2026 Summit for Her
Summit For Her is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM ET in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, with the starting location at Emmaus Run Inn, 19 S Fourth St. The event is expected to take place under partly cloudy skies, with temperatures in the mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 7°C), making for comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. This mixed-terrain community celebration, organized in partnership with Trail Sisters and HOKA, is designed to honor women in running and promote sustainability in sport. Unlike a traditional race, the event features a group run and a series of indoor programming sessions that emphasize community building, education, and celebration. Participants can expect a day filled with shared experiences, discussions, and opportunities to engage with speakers and filmmakers.
What is the format of the event?
Summit For Her is a mixed-terrain community celebration that is not a traditional race. It includes a group run component focused on trail and mixed-terrain running, followed by indoor programming at a theatre venue. The event emphasizes community, education, and celebration rather than competition, with activities such as a live podcast recording, film screening, and Q&A session.
What is the schedule for the event?
The event begins at 10:00 AM with a group run departing from Emmaus Run Inn. Post-run, there is shopping and mingling at Emmaus Run Inn from 11:00 AM. The theatre venue is set up by 11:45 AM, with doors opening at 12:15 PM. A live podcast with Gina Lucrezi, Nancy Hobbs, and Erin Azar is scheduled for 12:45 PM, followed by a screening of the film "Long Path" at 2:00 PM. A Q&A session with Kim Levinsky takes place at 2:45 PM, and the event wraps up with mingling at 3:00 PM.
What are the featured podcast guests?
The podcast features Gina Lucrezi, founder of Trail Sisters and Race Director for Lake Sonoma events, Nancy Hobbs, founder of the American Trail Running Association and pioneer of the USA Women's Mountain Running Team, and Erin Azar, host of the "Non-Members Only" podcast. Additional guests include Sharon Tejada, treasurer of Queer Run and Women in Ultrarunning, and RRCA-certified coach.
What is included in the event registration?
Registration for the event includes access to the group run, which is free, and a $10 ticket that grants access to the podcast, film screening, Q&A session, and raffle. Participants can earn one raffle ticket by registering for the event and an additional ticket by trying HOKA shoes on the run. Raffle prizes include entries to all four Mountain Madness Series events, choice of HOKA shoes, and Trail Sisters swag.
What is the featured film at the event?
The featured film is "Long Path," a documentary that documents Kim Levinsky's journey attempting the FKT on the 358-mile New York State Long Path. Kim Levinsky, owner and Race Director of Sassquad Trail Running, will attend the event for a post-screening Q&A session.
What is the registration fee for the event?
The event has a suggested donation of $10 to cover speaker costs, with financial assistance available upon request via [aimee@therunningkind.net](mailto:aimee@therunningkind.net). The $10 ticket grants access to the podcast, film screening, Q&A, and raffle. The group run itself is free.
What is the weather expected to be like during the event?
On March 8, 2026, in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with temperatures in the mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 7°C). These conditions are favorable for outdoor activities, including the group run and other event components. Participants are advised to dress in layers and bring appropriate gear for trail running and indoor mingling.