Womens Run & Raffle

3rd Annual Women's Run & Raffle

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. 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.
• Bathrooms are available.
• Plenty of parking.
• Water on hand and some snacks.
• The course is mostly shaded, very little exposed sun.
• Please leave dogs at home.

Swag

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.