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

Pic-of-Earl
Antelope Island Buffalo Run
25K
50K
50M
100M
March 29, 2024
Syracuse
, Utah
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Styx & Stones Marathon
26M
12.9M
March 30, 2024
West Fork
, Arkansas
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Vernal Equinox 48/24/12/8 Hour
48H
24H
12H
8H
April 5, 2024
Batavia
, Ohio
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Bluegrass Ultra
50K
25K
10K
April 6, 2024
Wallingford
, Kentucky
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Kanawha Trace 50K/25K/10K
50K
25K
10K
April 6, 2024
Ona
, West Virginia
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Eagleton Trail Challenge
10K
25K
50K
April 6, 2024
Lock Haven
, Pennsylvania
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Everyone Runs Catalina St. Park Half Marathon and 5.3 Mile Trail Races
13.1M
5.3M
April 7, 2024
Tucson
, Arizona
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The Long Run Spring Forward
5M
3H
6H
Loops
April 7, 2024
Nazareth
, Pennsylvania
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Warrior Trail's Dark Sky 220 + Cherry Springs 110
220M
110M
April 11, 2024
Lock Haven
, Pennsylvania
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Trail Sisters Half Marathon @ Lake Sonoma
13.1M
April 12, 2024
Healdsburg
, California
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Gorge Waterfalls
30K
100K
50K
April 12, 2024
Cascade Locks
, Oregon
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Lake Sonoma 50 & Marathon
50M
26.2M
April 13, 2024
Healdsburg
, California
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Nimble Bear
50K
25K
April 13, 2024
Kelowna
, British Columbia
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Oriflamme 50k
50K
April 13, 2024
Anza Borrego State Park
, California
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Desert RATS Trail Running Festival by UTMB
100K
50K
21K
10K
April 13, 2024
Fruita
, Colorado