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

Broken Arrow Skyrace
1K
11K
26K
52K
June 19, 2025
Olympic Valley
, California
Blackout Night Runs
27K
13K
6K
June 20, 2025
Flagstaff
, Arizona
New River Gorge Trail Festival
5K
13.1M
50K
June 20, 2025
Fayetteville
, West Virginia
Delirium 32k/15k
32K
15K
June 21, 2025
Anniston
, Alabama
Headwaters Trail Runs
56K
31K
10K
June 21, 2025
Mount Shasta
, California
Ring the Springs
100M
100K
50M
25K
June 21, 2025
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine Trail Runs
55K
27K
13K
6K
June 21, 2025
Flagstaff
, Arizona
Logan Peak Trail Run
26M
June 21, 2025
Logan
, Utah
Wild Woman Trail Marathon
26.2M
50K
13.1M
June 21, 2025
Trout Lake
, Washington
Blue Crab Bolt #1
5M
10M
June 21, 2025
Gaithersburg
, Maryland
Catamount Ultra
25K
50K
June 21, 2025
Stowe
, Vermont
Bizz Johnson's Southside Scramble
22K
14K
7K
June 21, 2025
Susanville
, California
Tiger Mountain Trail Run
5K
12K
13.1M
50K
June 21, 2025
Issaquah
, Washington
Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival
5K
10K
3H
6H
Loops
June 22, 2025
Pottstown
, Pennsylvania
Groovy Granite
7K
14K
21K
June 22, 2025
Lee River
, Manitoba