If you're curious about what mindfulness can do for your health, anxiety and sense of wellbeing, but can't stand sitting on a meditation cushion, then this retreat is for you!
You already value running for keeping you healthy and connecting you to a community of like-minded women, but perhaps you still wonder if there's more to running than just another finisher's medal. Then join us in Moab to uncover additional benefits from running mindfully for your mental health, spiritual growth and other layers of meaning.
During the four-day, three-night Moab Mindful Running Retreat, situated in a stunning desert landscape of red rock, soaring cliffs and delicate natural arches, you’ll tune in to what drives you—in running and in life—and make sure that your energy is going into the activities that most feed your soul.
While it’s not necessary to have run trails before, this retreat is recommended for runners who can comfortably run 8 miles or more on the road. With the support of your retreat leader and running guides, you’ll be able run at your own pace, without needing to keep up with anyone else. You’ll stop frequently to soak up the views, snack and hydrate and savor each mindful moment.
Through our practical clinics, informative discussions, mindful movement and free time for quiet contemplation, you’ll stop the energy drains and divert your energy back into your running. 
Immerse yourself in the powerful healing energy of this vibrant desert landscape as you run scenic, challenging trails at a pace that is playful, relaxed and social.
"I had an incredible experience with Run Wild in Moab. our group immediately bonded and we enjoyed sharing our experiences and laughing together throughout the retreat. The landscape and setting were just breathtaking for every run. The whole atmosphere was uplifting."
-Catherine D.
"This trip and experience was magnificent!! Every detail was well thought out and well explained. The leaders and trail guides were phenomenal, kind women who created an environment of support and encouragement and joy. I never did trail running before - but I run on the road at least 4 miles 3-4 times a week. I never felt "less than" or out of place. It was challenging, but doable and fun for me. Moab is ridiculously gorgeous. Ridiculously. And the other participants were amazing and we are still keeping in touch! It was a luxurious and legit retreat - all I ever had to worry about was getting myself where I needed to be on time. Everything else was taken care of. If you're wavering, stop and book it!! It's worth every penny and second of time."
--Amy L.
Mindful Running is this retreat's defining experience. Your dedicated Retreat Leader will lead you through experiences on and off the trail that are designed to help you discover how to run with more ease and flow. And if you've never run trails before, you'll learn how to adapt your road running technique for this new terrain. And if you're an experienced trail runner, you'll take your running to a whole new level of efficiency and joy. Connect more deeply with nature, yourself and other women through this powerful practice that provides you with skills and insights to maximize the stress-reducing effects of running.
This retreat can be the kind of vacation that truly transforms your state of mind and body, if you're open to it. Our retreats are designed to support you as a whole woman, not just a runner. That means you can expect free time to yourself, away from the group. It means that there are wellness experiences included in your retreat package to support your nervous system reset. This is your chance to heal from the effects of stress and focus on doing the things that energize you, inspire you and feed your soul.
Commemorate your experience at the Moab Mindful Running Retreat with a souvenir Bella + Canvas tri-blend T-shirt (in dark grey) featuring a custom logo on the front left chest, and the Run Wild Retreats logo on the sleeve. Add it to your retreat and we will follow up to ensure we send you the correct size.
Don't want to be rushed getting to the retreat? Want a day to adjust to the time zone? This is for you!
Enjoy one night at the Red Cliffs Lodge prior to the retreat (no need to move rooms when the retreats starts) - March 26th! You'll have a kitchenette with a fridge, toaster, microwave and dishes. On-site services include a restaurant, pool, hot tub, bar and river access. You’ll have free time to enjoy the resort’s excursions such as a massage, horseback riding, art projects, free yoga and much more.
Don't want to race to the airport on the last day of the retreat? Want one more day to relax before returning to the real world?
Enjoy one additional night (March 30th) at the Red Cliffs Lodge post retreat (no need to move rooms when the retreats starts)! You'll have a kitchenette with a fridge, toaster, microwave and dishes. On-site services include a restaurant, pool, hot tub, bar and river access. You’ll have free time to enjoy the resort’s excursions such as a massage, horseback riding, art projects, free yoga and much more.
Moab, UT, USA 
Our program begins at 2:00 pm at Red Cliffs Lodge with the official welcome orientation meeting, during which your retreat leader will review what’s in store for the upcoming days and meet your fellow retreat participants.
We begin the day with breakfast at the lodge, then meet our guides and drive to the trailhead of today’s run that will eventually take us along the Colorado River. Near the run’s start, our second Mindful Running Form Clinic will give you the secret to using breath to regulate pace and efficiency while running uphill.
A a 75-minute stretching and lengthening yoga class designed specifically for runners is included in your retreat package. You don't need any yoga experience at all to get the most from this relaxing sequence of poses designed to support post-run recovery and healing. You'll finish this class feeling limber and open! After class, we will head to dinner in downtown Moab. 
After breakfast at the lodge, we'll meet our guides again and drive with them to the Navajo Rocks Trails. Upon arrival at the trailhead, we'll have our third Natural Running Form clinic, then begin our loop run through some of Moab's icon landscapes, including cliffs, monoliths and sage brush. At the halfway point, you may opt to end your run here, or extend your run for another hour or so on rolling trails over sand and rock.
After eating breakfast and checking out of our rooms (you can store your luggage in your vehicle or with the front desk), it’s a short drive with our guides to the final out-and-back trail run that is truly a celebration in the simple joy and adventure of running for our own health and happiness. While it begins with a bit of an uphill hike and some brief exposure to heights (even a short ladder!), this rewarding run is worth the effort to soak up the views and see the soaring Fisher Towers. You can choose to all the way to the trail’s end or turn around at any point along the way.
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