Trail Sisters Approved

Provide women the race day they deserve.

Add your race and make it Trail Sisters Approved today!

Trail Sisters Approved Standards

The Commitment

About the Program

In 2019 Trail Sisters created the first of its kind program to support, enhance, and equalize women’s experience in trail racing. Trail Sisters founder Gina Lucrezi created the Trail Sisters Approved Standards in collaboration with runners and race directors as a course of action to provide women the race day experience they deserve.

Lucrezi has been identifying voids of equity in the sport since beginning her professional career in 2009. All segments of the sport and industry need work, but trail races specifically can quickly achieve meaningful change by following the 5 easy to implement standards. The standards are easy to understand, simple to implement and come and no additional costs for race directors.

By implementing these standards race events commit to a welcoming experience for women participants. This will help to increase women’s participation in trail (and ultra) events as well as provide awareness of the needs, expectations, and support, female runners’ desire. 

This program is a win for everyone.

Equal Podium & Awards

Trail Sisters Approved races offer an equal number of podium spots and equal awards amongst men & women participants.

Women's Specific Apparel & Swag

Trail Sisters Approved races provide women’s specific apparel. If offering race shirts, a women’s fit and sizing option must be included. Unisex is not a substitute for women’s specific.

Menstrual Products

Menstrual Products at Aid Stations

Trail Sisters Approved races will have menstrual products available and visible on all aid station tables in races that are a half marathon and longer. 

Women on the Starting Line

Trail Sisters Approved races will invite women to be on the starting line. This can be achieved with a designated area (half the starting line for women), or by a simple announcement welcoming women to the front. 

Including women on the start line recognizes and celebrates their participation, and provides media coverage and highlight opportunities.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Policy

Beginning in 2024, Trail Sisters Approved races will offer a Pregnancy & Postpartum Policy. Whether planned or unplanned, expected or unexpected start or end to a pregnancy, healing and recovery time are required for a woman’s overall health. Policy details are decided by the race director, but we recommend at least one to two years deferral depending on the race distance, and/or a refund option.

Make your Race Trail Sisters Approved!

Commit to making these simple steps a part of your event. Race Directors can claim their race listing and easily make their race Race Trail Sisters approved. Runners, please help us by spreading the word to Race Directors you know!

Upcoming Trail Sisters Approved Races

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Mosaic Trail Race
50K
26.2M
13.1M
15K
10K
5K
December 7, 2024
Liberty Hill
, Texas
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McDowell Mountain Frenzy
50M
50K
25K
10M
December 7, 2024
Fountain Hills
, Arizona
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Last Chance Trail Race
10K
25K
50K
December 7, 2024
Bonneau
, South Carolina
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Redmond Reindoor Romp
5M
13.1M
December 7, 2024
Redmond
, Washington
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Lake Norman State Park 30K & 50K Trail Race
30K
50K
December 7, 2024
Troutman
, North Carolina
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Pine Mountain Trail Run
19M
40M
December 8, 2024
Pine Mountain
, Georgia
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Beast of the East
15M
25M
50M
100M
December 14, 2024
Kings Mountain
, North Carolina
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Saturnalia
10K
December 14, 2024
Oiympia
, Washington
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Seward Solstice Run
4.2M
10K
December 21, 2024
Seattle
, Washington
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Absolution Run
4M
8M
December 29, 2024
Kenmore
, Washington
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Run Your Resolution - First Light Racing
5K
15K
30K
60K
December 31, 2024
College Station
, Texas
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Winter Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half, and 10K
26.2M
13.1M
10K
January 4, 2025
Waynesville
, Ohio
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The Shippey Endurance Runs
20M
40M
100K
100M
January 18, 2025
High Ridge
, Missouri
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Frost Eagle Trail Run
5M
13.1M
January 18, 2025
Sammamish
, Washington
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Long Haul 100 Ultramarathon
100M
12.5M
January 18, 2025
Lakeland
, Florida