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June 6th - 9th & August 1st - 4th • Boulder, CO

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Trail Sisters Half Marathon & 10k

September 14th, 2024 • Buena Vista, CO

Run with Her Retreats!

Trail Sisters Run with Her Retreats presented by HOKA provides guided trail adventures (run & hike friendly), for all levels of ability and experience! We foster camaraderie and friendship, and provide educational workshops that add much more to the overall retreat experience!

Join us for a 4 day, 3 night retreat in June or August, located in Boulder, Colorado! Enjoy tasty catered meals, a night out on Pearl Street, the Boulder Farmer’s Market, and the following activities:

  • 4 trail adventures
  • Yoga for Runners
  • Strength & Injury Prevention: presented by Pro-Tec Athletics
  • Wilderness Awareness Workshop
  • Uphill & Downhill Technique Workshop
  • Self Defense Class with Melanie of Way of the Crane

…and did I mention the retreat swag bag (includes HOKA shoes)!

Running in the Dark with Seasonal Depression

I have always just “dealt” with the feeling of being trapped under a blanket that’s tied down with bricks. Running away from the starkness of February is no simple task. The warm blanket of despair and hopelessness is wrapped in negative self talk and withdrawal and isolation.

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One Foot in Front of the Other

One foot in front of the other… keep moving…  breath. The sport of ultrarunning shares a strikingly beautiful resemblance to life itself, a metaphor set in motion on a regular ole’ girl’s night out…

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Team Trail Sisters
All women are welcome and invited to join! Together, we are a movement driving opportunity and inspiration to all women on the trails.

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Community

The Trail Sisters Community provides a way to connect with other Trail Sisters, Join Local Groups, learn from educational courses & more!

Team Trail Sisters

Any and all women are invited to join Team Trail Sisters! Special access to team kits and apparel, Speaker Series webinars, partner discounts, team newsie and communities group, and special meet-up events! Join the team today!

Resources

Providing tools for success on the trails is important. Find a coach through our coaching directory, get inspired with a film or learn how to apply for an Adventure, Childcare, or Coaching Grant.

Events

Check out a Run With Her Retreat, the Women’s Trail Half Marathon or come run a Marathon or 50 Mile with us in wine country!

Race Calendar

Trail Sisters
Approved Standards

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Piedmont 8 Hour
8H
October 19, 2024
Powhatan
, Virginia
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IRONBULL Solstice Summit
1M
10K
June 15, 2024
Wausau
, Wisconsin
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Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run
100M
100K
50K
25K
5M
November 24, 2024
Glen Rose
, Texas
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Uwharrie 100 Mile Trail Run
50K
100K
100M
October 19, 2024
Troy
, North Carolina

Local Groups

Journal

Health & Fitness
Kim Watkins

Running in the Dark with Seasonal Depression

I have always just “dealt” with the feeling of being trapped under a blanket that’s tied down with bricks. Running away from the starkness of February is no simple task. The warm blanket of despair and hopelessness is wrapped in negative self talk and withdrawal and isolation.

Adventure
Heather Anderson

Trail Spotlight: Pacific Crest Trail 

The Pacific Crest Trail traverses the mountain ranges of California, Oregon, and Washington State (Sierra and Cascade Ranges)…

Inspiration
Molly Vaskey

One Foot in Front of the Other

One foot in front of the other… keep moving…  breath. The sport of ultrarunning shares a strikingly beautiful resemblance to life itself, a metaphor set in motion on a regular ole’ girl’s night out…

Empowerment
Pamela Hall

Freedom

Is it that freedom feels like racing the downhill sections with airplane arms outstretched? That it feels like exploring the natural world in a childlike way, pointing out the wild flowers and butterflies with pure joy?

Racing & Training
Imaculate Mosha

Gains in Unexpected Places

Let’s face it, I have no business being on the bike trainer at all. See, my primary sport is trail running and I run ultras which gives me plenty of cardio and outdoor time…

Inspiration
Carrie Graves

The Balancing Act: Ultra-Running and Entrepreneurship

Being an entrepreneur and active woman isn’t for the faint of heart, but neither are we, right? As  we navigate the crazy rollercoaster of life, let’s remember to cut ourselves some slack, lean on our tribe, and keep chasing those dreams.

Injury & Recovery
Nicole Klemas

A Little Less Careful

As I write this reflection, I’m in late-phase recovery. I’m not running yet, but I can hike and bike a little. When I return to running, I know I will face the voices in my head telling me to be careful and trying to talk me out of attempting technical trails.

Family
Olivia Kail

Cancer and 100 Miles

We choose some hard things- like running races- and others, we are given- like a diagnosis. We continue to find ways to make it through the challenging moments. What I have learned is that amazing feats can be accomplished with the love and support of others.

Contributors

Dalton McCurdy

Mara White

Molly Vaskey

Pamela Hall

Carrie Graves

Nicole Klemas

Olivia Kail

Trina Dawkins

Reesa Zagnoli

Tanya Twerdowsky