2025 Dates & Locations
BEND, OREGON
May 14th - 18th, 2025
Registration opens in December. Join our newsletter for updates.
JOIN THE WAITLISTZERMATT, SWITZERLAND
August 12th - 18th, 2025
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JOIN THE WAITLISTCHAMONIX, FRANCE
August 19th - 25th, 2025
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JOIN THE WAITLISTBEND, OREGON
October 1st - 5th, 2025
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JOIN THE WAITLISTAbout Run Fast. Eat Slow. Retreats
Three-time NY Times Best-Selling Cookbook Author, Elyse Kopecky, invites you to join team Run Fast. Eat Slow. for a memorable week of trail running, outdoor adventure, nourishment, & community.
Rise, Run and Relax in stunning destinations. Every retreat features tranquil accommodations, top-notch culinary experiences, scenic running, relaxing yoga, and local experiences!
We’ve carefully planned and scouted our 2025 retreat destinations with an experienced team to offer you a vacation where all you need to do is show up ready to run. Nourish yourself with laughter, delicious food, fresh air, and mountain miles.
We keep our group size small (20 to 25 women per retreat) to allow for maximum connection and to accommodate all running levels (on the trails we break into smaller groups with experienced mountain guides). Run Fast. Eat Slow. Retreats sell out fast. To be reminded when registration opens, join our email list. 2025 Retreat details coming soon!
2025 Retreat details coming soon!! The below info is from 2024...
CHAMONIX, FRANCE
7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS
Rise and Run with Elyse in the Alps!
Since the Dolomites Retreat and Bend Retreats sold out fast, we decided to bring back the coveted Chamonix Run Fast. Eat Slow. Retreat. For this retreat we’ve partnered with expert tour company, Run the Alps, for an unforgettable mountain experience, top notch trail guides, delicious local cuisine, luxury chalets, and special guest speakers.
Get more details and read the daily itinerary highlights here.
SOLD OUTTHIS RETREAT INCLUDES:
+ World class trail running featuring stunning scenery and winding single track
+ Unwind at luxury chalets with mountain views, hot tub and sauna, and outdoor dining
+ Healthy, nourishing cuisine cooked by a guest chef and a dinner out in Chamonix to indulge in the local French cuisine
+ Trail nutrition from our premium partners at Tailwind Nutrition, Moonvalley, Spring Energy, and Trail Butter
+ Local wine tasting
+ Special evening with champion Skyrunner Hillary Gerardi
+ Nutrition talk with Elyse
+ This tour is rated a Level 2
Included:
- 6 nights at a deluxe chalet (or 4-star hotel)
- All meals, private chef at chalet, restaurants when out
- 3 IML guides
- Elyse Kopecky attending entire retreat
- Roundtrip shared shuttle from the Geneva Airport to Chamonix
- In-tour taxis, trains, lifts
- Wine tasting
- License free photography
- Unique welcome package
- Run the Alps Guide to Trail Running in the Alps and additional supporting materials
WOMEN’S TRAIL RUNNING & CULINARY RETREATS
BEND OREGON
TUMALO LAKE LODGE
OCT & MAY, 5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS
Rise and Run with Elyse in her hometown.
Scenic trails, luxury cabins, forested 640-acre private property, gourmet RFES meals, hands-on cooking class, nutrition talk, injury-prevention class, and yoga classes.
Plus, free-time to truly unwind. Enjoy relaxing in the outdoor sauna or hot tubs, cool off in the lake, paddle, read, or lounge on the deck.
THIS RETREAT INCLUDES:
+ Adventurous trail running for all running levels, 6 to 12-mile guided runs
+ Trail running excursion to renowned Smith Rock State Park
+ Yoga and meditation with Elyse’s favorite Bend teacher
+ Nourishing RFES-inspired meals featuring local and organic ingredients* (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian-options)
+ Daily Superhero Muffin delivery to cabins to power our morning adventures
+ Hands-on Cooking Class with Elyse
+ Nutrition Talk with Elyse
+ Strength & Injury-Prevention Class
+ Sauna & Cold Plunge, Campfire Evening
*We are happy to accommodate food allergies, except severe nut allergies due to the shared kitchen
Check back soon for 2025 retreat rates.
Shared rooms are limited so please email us in advance if you are traveling with a friend.
Rates are per person and includes lodging, food, drinks, guided runs, classes, and transportation.
Read our retreat booking policy. Age requirement is 21 and up and women only.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN DEC
WOMEN’S TRAIL RUNNING & CULINARY RETREAT MAY 15TH - 19TH
BEND OREGON
TUMALO LAKE LODGE
5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS
Rise and Run with Elyse in her hometown.
Scenic trails, luxury cabins, forested 640-acre private property, gourmet RFES meals, hands-on cooking class, nutrition talk, injury-prevention class, and yoga classes.
Plus, free-time to truly unwind. Enjoy relaxing in the outdoor sauna or hot tubs, cool off in the lake, paddle, read, or lounge on the deck.
THIS RETREAT INCLUDES:
+ Adventurous trail running for all running levels, 8 to 12-mile guided runs
+ Trail running excursion to renowned Smith Rock State Park
+ Yoga and meditation with Elyse’s favorite Bend teacher
+ Nourishing RFES-inspired meals featuring local and organic ingredients* (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian-options)
+ Daily Superhero Muffin delivery to cabins to power our morning adventures
+ Hands-on Cooking Class with Elyse
+ Inspirational Nutrition Talk with Elyse
+ Strength & Stretching Session (learn injury-prevention advice)
+ Fireside Chats and Community
*We are happy to accommodate food allergies, except severe nut allergies due to the communal kitchens in each cabin
Registration is closed for 2024.
Rates are per person and includes lodging, food, drinks, guided runs, classes, activities, and transportation.
Read our retreat booking policy. Age requirement is 21 and up and women only.
ON A BUDGET?
Find a friend to travel with! We offer shared room rates at a discount.
If you are traveling with a friend, let us know before registration opens, so we can make sure you both get in.
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