Overview

Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy is teaming up with Public Lands of Cranberry for the 3rd Annual Women's Run & Raffle. This event is FREE! Join us as we kick off our training block for the August 29th Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler. (Baker Ultra). If you're not doing the Baker Ultra, that's okay! We welcome all women runners, regardless of experience.

Format

- The course will be a 4-mile loop with plenty of climbing (Precise elevation- tbd)
- The event starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m.
- Run one loop or 6-hours worth, whatever suits you
- The start and end point of the loop is Olympia Shelter (directions) in North Park
- Are there bathrooms? Yes
- What about parking? Plenty of parking
- Water on hand and some snacks
- The course is mostly shaded, very little exposed sun
- We love dogs, but please leave yours at home

Swag

Our friends from Public Lands will have giveaways, food and raffles. Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy will be raffling off a few entries to the Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler, which takes place Saturday, August 29th.

History & Purpose

For nearly 20 years, the Baker Ultra averaged 80% men, 20% women. In late 2023, we created Equity Guidelines, which included allocating 50% of the race entries to women. We are the only 50-mile race in the United States that allocates equal space for women.

Hosting the Women's Run & Raffle allows us to expose more women runners to the Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50-miler. (and raffle off some free entries)! And most importantly, this event serves as a relaxed, fun, and supportive running opportunity for women of varying backgrounds.

Event's current local time: 6:55 AM ET