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Race for the Cupcake
February 19, 2019
Coming March 23, 2019. Gotta love the name! Race for the Cupcake is a fun 5K run held on the “sugary” sands of Pass-a-Grille Beach, Florida. The race will be timed, but it is not a certified course. All participants will receive a medal, refreshments, a brand new signature Race For the Cupcake cup, and of course, […]
Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk
February 15, 2019
Coming February 16, 2019. Go whole hog. It’s the year of the pig and what better way to ring in the new year than sign up for the Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk. Through paved road, the out and back 5K course takes you around Dodger Stadium. The 10K course is more challenging, taking you […]
My Better Half Marathon
February 14, 2019
Coming February 17, 2019. Happy Valentine’s Day! Extend heart-day romance at the My Better Half Marathon this weekend! Choose from half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances in four categories: Bromance (two guy friends running together), Besties (two gal pals running together), Lovers (no explanation needed), Brosties (guy and girl friends) and Lonely Hearts Club. The course […]
Superbowl Tailgate Trot 10K
January 31, 2019
Coming February 3, 2019. Earn those chips and dip that you’ll be eating while watching the Super Bowl this Sunday! The Superbowl Tailgate Trot 10K will give you a chance to burn some calories in anticipation of your afternoon snackfest while watching the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots battle it out for the […]
Krispy Kreme Challenge
January 22, 2019
Coming February 2, 2019. Eat donuts and run for a good cause! Starting out as a college dare, the Krispy Kreme Challenge has evolved over the past 14 years as a formidable charity race that has raised more than $1.5 million in support of the UNC Children’s Hospital, consistently recognized as one of the best children’s […]
The Great American Bacon Race
January 16, 2019
Coming January 19, 2019. Add bacon to anything and it’s better! And that certainly includes a running race! The Great American Bacon Race is the ultimate bacon-lovers event with bacon stations through the race, a Custom Bacon Race medal, a Great American Bacon Race t-shirt, and then of course, unlimited bacon at the Bacon Bash After Party. […]
37th Annual Polar Bear
January 8, 2019
Coming February 16, 2019. One of the oldest races in Indianapolis…it’s the Polar Bear! Now in its 37th year, choose from a 5 mile or 5K distance or challenge yourself and do “The Bear”, which combines both for a total of 8.1 miles! Run through the streets of downtown Indy with cash awards for overall […]
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 […]
Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
November 20, 2018
Coming November 23, 2018. Here’s a smart idea for working off those extra pounds from your Thanksgiving feast! Join the Amherst Junior Women’s Club for their 18th annual Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! The course takes you through the historic Amherst village area, a scenic route that is stroller friendly. There will […]
Holiday Half Marathon and Ugly Sweater Run 5K
November 19, 2018
Coming December 8-9, 2018. You know you have one…an ugly sweater, that it! Dig it up because the Holiday Half Marathon and Ugly Sweater Run 5K is coming soon to that Southern California town of Pomona. Yes, it will most likely be sunny, but there will be “snow” at the start line and huge holiday character inflatables, […]
Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler
November 15, 2018
Coming December 15, 2018. Virginia Beach will soon be taken over by Santas! It’s the Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler which starts and ends at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at twilight. Don’t have a Santa suit in your wardrobe? Don’t worry, they provide one for you (or if you’re a bah humbug, then you can choose the long […]
Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K
November 14, 2018
Coming November 17, 2018. You had us at pie! The Pumpkin Pie 5K and 10K is held in the Mile High City on a flat, fast course on paved roads through Denver City Park (the 10K distance is a double loop). All registrants will receive a race logo shirt, custom made finisher’s medal, discounts from the Denver Zoo, finish […]
Give n’ Gobble
November 13, 2018
Coming November 22, 2018. Before you stuff yourself, start Thanksgiving Day feeling good inside and out at the Give n’ Gobble race! Head to Sherwood, Oregon for this chip-timed, community race that benefits Helping Hands, a local food bank affiliated with the Oregon Food Bank. This popular event has sold out the past 5 years and […]
Jim Schatz Memorial Trail 10K
November 9, 2018
Coming November 11, 2018. A trail run benefitting a very worthy cause. The Jim Schatz Memorial Trail 10K donates 100% of race proceeds to the Boulder Crest Retreat, a rural sanctuary where combat veterans, first responders, and their families, can enjoy recreational and therapeutic activities aimed at assisting with their physical, mental, financial and spiritual wellness. […]
Veterans Day 10K and Tidal Basin Fun Walk
November 8, 2018
Coming November 11, 2018. This Sunday, honor military veterans and those brave women and men who dedicate their lives to the United States Armed Forces. And there’s no better place to celebrate our veterans than Washington, DC, where the Pacers host the Veterans Day 10K and Tidal Basin Fun Walk. The 10K course is scenic and flat, […]
Turkey Trot 10-Mile Training Run
November 6, 2018
Coming November 22, 2018. Burn those calories for your Thanksgiving feast at the Turkey Trot 10-Mile Training Run! Presented by the Honolulu Marathon Clinic, this popular race is designed to prepare to complete a marathon. Instead of the usual fastest runner wins, this one declares the winner as the runner who finish closest to their […]
Troy Turkey Trot
November 5, 2018
Coming November 22, 2018. Gobble, gobble! Founded in 1916 as a remembrance run for veterans, the Troy Turkey Trot is one of the largest and oldest road race in the United States (12th!) and 64th oldest in the world. It’s held Thanksgiving morning in Troy, New York, just north of Albany and features four events: the […]
Carrera de los Muertos San Diego
November 1, 2018
Coming November 4, 2018. Celebrate life on the Day of the Dead! The Day of the Dead is actually a multi-day Mexican holiday that focuses on commemorating friends and family members who have died by building altars and ofrendas (offerings) with favorite items and significant possessions of those loved one’s now passed. The Carrera de los Muertos […]
Nor’witch Halloween Races
October 26, 2018
Coming October 28, 2018. It’s the witching hour! Head to Norwich, Vermont for the Nor’witch Halloween Races. These are challenging, chip timed races with “scary” elevation gains of 1,400 feet for the Half’witch (13.1 miles), 3,050 feet for the Full’witch (26.2 miles), and 3,550 feet for the Ultra’witch (50K). The courses are single loop on paved and dirt/gravel roads featuring […]
Zombie Run UK
October 16, 2018
Coming October 21, 2018. Yikes, zombies have invaded the north east of England! It’s the Zombie Run UK held in Hamsterley Forest in County Durham. The 5K course is filled with obstacles and zombies that are trying to infect you by stealing your life tags. If you’re lucky enough to make it through the forest […]
Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon and 8K
October 10, 2018
Coming October 27, 2018. An inaugural women’s race in the second smallest state in the United States! The first Wilmington Women’s Half Marathon and 8K will be held in Delaware’s largest city. The flat routes take you through charming historic downtown and residential streets and along the banks of the Delaware, Christina and Brandywine Rivers. Cash […]
CircumBurke Trail Challenge
October 9, 2018
Coming October 13, 2018. A tough event (not a race!) with rewards of sweeping mountain landscapes and Vermont fall foliage! The ninth annual CircumBurke Trail Challenge combines the top three East Burke area mountain bike networks, Kingdom Trails Association, Victory Hill Sector, and Burke Mountain Resort, to give you a 26.2 mile adventure on singletrack […]
Wūru Sports Wool
October 4, 2018
Wool. Great for sweaters, socks, blankets, and…preventing blisters? That’s right, blisters! Wūru Sports Wool is a highly effective way to keep you blister-free on all your TrailblazerGirl adventures. Wūru (pronounced woo roo) is the Māori word for wool, and not surprisingly, this wool hails from New Zealand, known for having quality wool and wool products. […]
Halloween in Emmaus 5K
October 3, 2018
Coming October 20, 2018. A spooktacular race! Pick out your costume and get ready for the Halloween in Emmaus 5K. This Pennsylvania race is a popular one with up to 20,000 spectators cheering runners on as they make their way through the same route that the annual Halloween Parade follows. Cash prizes will be awarded to top runners […]