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Great Endurance Races for Women

Endurance racing can be intimidating but once you make the leap the amount of support and encouragement that comes from the community is infectious. Here are some great races to make your first--or your fifth for that matter.

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Iron Girl--Graced With an Attitude

This nationwide series offers 10 events in terrific locations; destination races throughout the USA, and likely in your region. Join the women who are participating, celebrating and taking the challenge.

Rocketchix Racing

Rocketchix wants to give women of all ages and abilities the chance to discover their inner athlete.

Racing for a Good Cause

More and more active women are going beyond getting fit for themselves and crossing finish lines for the greater good. Charity races are booming, with more events and causes to fight for than ever.

Barb's Race: 70.3 Miles of Wine Country

If Barb can beat cancer--twice--you can finish a half Ironman-distance triathlon. And Sonoma's wine country is a great place to swim, bike and run 70.3 miles.

This is Living: Taking the Maui Channel Swim Challenge

Find out how inspiring a relay race in Maui's unpredictable waters can be from the point of view of a survivor.

Think Pink! Race for Komen

With over half the participants women, the Portland Marathon has been coined "The Women's Marathon". But what makes this event really special is its partnership with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Go! St. Louis Coordinator Inspires Fitness

Retired physical education teacher, Cathy Thurwachter, still motivates people to get active. Her new goal: Increase seniors participation in the St. Louis marthon fitness weekend.