Our pace is conversational. We think of our runs as accordions - we will start as a group but quickly become spread out. We will have a local running guide lead the group and one sweep at the end while our Retreat Leader floats among the group to ensure everyone feels supported. We will spread out on the trail and then come back together for breaks, photo ops and mindful running clinics. Our goal is that each woman can run her own pace. We are not training for races or hitting PRs. We are unplugging, resetting, falling back in love with running - all with a supportive, like minded group of women.

Yes! Most of our retreat participants travel alone. You may book a private room or a shared room package, in which case we'll pair you with another solo traveler in a room with two beds.

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Our goal is to keep the group size intimate with between 8 to 12 participants. 

This retreat is a special opportunity to be present in a way that is hard to find in your regular routine. That’s why it’s call a retreat!

By participating in this retreat, you are embarking on a journey of inner exploration as much as one of external exploration. You are embarking on a journey to a beautiful new destination, one that offers scenery and cultural experiences you can savor and enjoy. The inner exploration has to do with creating space to observe the feelings that arise throughout the retreat, noticing them and savoring them.

With that in mind, we have a Presence Policy that is designed to enhance your retreat experience so that you get the most from it. This policy asks that you:

•  When on the trails, keep your phone in Airplane Mode. This way, you can use it as much as you like to take photos (which we strongly encourage!), but aren’t distracted by incoming messages or phone calls.
• Turn off all audible sounds from your watch or GPS devices. If you have an electronic device that is making sounds, your retreat leader will ask you turn it off.
• Even better: leave your watch behind! There’s no need to log, map, measure or time your runs while on the retreat. You will have a richer retreat experience if you forego all forms of measurement and focus on the purpose of each day’s run: to practice mindful presence.
• Turn off your phone (or leave it in your hotel room) during the meetings, sharing circles and during group meals. There is plenty of time in the day, while traveling from place to place or free time, during which you can catch up with friends and family, post photos to social media, etc. We simply ask that you don’t do this during group time.
• Learn more about the Presence Policy here.

Running camps generally focus on workouts and coaching for building fitness and improving run performance. At Run Wild Retreats + Wellness, our focus is on building the foundation of health you need before you can safely and sustainably build fitness.

That’s why our retreats are truly a retreat from your everyday routine and offer you a mental and physical break. That space allows you to slow down, tune in and rediscover what your body and heart are craving right now. Our retreats are enriching immersions that blend running, travel, adventure, education and community.

Yes! We offer hiking-focused retreats especially for women who prefer exploring on foot rather than running. These retreats offer the same luxurious accommodations, meaningful connection with like-minded woman, a supportive retreat leader to manage all the details and plenty of time and space to unplug, recharge, and immerse yourself in nature. Click here to learn more. 

Yes, all our retreats are for women only. 

Women see the best results in a learning environment in which they feel comfortable, supported and free from judgement, which seems to work best with all-women groups.

We spend a lot of time together and part of what helps bring everyone together is sharing their stories, triumphs and struggles in their everyday lives. 

We partner with professional guides that hold all the necessary certifications and emergency response required to safely guide in each country. Your safety and comfort is always our top priority. So please know you'll be in expert hands on the trails!

Yes! On your participant profile form, you can provide us with the details of your specific dietary needs, and we pass this information along to the restaurants at which we eat during the retreat. If you have food allergies or an extremely restricted diet, let us know and we will discuss the options for accommodating those needs with you.

Each itinerary varies, but generally includes accommodations, most meals, activities, wellness workshops, professional trail running guides, ground transportation during the retreat, some airport transfers and dedicated support from your Run Wild Retreat Leader. Excluded from the package are airfare, alcoholic drinks (or mocktails), purchases of a personal nature, guide gratuities, additional activities before or after the retreat. Learn more about what’s included by contacting your retreat specialist.

Our goal is to make our retreats accessible to runners and hikers of various ability and fitness levels. Having said that, some retreats are better suited to women with more endurance and trail experience than others.

Each retreat has a section title, 'It's for you if you:' which will give you a sense for how much activity you need to do able to do. On the day by day itinerary, you will see how much time we spend on trail each day. This time includes our breaks and mindful movement clinics. 

Please reach out to our Retreat Travel Specialist for more detailed info. Our number is 970-930-1295 or email us at info@runwildretreats.com.

Your deposit is fully transferrable or refundable up until 3 to 5 months before departure. Each retreat lists the specific date on the booking page. Trip payments are non-refundable after this date.  Click here to view our full retreat booking and cancellation policy. 

We recommend participants purchase travel insurance that provides coverage for unexpected medical emergencies, flight cancellations/delays, lost luggage and "Cancel for Any Reason". Click here to learn more. 

The retreat leader plays a vital role throughout the retreat that is very distinct from that of the running or hiking guide. Nor is she a running coach.

While our locally based guides are primarily responsible for clients’ safety on the trail, the retreat leader facilitates the entirety of the retreat experience.

It’s vital that our retreat participants feel included and supported, so the retreat leader provides specific mindful running and hiking techniques and tools to help the participants feel comfortable on the trails, which for many, is a new experience.

The retreat leader also leads a series of workshops through the retreat that support the transformational journey of the participants.

The adventure of traveling in a foreign place, running or hiking in a new environment and being with strangers offers retreat participants a unique opportunity to embark on an inner exploration as well as an external one.

For some, that may include facing certain challenges and working through them with the support of their fellow retreat participants and the retreat leader.

Lastly, the retreat leader manages all of the retreat logistics so that the participants can relax and fully immerse themselves in the retreat experience. Learn more about our retreat leaders here.

Yes! Our itineraries include everything your group needs to have a successful and rewarding running, hiking and wellness retreat -  including professional English speaking guides, accommodations, meals, wellness experiences and more.

And while your retreat is taking place, our retreat travel specialists are on call 24 hours a day to assist you.

Not only do we take all the work out of planning your group’s ideal retreat experience, but we provide you everything you need to be prepared, from packing lists to trail descriptions and maps to a detailed itinerary.

We also provide your group with a customized retreat-planning software that makes it easy to have everyone current on what to do, expect, bring and plan. We make your job organizing your group retreat easy and automatic.

Your group can pay altogether or individually. The rate per person may decrease the more people in the group. Learn more here.

All of our retreat leaders are women. When it comes to our local running and hiking guides, they are not always women — and here’s why: we seek out the most qualified local guides who know the trails inside and out, can safely support runners who want to push themselves, hold the necessary safety training and certifications, and are fluent English speakers.

In some regions, cultural norms have limited opportunities for women to enter this profession, so the pool of experienced female guides can be very small. Our priority is to ensure you’re supported by the most skilled and knowledgeable local guides available, while our female retreat leaders create the warm, welcoming atmosphere our retreats are known for.