Planning your 2023 run training? Targeting a specific half or full marathon? Or just want to take your running more seriously? Then it’s time to talk about running retreats 2023.
Signing up for a running camp could be the kind of running tune-up you need. While high school runners may remember fondly those summer weeks spent away from home, hanging out with friends and getting in some two-a-day runs, adult running camps are even better.
For one, you don’t have to dread going to your AP Calculus classes. Even more importantly, they are professionally run camps in some of the best running spots in the country – from Arizona, California, and Oregon on the west coast to New York and Vermont on the east coast.
You’ll spend anywhere from a long weekend to a full week in idyllic settings – gorgeous coastal runs through mountain ranges to forests with color-changing leaves – getting to focus on running.
To help you make the best choice for a 2023 running retreat, we’ve put together a list of all of the U.S.-based adult run camps by state.
Check out below to find your next run adventure.
[Updated Oct. 30th, 2022]
- Alaska Running Retreats
- Arizona Running Retreats
- California Running Retreats
- Colorado Running Retreats
- Florida Running Retreats
- Indiana Running Retreats
- Montana Running Retreats
- New York Running Retreats
- North Carolina Running Retreats
- Oregon Running Retreats
- South Carolina Running Retreats
- Utah Running Retreats
- Vermont Running Retreats
- Washington Running Retreats
- Wisconsin Running Retreats
Running Retreats 2023 By State
Alaska Running Retreats

To Be Announced
Alaska Sundog Guiding held a number of Alaska running retreats in 2022 in and around Anchorage. We’ll share once these events are updated for 2023.
Arizona Running Retreats

- Trail Running Escapes – Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Running Camp
About: Immerse yourself in the red sandstone formations of Sedona, Arizona for a challenging weekend of trail running through the Coconino National Forest. At a baseline elevation of 4500’, and an additional 4500’ of elevation throughout the week, this running retreat brings the challenge.
Date: Monday, February 20th, 2023 – Friday, February 24th, 2023
Link: Trail Running Escapes – Red Rocks of Sedona Trail Running Camp
- Run Wild Retreats – Sonoran Desert Trail Running + Wellness
About: From runs through the serene desert setting to evenings at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, this may be one of the most restorative trail running retreats. As a four-day, three-night, women-only retreat, this experience will feature daily rails of up to eight miles, alongside mindful running techniques, restorative yoga, and gourmet meals.
Date: Thursday, March 9th, 2023 – Sunday, March 12th, 2023
Link: Run Wild Retreats – Sonoran Desert Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
- Rob Krar Ultra Camps
About: Come experience all the greatness you’ve heard about running in Flagstaff – the beautiful Aspen trees, wide-open vistas, running at elevation – during the season of your choice with Rob Krar’s Ultra Camps. These camps, generally spread out over a long weekend, feature beautiful singletrack trails across red rocks, volcanic fields, and more.
Date: For 2023, there are three scheduled camps:
- 2023 Winter Retreat: Thursday, Feb. 9th, 2023 – Monday, Feb. 13th, 2023
- 2023 Summer Retreat: Thursday, July 20th, 2023 – Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
- 2023 Fall Retreat: Thursday, Oct. 5th, 2023 – Sunday, Oct. 9th 2023
Link: Rob Krar Ultra Camps
- RunnersConnect – Flagstaff Running Retreat
About: As one of the leading providers of running support and training plans, RunnersConnect is a helpful resource for runners all year round. With their Flagstaff training camp, you can get a 5-day, 4-night dose of that experience with some of the country’s most scenic trails!
Date: Wednesday, July 12th to Sunday, July 16th, 2023
Link: RunnersConnect – Flagstaff Running Retreat
California Running Retreats

To Be Announced
Latinas Run Club held a women’s running retreat in Yosemite in May, Runcation takes runners to Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes in September/October, and Jeff Galloway ends the year with a retreat in Carmel.
Each of these took place in 2022, so we’ll update here once the 2023 dates are announced.
Colorado Running Retreats

- Becoming Ultra – Desert Highlights Trail Camp
About: For four days and three nights, adventure through canyons, alongside boulders, underneath arches, and through Colorado’s colorful, challenging landscape. Recovery will be just as fun, as the base camp is in Colorado’s wine country.
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 – Sunday, March 26, 2023
Link: Becoming Ultra – Desert Highlights Trail Camp
- Run Wild Retreats – Telluride Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
About: Run through aspen groves and soak up the mountain air in this restorative retreat at elevation. This four-day, women-only run retreat embraces mindful running practices, offers restorative yoga, and optional spa packages in a beautiful Colorado setting.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 – Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023
Link: Telluride Trail Running + Wellness Retreat 2023
To Be Announced
Adventure Mindful has a Boulder-focused trail running and mindfulness retreat in July, Trail Run Adventures has a Southwest Colorado Running Retreat in August leading up to the Telluride Mountain Run, and Becoming Ultra puts on a Rocky Mountain Trail Camp in September/October in Salida.
We will update this document once each of these has confirmed dates for 2023.
For more detailed information on these camps and running in the Centennial State, check out our guide on Colorado running camps.
Florida Running Retreats

- RunnersConnect – Orlando Winter Running Retreat
About: Break out of your winter doldrums with this 4-day, 3-night winter running retreat in Orlando, Florida. This is one of two retreats hosted by RunnersConnect in 2023.
Date: Thursday, February 9th to Sunday, February 12th, 2023
Link: RunnersConnect – Orlando Winter Running Retreat
To Be Announced
Jeff Galloway puts on a number of running retreats in California and Florida, including a weekend running retreat in Blue Mountain, FL in August of 2022. Likewise, Becoming Ultra puts on their Coastal Running Camp in October in St. Augustine Beach for a long weekend.
We’ll add dates for 2023 once they’re available. For more, you can read through our guide on running camps in Florida here.
Indiana Running Retreats

To Be Announced
Transcend Health and Wellness hosted their Nashville, Indiana-based running retreat in September and October of 2022. We’ll add dates for 2023 once they’re available.
Montana Running Retreats

- GritChicks Bozeman, Montana Retreat
About: The only thing that might be more moving than the Montana vistas is the time spent reconnecting with yourself and the world around you. These pressure-free retreats are meant to create a space for you to just be. For a weekend filled with running and rejuvenation, this women-only retreat is a must-try.
Date: Thursday, May 4th, 2023 – Sunday, May 7th, 2023.
Link: GritChicks Montana Retreat
- Run Wild Retreats – Montana Trail Running + Wellness Retreat 2023
About: Where better than the Big Sky State to fill up your lungs with the fresh air for a beautiful long run? With daily runs between 4 and 10 miles, you’ll get a chance to run alpine and forest singletrack trails on this four-day, women-only retreat.
Date: Thursday, August 17th, 2023 to Sunday, August 20th, 2023.
Link: Montana Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
To Be Announced
Key Running held a mini-running retreat at Holland Lake Lodge, Montana in July of 2022. We’ll share once this is updated for 2023.
New York Running Retreats

- AREEP’s Trail Running Camp
About: Set in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, this trail running camp features running, yoga, massage, strength training, and more, all while being set in a gorgeous lakefront setting. Plus campfires, s’mores, and a talent show make this more than just an intense training weekend – they make it a delightful experience.
Date: Thursday, July 13th, 2023 – Sunday, July 17th, 2023.
Link: AREEP’s Trail Running Camp
North Carolina Running Retreats

To Be Announced
ZAP Endurance generally puts on three running vacations a year – the Blue Ridge Running Vacation in July, Marathon Week heading into August, and Half Marathon & Marathon Week in September. Similarly, Run Your Heart Out does a relay along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, NC.
Each of these took place in 2022, so we’ll update the schedule accordingly once they’re announced for 2023.
Oregon Running Retreats

- Another Mother Runner’s Central Oregon/Richmond Running Retreat
About: Want to run with snow-capped volcanoes in sight? How about Smith Rock State Park, one of Oregon’s seven wonders? From beautiful natural scapes to Richmond’s lively downtown, this running retreat will let you push yourself hard – and celebrate even harder.
Date: Friday, June 9th, 2023 – Monday, June 12th, 2023
Link: Another Mother Runner’s Central Oregon/Richmond Running Retreat
- Rogue Expeditions: Run Oregon
About: For anyone who’s heard tell about the wonders of running in Central Oregon, Rogue Expeditions offers one of the most impressive forays into its rivers, canyons, waterfalls, forests, and all those endless trails.
Date: Thursday, June 8th to Tuesday, June 13th & Saturday, June 17th to Thursday, June 22nd, 2023
Link: Rogue Expeditions Run Oregon 2023
To Be Announced
Max King Trail Running Camps hosted two trail running camps in 2022 – a Youth Trail Running Camp in Mt. Shasta in July and a Trail Running Retreat in Galice in Oregon.
Mazamas has also been offering trail running camps in Oregon, though they’ve been on pause since 2021.
Once camp schedules are updated for 2023, we will share that information here. You can also read our in-depth guide on running camps in Oregon here.
South Carolina Running Retreats

- Another Mother Runner – Hilton Head 2023
About: Come sandy beaches, epic sunrises, and Southern hospitality and you get just three of the many reasons you should be swinging by South Carolina for this running retreat. This race is built around the Hilton Head Half-Marathon and Quarter-Marathon, and is a sure-fire way to explore all the treats of the area among good company.
Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 – Monday, Nov. 6, 2023
Link: Another Mother Runner – Hilton Head 2023
Utah Running Retreats

- Run Wild Retreats – Moab Mindful Running Retreat (Level 1)
About: From restorative yoga and guided trail run-walks to mindful running clinics and farm-to-table dinners, all set amongst the striking desert beauty and rock slab of Utah, this is a run camp designed to be restorative. As a four-day, women-only retreat, it is intended for beginning runners as well as those coming back to running after an injury or layoff.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 – Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023
Link: Run Wild Retreats – Moab Mindful Running Retreat (Level 1)
To Be Announced
GritChicks hosted a Zion running retreat in May of 2022. We’ll share as soon as there is an update on the 2023 version.
Vermont Running Retreats

- Run Wild Retreats – Vermont Trail Running + Culinary Retreat
About: Want to experience first-hand Vermont’s acclaimed foodie culture while also getting in some high-quality run training through Essex, Vermont? Then consider this four-day, women-only retreat.
Date: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 – Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
Link: Run Wild Retreats – Vermont Trail Running + Culinary Retreat
To Be Announced
Run Wild Retreats also hosted a Vermont Trail Running and Wellness Retreat in September 2022. When the schedule is announced for 2023, we’ll include that here.Run Wild Retreats – Vermont Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
Craftsbury Running hosted a camp in September of 2022 – so we’ll update once they’ve announced their 2023 camp schedule.
For more detailed information on these camps and running in the Green Mountain State, check out our guide on Vermont running camps.
Washington Running Retreats

To Be Announced
The Run Your Heart Out Women’s Retreat hosted Pacific Northwest running retreats in May and September of 2022. Aspire Adventure Running hosted a number of running retreats from May through September of 2022. We’ll update once their 2023 dates are released.
Wisconsin Running Retreats

- Another Mother Runner – Eau Claire 2023
About: For a place that’s surrounded by lovely running trails and open skies and a charming downtown, there’s nothing quite like Eau Claire. Make the Eau Claire Marathon your destination race for the spring and enjoy the comforts of good friends and great festivities with this retraet.
Date: Friday, April 28th, 2023 – Monday, May 1st, 2023.
Link: Another Mother Runner – Eau Claire 2023
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