Run This Town
Fit & FInessin’ Summer
All Summer ‘19
From BBQs to beach days, there is no doubt that summer brings everyone out. One of our favorite things about this season is the boom in creative fitness events. There is a growing trend magazines, corporations, and shopping centers, and even malls hosting free-to-low cost workouts for the general public. From fitness festivals to your favorite studio hosting a workout in the local mall, there is no shortage of cool things to do with your friends. Here are a few events to get you started
Los Angeles: A Fit Girl Haven
Shape Body Shop: June 15th
Goat Yoga, check! More than 20 workout classes, check! A ultimate swag bag? Check! Shape Magazine, in partnership with Movemeant Foundation, is hosting it’s third annual Shape Body Shop, a pop-up workout event featuring some of fitness’ biggest celebrity trainers. all ticket sales proceeds going to Movemeant Foundation, a nonprofit encouraging body confidence in young women. Shape is also encouraging supporters who can’t attend the event or would like to donate more to create or join fundraising teams to raise money for Movemeant Foundation on their own.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shape-body-shop-2019-tickets-58451013555
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences
Body Goals - A Summer Fitness Series: Multiple Dates
Today, you can find hotels throughout city hosting rooftop yoga, soundbath therapy, or the latest HIIT workout. But, want to know a secret? The W Hollywood Hotel, was the first hotel we saw embrace the fitness community, as a smart business move. This summer, they are hosting their Body Goals Summer Fit Series featuring workouts with Slay Gym, Aktive La, , Gloveworx, And Pure Barre. The best news? The classes are free, which is our favorite way to try out a new studio
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/body-goals-a-summer-fitness-series-tickets-60959661990
Propel Co:Labs Fitness Festival
Santa Monica, CA july 20 - July 21
The Propel Co:Labs Fitness Festival will always have a special place in our hearts. Two years, ago CaCera bought tickets to this festival as a surprise birthday gift to Shawnie and let’s just say not only was it the BEST GIFT EVER, it was also the perfect for two fitness nerds. Last year, the festival traveled throughout the county, but this year, the two-day pop-up event going to be based right in Santa Monica, California. In the past, workouts featured live musical performances by the likes of artists like Ludacris and access to over 40 workouts from the hottest studios in Los Angeles. Fit with Finesse will definitely be in the building this year, will you?
Memphis: A fitness Gem, and best kept secret
Yoga on the field
Memphis, TN - June 13th
Memphis is two things. A runner’s town and a yogi’s town. lululemon Memphis & Hot Yoga Plus will host Yoga on the Field at the Liberty Bowl Stadium on June 13. The event will flow into a happy hour, hosted by Wiseacre Brewing Company.
https://www.bigtickets.com/events/hotyogaplus/yoga-on-the-field-901/
M Town Race Series
May - July 2019
You can beat the heat and still get those miles in this summer with the M Town Race Series. Four night time runs take place stating with Zoom through the Zoo. While two races have already taken place, you still have a chance for two more in this series. The Orion 5K takes place Saturday, June 8. Then kick off your 4th of July with the Stars and Stripes run on July 3. All races kick off at 7p.m.
Southern Roots & Weights
Pretty Girls Sweat Fitness Festival
Atlanta, GA - September 14th
We love Pretty Girl Sweat, and everything they stand for when it comes to #blackgirlmagic. They will be hosting their third annual Pretty Girls Sweat Fest in Atlanta. Looking to for quick fit trip, head down to the ATL for some great workouts couple with female DJs, healthy food trucks, and women of all colors getting their sweat on.
https://prettygirlssweat.com/pgsf
Essence Festival
New Orleans, LA - July 6th - 7th
Going to Essence Festival this year? The brand just announced the ESSENCE Wellness House, which will feature group workouts with Hollywood’s most in-demand trainers, tips on clean living from leading healthcare professionals and celebrity wellness experts, massages and much more. Talk about elevation!
Go with the Flow
Dallas, TX - June 21ST
International Yoga Day and summer solstice on Thursday, June 21 at Glow with the Flow Rooftop Edition, a nighttime yoga class presented by VITAL Fitness Studio overlooking the downtown skyline atop the Ross & Field. Glow sticks, body paint, temporary tattoos and hip-hop music. What better way to get your flow on?