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Big Easy Big Heart 5K Run/Walk
March 4, 2014
Coming March 9, 2014. Let the good times roll! If you are lucky enough to be in New Orleans today to join in the festivities around Mardi Gras, consider sticking around until Sunday to participate in the Big Easy Big Heart 5K Run/Walk. This is the second annual event raising money for the New Orleans […]
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 […]
Colosseum Spring Collection
February 19, 2014
TrailblazerGirls will be jumping for joy when they see all the fantastic designs from the Colosseum Spring 2014 collection. Beautiful, vibrant colors like lemongrass and pink raspberry, and materials that are practical, stylish, and long-lasting. A few of the items we want to highlight in this collection are the reversible, seamless workout bra – yes, […]
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 […]
Cupid 5K, Vermont
February 14, 2014
Coming February 15, 2014. Looking for a fun thing to do this Valentine’s Day weekend? Join fellow runners in the Cupid 5K in Shelburne, Vermont. There are 2 divisions – “Looking” (meaning single and available) and “Not Looking” (meaning not available). When you check in, you’ll be give a bandana corresponding to your division. Red […]
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
February 7, 2014
Ever wanted to experience walking on the moon? Well, you can simulate this by trying out the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. This high tech contraption looks similar to a regular treadmill, but it is designed with NASA-patented Differential Air Pressure unweighting technology. Sound complicated? Here’s the skinny…once you put on a pair of special shorts and […]
Neon Lime Specialty Sparkle Running Skirt
February 6, 2014
The ladies at Sparkle Athletic know how to make you shine! Their Sparkle Running Skirts come in a gazillion (well, maybe not quite that many, but lots!) colors and designs, all with plenty of sparkle. The neon lime color caught our eye, making it the perfect companion for your next fun theme run like the […]
Awesome ’80s Run
February 6, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. Grab your legwarmers and boombox and sign up for an Awesome ’80s Run near you! This 5K fun run is filled with costume contests, blasting 80s’ music, and plenty of photo ops. Roller skates, hula hoops, and strollers welcome. Poof up your hair or get a headband, don anything […]
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 […]
Bad Prom Run
January 31, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. You gotta laugh! Come on TrailblazerGirls, grab your old prom dress or thrift shop “dressy dress” and sign up for a Bad Prom Run near you! This is a fun 5K run with blasting music and glow in the dark swag. There are plenty of opportunities for hilarious photos […]
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 […]
Cupid’s Undie Run
January 28, 2014
Coming Valentine’s Day weekend 2014. Put on your best undies and running shoes, and sign up for a Cupid’s Undie Run in a city near you! This mile(ish) fun run is a fantastic fundraising venue supporting the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF), the world’s largest non-government organization dedicated to ending a debilitating genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis […]
Olympus Marathon
January 21, 2014
Coming June 29, 2014. Running with the gods. The Olympus Marathon is a 44km trail running race on Mt Olympus, in northern Greece. Yes, that Mt Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek Gods! Runners travel the sacred trail ancient Greeks followed to Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece, where they ascended every year in […]
She.Is.Beautiful The Pinkest 10k & 5k
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 […]
Gritty Goddess Obstacle Run
January 16, 2014
Coming April 26, 2014. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends who don’t mind getting dirty and sign up for the Gritty Goddess Obstacle Run. This is only for Goddesses (guys can participate dressed as Goddesses, but only in the Gritty Guys Wave), and you may sign up as a team or as an individual. Have a blast in […]
Barefooters
January 14, 2014
A happy experience for your feet. Barefooters is almost like walking barefoot (hence the name) but with more protection for your feet. Made in Italy out of a proprietary cork and silicone material that is highly flexible, these shoes are great for recovery after a long grueling run or just a comfortable walking shoe. TrailblazerGirl […]
Blacklight Run
January 14, 2014
Various dates and locations in 2014. A 5K glow-in-the-dark party! Fun-loving TrailblazerGirls should check out the Blacklight Run. Here’s how it works – wear a white t-shirt, then as you pass through the 3 Blacklight Zones (green, pink, and blue), you’ll be showered with neon powder. The high beam black lights throughout the course will have […]
Top Running Gear and Events of 2013
December 9, 2013
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2013 reviews in the Run category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…the top with loads of terrific features Howler Brothers’ Loggerhead Longsleeve. Rounding out the […]
YMCA Turkey Trot, Buffalo, NY
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 […]
City Jogging Tours
November 26, 2013
What could be better than sightseeing in London? Sightseeing and getting some exercise! Check out City Jogging Tours for their guided running tours of London – choose from 6 Scheduled City tours or if you have somewhere specific in mind, get a customized tour. The scheduled tours range in length from 6km to 12km and […]
Relaj Water Bottle
November 25, 2013
A unique water bottle that helps you have a safer ride. The Relaj Water Bottle’s patented design allows you to safely drink ALL the water in your bottle without having to tilt your head or block your vision with the bottle. Ideal for cyclists but equally useful for exercise at the gym, running, or any […]
Lifetime Turkey Day 5K
November 22, 2013
Coming November 28, 2013. Thanksgiving is less than a week away, so let’s think about burning some extra calories before you sit down to your feast! The Lifetime Turkey Day 5K is being held in 5 locations, so hopefully there’s one near you. The downtown locations are scenic and flat and offer a great opportunity […]