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Trail Sisters Half Marathon & 10k

September 14th, 2024 • Buena Vista, CO

New Trail Sisters Headwear!

Runner Cap

This new technical hat will be your go-to for all training and racing adventures!

  • Perforated sides and top to keep you cool
  • Flexible Visor
  • Adjustable Plastic Buckle
  • 100% Polyester UV Lite | SPF 50

Cord Cap

Runner design with lifestyle vibe in mind.  Swap your sweaty training or racing hat for this fresh and comfortable post-run cord cap.

  • 5 Panel Design
  • Wide Wale Corduroy
  • Adjustable Metal Slider Closure
  • One Size Fits Most

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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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!

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!

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.

Community

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

Race Calendar

Trail Sisters
Approved Standards

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Fat Dog 120 Mile Trail Race
40M
50M
100K
120M
August 9, 2024
Manning Park
, British Columbia
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DHRT 50K & 3H Trail Half Marathon
50K
13.1M
August 3, 2024
King George
, Virginia
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Hurricane Hundred K
62M
Loops
September 7, 2024
Hurricane
, West Virginia
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Mt Evans Ascent
15M
June 23, 2024
Idaho Springs
, Colorado

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