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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Rabid Raccoon 100
100M
100K
13.1M
5K
March 14, 2025
Beaver Falls
, Pennsylvania
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Little Backyard Adventure
6H
12H
March 15, 2025
Olympia
, Washington
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Old West Trail Runs
50K
26.2M
13.1M
March 15, 2025
Shelter Valley
, California
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False Spring Trail Runs
10K
13.1M
Loops
March 15, 2025
La Porte
, Indiana
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XTERRA Black Canyon Trail Run
6K
10K
21K
42K
March 16, 2025
Black Canyon City
, Arizona
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The Big Alta
50K
28K
March 22, 2025
San Rafael
, California
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The Bullshit Backyard Ultra
Loops
March 22, 2025
Lenoxville
, Pennsylvania
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Dash Point
10K
13.1M
March 22, 2025
Federal Way
, Washington
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Washpool World Heritage Trails
50K
25K
9K
March 22, 2025
Gibraltar Range
Pic-of-Earl
Antelope Island Buffalo Run
25K
50K
50M
100M
March 28, 2025
Syracuse
, Utah
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Vernal Equinox 48/24/12/8 Hour
48H
24H
12H
8H
March 28, 2025
Batavia
, Ohio
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Styx & Stones Marathon
26M
12.9M
March 29, 2025
West Fork
, Arkansas
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Women's Trail Festival
10M
8K
10M
8K
March 29, 2025
Williamsburg
, Virginia
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The Long Run Spring Forward
5M
3H
6H
Loops
March 30, 2025
Nazareth
, Pennsylvania
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Withlacoochee River Trail Marathon
26.2M
13.1M
10K
March 30, 2025
Hernando
, Florida