Trail Femmes

Numbers tell a story. But sometimes, they tell a story far deeper than what appears on the surface. At this year’s Bhatti Mines Ultra, the women’s participation and performance across distances wasn’t just data, it was a reflection of something growing, evolving, and quietly powerful in the trail running community. A Shift Worth Noticing In 2025, women made up 33.3% of the field. In 2026, that number rose to 46.5% . That is not just an increase. Out of 99 runners who started the race on...

And, just like that we turned two! When Trail Femmes began, it was not about building a huge community; it started as a safe space for women to come together on trails. Just like how many running stores go, what started as a short run turned into a space for women to show up as they are, to test their limits, to find strength in community, and to discover the wild joy of dirt under their feet. Where It All Began Trail Femmes was born from a simple but powerful idea: women deserve to...

Looking back with gratitude. Stepping forward with purpose. As we come to the end of 2025, we pause, not to count just the kilometres or events, but to honour the moments, the people, and the shared journeys that made this year what it was. The path was muddy, twisted, rocky at times. But every mile was progress. And today, we’re proud of how far we’ve come together. A Year of Showing Up 2025 was a year of showing up. Again and again. Trail Femmes continued monthly group runs including route...