2016
Coming July 17, 2016. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends and head to sunny California for the Beach Babe Half Marathon. This all-women’s run starts in Long Beach and takes you along the beach waterfront with beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean on both running trails and paved beach paths. Choose to run solo or as a 2-person […]
June 16, 2016
Coming June 25, 2016. Known as The Funner Mud Run, the BIGDOGBRAG is a mud obstacle race in which everyone can participate. Held in Pueblo, Colorado, there’s a 5K course that has more obstacles than any other course its size, and a 2K course that’s family-friendly. Expect obstacles with fun names like the Spunky Monkey […]
June 15, 2016
Various dates and location in 2016. Four hundred meters. No big deal, right? Think again. When it’s at an altitude of nearly 200m and straight uphill, it’s a BIG deal! The Red Bull 400 is known as the steepest 400m race in the world. Held at various ski jumps throughout Europe and North America, this […]
June 13, 2016
Coming August 27 and September 17, 2016. This is the way to run a race! The Women ROCK 5K, 10K, Half Marathon is a whole bunch of fun-loving ladies ready to run with plenty of pink thrown in! Join the excitement in St. Paul, MN in August or Chicago, IL in September. Expect cheering zones […]
June 8, 2016
Coming October 27, 2016. Transform your running with the Moab Mindful Running Retreat. Enjoy the beauty of the desert along with like-minded women as you learn to build a consistent, sustainable running practice that works for you, train smarter not harder, discover the keys to recovering faster, and appreciate trail running. There will be daily […]
June 6, 2016
Coming September 3, 2016. A marathon in the desert?! Yes, for you die-hard TrailblazerGirl runners, there’s the Petra Desert Marathon. Considered an adventure marathon, this challenging race takes place in the lunar-like mountain landscape and arid desert of Jordan. On top of the dry, desert heat, expect hills galore with an ascent of about 1,200 […]
May 27, 2016
Coming May 28, 2016. Inspiring women to be happy and run! It’s the Happy Girls Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Race in Bend, Oregon. A beautiful route along the Deschutes River awaits with a combination of trails, groomed paths and paved surfaces. No matter what your level of physical fitness, this is the race for […]
May 19, 2016
Coming October 16, 2016. One of the few marathons with a transnational course. The Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon takes you from the Motor City over the Ambassador Bridge into Windsor, Ontario, Canada and returns via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. A fun fact about this course is that it has the only official underwater international mile […]
May 9, 2016
Coming July 31, October 2, and December 4, 2016. Chocolate anyone? Yes, please! It’s the Chocoholic Frolic currently offered in 3 more locations this year. This fun 5K or 10K chip timed race has everything from chocolate stops (yes, who needs water stops when you’ve got chocolate stops!) along the way to free chocolate swag […]
May 3, 2016
Coming September 16, 2016. One of the oldest and longest running relay races in America. The Reach the Beach (RTB) Relay takes you through the best of New Hampshire in just 2 days! Starting in the White Mountains, part of the northern Appalachian Mountains and the most rugged mountains in New England, you and 11 […]
May 2, 2016
Coming May 22, 2016. The Run and Ride Race Series travels for the first time to Kings Dominion, Virginia’s Premier Themed Amusement Park. Choose from a 1 mile, 5K, or 10K course as you start just outside the park and run in the shadows of Delirium, their newest powerful spinning thrill ride, Berserker, Dinosaurs Alive, […]
April 28, 2016
Various dates and locations in 2016. Ready to get muddy?! Check out the Mud Run offered in 3 more location this year: Portland, Seattle, and Southern California. Each venue is different, based on the terrain, but generally, expect an extreme 5K run with 20-22 obstacles and plenty of MUD. Obstacles like mud pits, muddy bayou, […]
April 25, 2016
Coming June 25 and August 13, 2016. Ice cream? Sign us up! The Ice Cream Race offered this summer in 2 location in Virginia is a fun 5K race that ends with…ice cream! Cleverly named and creative obstacles include the Waffle Cone Cargo Net, Chocolate Syrup Water Slide, Whipped Cream Foam, and the Banana Peel […]