Women’s Adventure can be found at any of these events, sponsored by our partners!
Athleta Iron Girl National Women’s Event Series
The Athleta Iron Girl event series includes 13 events nationwide. We have running, walking, triathlon and duathlon events for you. Join us, it is an amazing event experience!
Event Dates
May 22: New Orleans, LA – Triathlon
June 26: Portland, OR – Triathlon
July 31: Racine, WI – Triathlon
August 7: Syracuse, NY – Triathlon
August 21: Columbia, MD – Triathlon
August 27: Boulder, CO – Triathlon
September 11: Seattle, WA – 10K & 5K Run/Walk
September 18: Lake Tahoe South Shore, CA – Triathlon
September 25: Bloomington, MN – Duathlon
November 6: Del Mar, CA – 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Learn more at IronGirl.com.
Breast Cancer Fund Peak Hike for Prevention
What if you had the power to help prevent breast cancer? You do!
Come take a hike with the Breast Cancer Fund at the 16th annual Peak Hike for Prevention!
Your day will start with a yummy organic breakfast, then continue with a beautiful 7 mile hike, followed by a tasty organic lunch and healthy-living expo! Plus, you’ll get an event T-shirt and goodie bag filled with great stuff from our sponsors.
Hike with your friends and family, form a team or come as an individual and make new friends on the trail. Connect with hundreds to feel the power of prevention! Registration is $50 for adults, $25 for hikers 17 years and under.
Funds raised from Peak Hike directly support our unique work to identify and eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer, so we challenge each hiker to reach a fundraising goal of $250. Participants who meet fundraising goals are eligible to receive incentive prizes, from T-shirts to top-of-the-line sporting gear from our partners in prevention at Isis, Klean Kanteen, Fox River socks, Ahnu footwear, LEKI, Julbo, Jetboil, Camelbak, Adventure Medical Kit, Princeton Headlamp, Hugger Mugger, Osprey and more!
Event Date:
October 2, 2011: Mt. Tamalpais, Marin, California
More Info: www.breastcancerfund.org
HERA Foundation Climb4Life Events
Whether you’re a beginner climber or hiker or an experienced mountaineer, a courageous cancer survivor or a person whose life has been affected by cancer, or just someone looking for a weekend of fun – Climb4Life is for you!
These events are a cornerstone in helping accomplish our mission of stopping the loss of women from ovarian cancer by promoting Health, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness. HERA’s Climb4LifeSM Series provides an excellent forum for empowering women and supporting awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. A place to turn your passion into action to find a cure for ovarian cancer, the HERA Climb4LifeSM Series welcomes women, men, children and families – all abilities, all ages, all levels – to take part.
Event Dates:
June 24-25, 2011: Boulder, CO
July 8-10, 2011: Washington, DC
Sept. 15-18, 2011: Salt Lake City, UT
Learn more at: HERA Climb4Life
LUNAFEST® Film FestivalWe all have a story. Film is an inspiring way to bring those stories to life, to connect, and to build community. LUNAFEST® is a traveling film festival – by, for, about women – dedicated to building community, through the power of film and through the power of story. Ticket Sales benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and Boulder’s own Greenhouse Scholars.Event Date:
October 13, 2011 – Boulder, CO
Learn more at: LUNAFEST.org
Moab Trail Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 5K Adventure Run-Walk
Trail race through some of the most unbelievable and scenic regions of the world. Run includes routes through several dramatic canyons and along scenic rim vistas. There’s a marathon and 1/2 marathon option. Also a 5K adventure run/walk which includes running through caves, arches, creek crossings, and other fun natural and manmade obstacles. Guarenteed to be a race you’ll remember a lifetime! Affordable entry fee. Prize money for top finishers. Event benefits Project Athena (www.projectathena.org) and Friends 4 Wheelin.
Event Date
November 5, 2011
Learn more at moabtrailmarathon.com
The Merrell Oyster Racing Series… Weird Name, Awesome Race! This ultimate urban adventure race combines athleticism with thought provoking strategy, as racers complete crazy challenges on a mystery course around the city. The Oyster provides various divisions to satisfy all endurance levels – race on foot or bike, on a team or solo. TRY AN OYSTER!
Event Dates
May 21: Glenwood Springs, CO
June 25: Pittsburgh, PA
June 25: Bend, OR
July 23: Seattle, WA
August 20: Portland, OR
August 27: Denver, CO
September 24: San Francisco, CA
October 8: Nashville, TN
Learn more and register to win free gear at oysterracingseries.com Enter the promo code WAM2011 at registration through Active.com and receive 10% your racing fee!
Venus de Miles is a lot of things – a celebration of sisterhood, support for Greenhouse Scholars, and crazy fun – but one thing it’s not is a race. So, don’t be afraid to walk your bike up that hill, stop to listen to a band, and, most importantly, enjoy yourself. Join us August 28, 2011, for our fourth year – it’ll be bigger, better, and more inspiring than ever.
Venus is for all skill levels and features four courses to accommodate any rider – novice or seasoned. And for those Venus de Miles pioneers who are ready for the next challenge, we’re offering a 100-mile course, new this year. Choose among the rolling 100-mile ride, the calf-cramping 67-mile ride, the heart-pounding 51-mile ride, or the 33-mile jaunt through the scenic countryside.
Event Date
August 28: Boulder, CO
Learn more at venusdemiles.com
Imagine a powerful sea of women on the move–encouraging fellow runners and celebrating personal running triumphs. Picture a post-race party and expo all wrapped up in one memorable “after-party expo” where these strong goal-oriented women come together for well-deserved partying and pampering. This is ZOOMA Women’s Race Series presented by New Balance.
Event Dates
June 5: Annapolis, MD (Use code ANNAMEDIA11 when you register to get $5 off the 10K or $10 off the Half-Marathon.)
July 17: Colorado Springs, CO (Use code COLOMEDIA11 when you register to get $5 off the 10K or $10 off the Half-Marathon.)
November 26: Atlanta, GA
More info at zoomarun.com.
