{"id":58505,"date":"2017-05-11T07:15:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T11:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=58505"},"modified":"2021-11-03T08:05:08","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:05:08","slug":"best-summer-festivals-fitness-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-summer-festivals-fitness-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 of the Most Epic Summer Festivals for Fitness Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photos (Clockwise from top left): Courtesy of Pacific Crest Triathlon & Weekend Sports Festival; Joanie Schwartz Portraiture; Doug McFadd; and Pacific Crest Triathlon & Weekend Sports Festival <\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

The festival scene is not all flower crowns, flash tattoos and \u00fcber-Instagrammable boho-chic outfits. While music festivals may dominate your social feeds, fitness<\/em> festivals are all the rage right now. Think sun salutations<\/a> overlooking an oceanic backdrop, running paths with breathtaking mountain views and bike trails leading to the best microbreweries. So forget Coachella and Fyre Festival (well, definitely<\/em> forget Fyre Festival), and consider hitting up one of these summer fitness festivals \u2014 floral headpieces not included.<\/p>\n

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9 Summer Festivals for Fitness and Fun<\/h3>\n

1. Mountain Sports Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Asheville, NC
\nDates: <\/strong>May 26\u201328, 2017
\nCost:<\/strong> Free
\nWhy you should go:<\/strong> Because it\u2019s run by people who seriously love Asheville. Now in its 17th<\/sup> year, the Mountain Sports Festival is all about celebrating the great outdoors in Asheville\u2019s stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you\u2019re a professional mountain bike rider or you\u2019ve got your eyes on a 5K, there\u2019s something on the lineup that\u2019ll excite you. The Memorial Day Weekend event spans the entire town, from the mountains to the river. You\u2019ll see musical guests, sample local beer and food vendors and check out the latest outdoor gear. Community-oriented Asheville locals organize the festival, so you know you\u2019re getting the best the area has to offer.<\/p>\n

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2. Telluride Weekend of Wellness<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location: <\/strong>Telluride, CO
\nDates: <\/strong>June 8\u201311, 2017
\nCost: <\/strong>$175\u2013$1,500
\nWhy you should go: <\/strong>You\u2019ll get to exercise more than just your body. WOW has been called \u201ca weekend-long TED Talk for the fitness industry.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever wanted to chase your CrossFit workout<\/a> or dance cardio class with a Q&A session with a sports psychologist<\/a> or professional trainer, WOW has you covered. It\u2019s filled with in-depth Behavioral Learning sessions, so your mind will get a bootcamp, too. You\u2019ll also get to create a customized program based on your needs and goals. But sign up now: WOW likes to keep things intimate and only accepts a limited number of guests.<\/p>\n

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3. Wanderlust Yoga Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dates and locations: <\/strong>June 9\u201311, 2017 (Snowshoe, WV), June 22\u201325 (Stratton Mountain, VT), July 20\u201323 (North Lake Tahoe, CA), August 3\u20136 (Whistler, BC), August 24\u201327, 2017 (Mont Tremblant, QC)
\nCost:<\/strong> $15\u2013$460
\nWhy you should go: <\/strong>Wanderlust is the OG of fitness festivals. It takes place in more than 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada throughout the summer. But don\u2019t let the name fool you: The super popular event isn\u2019t just for yogis. The weekend-long festivals include daily yoga classes, group runs, sunset hikes, stand-up paddle boarding and chill nighttime vibes (think farm-to-table cuisine, organic wine<\/a> and hanging out by a campfire).<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Active Travel Getaways You\u2019ll Want to Book ASAP<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Pacific Crest Triathlon & Weekend Sports Festival<\/a>
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Location:<\/strong> Sunriver, OR
\nDates:<\/strong> June 23\u201325, 2017
\nCost:<\/strong> Varies by event
\nWhy you should go: <\/strong>If you\u2019re an endurance sports junkie, this is the festival for you. Whether you want to run a family 5K<\/a>, marathon, triathlon or all of the above, you can do it at the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. The event brings more than 5,000 athletes to central Oregon, where they can choose from 15-plus events in multiple disciplines. So if you\u2019re a runner, but your significant other\u2019s a cyclist, you can hit up the same festival. (Don\u2019t forget to sign the kids up for the children\u2019s races!) And once you\u2019ve all crossed your respective finish lines, find each other in the beer garden and enjoy the live entertainment.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Jen Derapse<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Maine Yoga Fest<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location: <\/strong>Portland, ME
\nDates: <\/strong>July 7\u20139, 2017
\nCost: <\/strong>$15\u2013$160
\nWhy you should go: <\/strong>Head to the northeast to spend two days doing yoga<\/a> in as many forms as possible. From beginner-friendly classes to paddleboard yoga and aerial workshops, there\u2019s something for everyone at any level. Throw in a few music sessions, hula hooping classes, meditations<\/a> and lectures in the mix to enhance your practice. We promise you\u2019ll leave feeling refreshed, limber and tempted to take up permanent residence on a yoga mat. And you\u2019ll never do the same thing twice: The festival has 44 teachers ready to help you get your down dog on.<\/p>\n

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Photo: @VirginSport<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

6. Virgin Festival of Sport<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location:<\/strong> Westminster, England
\nDate:<\/strong> July 9, 2017
\nCost:<\/strong> Approximately $58.27 (\u00a345)
\nWhy you should go:<\/strong> As the brainchild of Virgin head honcho Richard Branson and former New York Road Runners president and CEO Mary Wittenberg, the festival is in its debut year. This summer it\u2019ll set up shop in London for a 10K race<\/a> around the city. Runners will have a royally good time zooming past Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster and more. The race culminates in a massive finish line festival. Bonus: Free race photos! Can\u2019t make it to the UK? Virgin Sport comes stateside for a San Francisco festival in October.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Joanie Schwarz Portraiture<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Telluride Yoga Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

Dates:<\/strong> July 20\u201323, 2017
\nLocation: <\/strong>Telluride, CO
\nCost: <\/strong>$140\u2013$450
\nWhy you should go:<\/strong> It\u2019s the most popular yoga festival in America. The four-day event offers more than 100 classes and workshops including yoga, meditation, music, hiking<\/a>, dining, SUP yoga and social events. And if you have some downtime, ride the town\u2019s gondola to check out the local shops and galleries, or #treatyoself to one of Telluride\u2019s award-winning spa experiences.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>From Surfing to Tennis: The Best Adult Summer Camps<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: @AllCommunityEvents<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

8. Fitness for America Sports Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location: <\/strong>Hoffman Estates, IL
\nDate: <\/strong>July 22, 2017
\nCost: <\/strong>Varies by event
\nWhy you should go: <\/strong>This festival is all about fun for the whole family. There\u2019s a 250-meter dash for the kids, a 10K and half-marathon<\/a> for the adults, and professional inline skating for the adventurous types. The festival is all about promoting health, fitness, family and community involvement \u2014 smiles mandatory.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Lululemon<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. SeaWheeze Half Marathon & Sunset Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location: <\/strong>Vancouver, BC, Canada
\nDate: <\/strong>August 12, 2017
\nCost: <\/strong>$158 for the race, $45 just for the Sunset Festival
\nWhy you should go: <\/strong>This Lululemon-sponsored festival kicks off with an oceanfront half-marathon<\/a> and culminates with a sunset yoga party. Because what better way to celebrate a 13.1-mile race than by doing sun salutations as the sun sets with a bumpin\u2019 soundtrack. This year\u2019s festival headliners are Young the Giant and the Cold War Kids. NBD. (There are also additional yoga classes and a runner\u2019s brunch to keep runners limber and well-fed before and after the race.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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