Helping women build confidence to run in wild places through education, community and support.
Wilderness Adventure Group Runs & Retreats
What are Wilderness Adventure Runs?
Wild Women Wilderness Adventures are small-group, guide-led mountain runs designed to teach, inspire, and connect. They’re part trail run, part confidence-builder, part nature immersion — and 100% joy.
Because it is hard knowing where to start.
We remember looking at mountains and wanting to explore deeper and farther, but not knowing how to get started. Entering the wilderness can be daunting, and trusting in our bodies doesn’t always come easily.
That’s why we’re offering the stepping stone you need to embark on more trail running adventures. Our Wilderness Adventure Runs provide the planning, logistics, education, and supportive community to build your confidence to take on your own wild running dreams.
Join us for our first Wilderness Adventure Run
Indian Heaven Wilderness Adventure Run
Sept 7, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable 17-mile wilderness trail run led by Wild Woman guides — now open for registration!
This is not a race. It’s a one-day, trail running adventure to build confidence, connection, and mountain running skills — together.
This will be a point-to-point, 17-mile run with no-drop policy, pre-event education, and pure trail joy.
This epic wilderness is a trail runner’s dream — lakes everywhere, soft trails, big views, and early fall color. Expect huckleberries, mushrooms, meadows, and miles of quiet singletrack in addition to the support and camaraderie of your Wild Woman guides and fellow female runners.
How Does It Work?
Why Indian Heaven?
These trails are a great introduction to wilderness running. They’re soft on the feet and on the quads without the steep, rocky ascents/descents common in the Cascade Mountains of the PNW. We’ll meander through different landscapes and take in the macro and micro beauty of the area—from alpine lake vistas, to cartoon-like mushrooms, to delicious huckleberries.
Who is this for?
If you’ve run 10-12 miles before, you’re ready for this entry to long-distance running.
Women who are ready to explore farther.
Trail runners looking for guidance in remote running logistics and terrain.
Anyone craving community, growth, and wild places.
All paces welcome. This is not a race — it’s a joy ride with support. We’ll meet at every intersection to graze huckleberries and wait for friends.
What’s included?
Packing checklist for wilderness running
Pre-event virtual call: meet your fellow runners, review packlist, what to wear and expect.
Experienced Wild Woman guides to lead the way
Wilderness running tips: how to manage terrain, fuel, and confidence
Group logistics coordination
Post-run pizza dinner to soak in the memories and kick-start your recovery!
How many women can join?
Space is very limited on this one due to wilderness permit rules. We can accept up to 22 participants for this event.
How much does it cost?
For our first-ever Adventure Run event, we’ve decided to offer registration by donations only! We’re both testing our systems and learning from you - our Wild Women network - to see how we can offer more of this type of trail running adventures in future years.
You’re ready for this. We’ll show you how.
Remember, you are stronger than you think. Join us on Sept 7th, 2025 to expand your wilderness experience with a community that wants to go farther with you.
We’re opening up the waitlist for this event now. Sign up to express your interest and learn more.