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2017 Susan G. Komen San Diego Race for the Cure
November 2, 2017
Coming November 5, 2017. Sunny Balboa Park is the site for this year’s Susan G. Komen San Diego Race for the Cure. There will be a 5K and a 1 mile route, and you are welcome to run or walk either distance. Fundraising is not required but strongly encouraged, as up to 75% of the money raised […]
Evergreen Pumpkin Run
October 23, 2017
Coming October 29, 2017. Racing through a cemetery?! That’s exactly what you’ll be doing in the Evergreen Pumpkin Run! This 5K or 10K race takes you through the picturesque Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida, with old iron gates, stately memorials and headstones, magnolia tree shading the roads, and best of all, pumpkins decorating the route (pumpkins that each […]
Anthem Wicked 10K
October 16, 2017
Coming October 27, 2017. No rest for the wicked! Especially since it’s the Anthem Wicked 10K in Virginia Beach, Virginia! Find your most creative and run-ready costume for this 10K race covering part of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. A fast, flat course awaits as well as water stops and some spooky surprises along the way. There’s […]
ENGO Blister Prevention Patches
October 13, 2017
Blisters? Attack the source and not your feet with ENGO Blister Prevention Patches! Rather than place plasters on your skin that may be tender and sore, place them directly on the shoes that cause the blisters. Blister Prevention Patches are available in different sizes and look a little like dialogue balloons that you see in cartoons. But […]
Zombie Mud Run
October 5, 2017
Coming October 14 and 28, 2017. There’s mud, there’s zombies, and there’s obstacles! It’s the Zombie Mud Run, held in 2 locations, Pennsylvania and New Jersey and ready to bring you loads of fun! Experience a mud run, but amp it up with zombies chasing you, trying to get your lives (e.g. flags). You must […]
Runbell 3.0
October 2, 2017
Ring, ring! Recently, we told you about Runbell, the runner’s accessory that politely lets people know you’re approaching with the ring of a bell. Well, the folks at Runbell took customer feedback to heart and are launching another Kickstarter campaign to fund some improvements to an already innovative product. The Runbell 3.0 aims to provide 4 […]
Haunted Hustle
October 2, 2017
Coming October 21, 2017. Hustle over to Middleton, Wisconsin for the Haunted Hustle, a fun weekend event. Saturday’s the family fun day with a 5K, a 5K Stroller Derby, and a kids’ race, followed by a bonfire, s’mores, pumpkin decorating, and music. Sunday’s the day to work off those s’more’s with a 10K and a […]
Runbell
September 25, 2017
Ring your way to a clear path! Runbell is a clever invention that allows runners to politely alert others that you’re approaching. Modeled after a cyclist’s bike bell, Runbell is much smaller and slips over your first and second fingers with the dome of the bell resting near your knuckles. Wear it on either hand and use your thumb […]
Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2018
September 25, 2017
Coming March 11, 2018. The largest women’s marathon in the world…it’s the Nagoya Women’s Marathon! Characterized by a level course with many runners achieving a personal best, this marathon takes you by famous sites in Nagoya such as the Nagoya Castle, City Hall, TV Tower, Osu Kannon, and Atsuta Jingu. Upon finishing, lucky ladies are treated to a […]
Danish Endurance Organic Compression Socks
September 21, 2017
Tested by Olympic athletes. Pretty impressive pedigree but you don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to appreciate the Organic Compression Socks from Danish Endurance. Designed in Denmark and produced in the EU, these compression socks provide graduated compression from the from ankle to calf, helping to pump, cleanse and oxygenate blood. Use them during a workout […]
Granville Island Turkey Trot
September 20, 2017
Coming October 9, 2017. Celebrate Thanksgiving next month with the Granville Island Turkey Trot. Yes, next month, the second Monday of October to be exact, is when Thanksgiving is celebrated in Canada and like celebrations here in the United States, it celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past year with family feasts including turkey, […]
Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon
September 19, 2017
October 15, 2017. Reds, oranges, golds, and some greens. Beautiful fall colors to motivate you through the scenic course of the Fall Foliage Half Marathon in Rhinebeck, New York. This half marathon has a later start (10:20am) to accommodate folks from nearby NYC and Albany and takes you through the quaint historic downtown streets as […]
Pure Protein Night Race
September 19, 2017
Coming September 22 and 23, 2017. Light it up with the Pure Protein Night Race! Vancouver and Edmonton will be hosting the last 2 Night Races of the year. Starting at sundown, the 5K and 10K routes take you through Stanley Park in Vancouver or Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park in Edmonton – nice, flat, paved scenic paths that will […]
Flectson Reflective Wings
September 14, 2017
Run fast like you have wings! Well, they may not make you run faster, but the Reflective Wings from the folks at Flectson will help keep you safe in low lighting. The entire band is reflective with the wings sticking out for even more visibility. The velcro strip closure makes it easy to adjust for a […]
Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K
September 14, 2017
Coming October 28, 2017. It’s almost time! Get ready for the 8th Annual Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K! Head to that quintessential Halloween town of Historic Sleepy Hollow to get in the trick-or-treating mood with this hilly, timed race. The race route will take you along the Hudson River within sight of the infamous Headless Horseman […]
Run Like a Girl Bellingham
September 12, 2017
Coming October 7, 2017. Tiaras and tutus are optional! Run Like a Girl Bellingham is a non-competitive (read: fun!) event supporting Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower young girls. It’s mostly women but the guys are welcome too in this half marathon or 10K over the Interurban Trail, often referred to as Washington’s Big […]
Charleston Salmon Run and Crab Walk
September 11, 2017
Coming October 7, 2017. It’s the first! The inaugural Charleston Salmon Run and Crab Walk promises some the most scenic routes of all the Oregon races. The coastal fishing village of Charleston is a picturesque setting for this event with 4 distances to choose from: marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 1 mile family fun Crab Walk though the […]
Comrades Marathon
September 7, 2017
Coming June 10, 2018. The world’s largest and oldest ultra marathon race…it’s the Comrades Marathon! Dating back to 1921, the race was initially started as a way to commemorate the South African soldiers killed during World War I, and the spirit of the race is to “celebrate mankind’s spirit over adversity”. This ultra marathon is approximately 89 […]
LumaGlo Crossbelt
August 23, 2017
The latest in wearable safety gear. LumaGlo Crossbelt is a bright idea (hee-hee, pun intended!) that will help keep you safe when you are doing your TrailblazerGirl thing at night. Just released this month, LumaGlo is a practical safety device that ensures you will be seen from all angles, front, back, sides, or as they […]
Surfing Madonna Beach Run
August 18, 2017
Coming November 5, 2017. Want to be part of setting a world record? Then join the (hopefully many!) folks at the Surfing Madonna Beach Run! The goal is to have at least 5,000 people participate to vie for the title of “Largest Beach Run”. An official Guinness Book of World Records judge will be there […]
Hut Run Hut
August 17, 2017
Coming September 4 and 18, 2017. One hundred miles, 22,00 feet of vert, and 6 days. It’s the Hut Run Hut running adventure that takes you across the Colorado Rockies from Aspen to Vail. With daily distances of 10 to 25 miles, 11 lucky participants will travel along the Continental Divide taking in panoramic views of […]
Emerald Bay Trail Run
August 16, 2017
Coming September 17, 2017. Don’t let the stunning views distract you from the trail! The Emerald Bay Trail Run is held along the west shores of gorgeous Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North American that sits between California and Nevada. This 7 mile race is a point to point course, starting at Eagle […]
New Balance 5th Avenue Mile
August 15, 2017
Coming September 10, 2017. Fast and fun! It’s the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile in New York City. The course record in the women’s category is 4 minutes, 16.68 seconds, set in 1990 and 3 minutes, 47.52 seconds for the men, set in 1981. Starting near the Metropolitan Museum of Art and running south, expect a straight course […]
Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10K
August 10, 2017
Coming September 16, 2017. Let your inner goddess shine at the Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon and 10K. This women-only race takes you across the Bridge of the Gods in Oregon’s Cascade Locks through a scenic route on the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail. Expect about 5 major inclines and a total elevation gain of over […]