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Warrior Dash is Coming to Thompson CT June 9!

by TonyDasilva on June 2, 2012

Race Day Information

Welcome to the world’s largest running series. Warrior Dash lands in New England for the second time in 2012 where 12 obstacles from hell await you along this 3.11 mile course. Are you a Warrior?

Thompson International Speedway
205 East Thompson Road
Thompson, CT 06277

3.11 hellish miles
Warrior Dash Event Price
$65 until 11:59pm* on Sunday, April 15, 2012
Click HERE to see pricing schedule.

Note: We do not offer refunds. See our FAQ for more information.
Warrior Dash Event Deadline
Monday, May 28, 2012 – 11:59pm*
Registration will be closed. Absolutely NO registrations will be accepted after this time.
You will be unable to modify any details of participant registration information after this time. This includes wave time, date, participant information and location.

RACE LENGTH:

WAVE TIMES:

3.11 hellish miles

Waves of up to 500 participants will start at the following times:

9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30

11:00
11:30
Noon
12:30

1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30

Check out the official page for more here.

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Trailblazer’s Katie Gets a Little Skatie

by Katie February 25, 2012 Hike

It was a beautiful President’s Day weekend in Southern Vermont and Mother Nature was kind enough to drop a little bit of the white stuff down from above. Just enough to get on the skate skis for only a third time this winter. The snow came Friday night and the rest of the weekend brought [...]

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Tough Mudder Race in New England on May 5 & Sun May 6, 2012

by TonyDasilva February 4, 2012 Hike

New England #1: Sat May 5 & Sun May 6, 2012 Tough Mudder events are hardcore 10-12 mile obstacle courses designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. As the leading company in the booming obstacle course industry, Tough Mudder has already challenged half a million inspiring [...]

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Receive a $20 Gift Card With a $100 Purchase (ends 12/17)

by TonyDasilva December 7, 2011 In Stores

Visit our New Haven or Branford stores anytime from now until 12/17 and get a $20 gift card when you spend $100 or more! Gift card redeemable after 12/25

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Trailblazer’s Coat Drive and Starts This Week! 11/17)

by TonyDasilva November 16, 2011 Events

Trailblazer’s 4th Annual Coat Drive is kicking off this week from November 17, until the 27th, in all of our store locations, including New Haven. Plus, when you donate your coat, you will automatically get 10% off your entire purchase. You can also join us in kicking off this great cause in our Branford store with a fun party where [...]

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Training Begins for the New England Relay

by Trailblazer April 5, 2011 Run

If you read my post back in January about having gone to see Hood to Coast, a documentary about the Ragnar Relay in Oregon, then you know that I signed up to run in the New England Relay, which is happening in June. We’ve finally gotten our team registered (Strangers in a Van… With Candy!) [...]

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Trailblazer’s Spring Apparel and Footwear Has Arrived

by TonyDasilva March 14, 2011 In Stores

Yes, the smell of spring is in the air and so is the warm weather that comes along with it. Take a few minutes to stop in to any of our locations to and check out our new spring collection. Start the season fresh because you deserve it after this crazy winter! Visit us at [...]

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Hood to Coast Relay Documentary: An Emotional Account

by Trailblazer January 14, 2011 Run

Tuesday night was the premiere of Hood to Coast, a documentary filmed in 2008 about the Hood To Coast Relay that happens in Oregon. It was an extremely emotional movie, both because of the teams they chose to follow, and because as a runner you know how it feels to accomplish something so amazing. I [...]

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Introducing the New Balance Minimus!

by TonyDasilva January 8, 2011 In Stores

Yup, the New Balance Minimus is here and it’s only available in our stores. Check out either of our Branford or New Haven locations in person!

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New England Is Good For My Mental Health

by TonyDasilva November 27, 2010 Run

As New Englander’s, we all face those same times of year, where not only do you physically feel different, but mentally, as well. Those times, those seasons, those holidays, they are reminders of the activities I tend to take for granted a lot of the time. By living on the east coast, Connecticut to be [...]

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Connecticut’s 24 Top Running Routes

by TonyDasilva October 6, 2010 Run

With Connecticut’s diverse season changes and picturesque landscapes, it’s no wonder we have 24 top running routes that any type of runner can appreciate. Not only do some of CT’s popular cities like New Haven, Hartford and Stamford hold great routes, but other small towns like Ridgefield and Southport, as well. With the fall season [...]

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Discover the New England Trail

by Trailblazer September 4, 2010 Hike

Source: CT Forest & Park Association It just got easier to find the New England Trail (NET). Thanks to tremendous efforts by trail stewardship director Clare Cain and volunteer Wayne Fogg, the NET now has an interactive map, which outlines the trail’s basic route. To find your way once you are actually on the trail, the NET has blue [...]

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Diverse Choices for Summer Vacation Plans in New England

by Trailblazer May 19, 2010 Travel

Living in New England, we are definitely blessed with diverse and unique vacation areas that are not only breathtakingly scenic; they are within just a few hours drive. From the coastline to mountainous terrain, New England has spectacular tourist regions to satisfy any appetite.