The Dandelion Chandelier Calendar for Sports and Luxury Fitness showcases the best events in sports and luxury fitness and wellness in May 2019. These are our top picks of events to see and do in the world of marathons, cycling, tennis, golf, snow sports, Thoroughbred horse races, and professional sports. For the rest of the Luxury Calendar, click here. And for weekly sports updates read TWIST: This Week in Sports Talk.
Best events in sports and luxury fitness and wellness in May 2019
It’s almost time for the famous trumpet call, so get ready for the mint juleps (and put on your best fabulous hat). This month boasts not just one, but two major thoroughbred horse racing events in the US – The Kentucky Derby and The Preakness Stakes.
Other classic sporting events taking place this month include The French Open, the Emirates FA Cup Final and the 2019 PGA Championship in Bethpage, to name a few.
If you want in on the action, there are a couple of marathons to run. Plus some high-profile retreats and collabs to enjoy.
best events in sports and luxury fitness and wellness this may
1. luxury fitness and wellness
The creators of the Funkshion Swim Fashion Week in Miami are hosting the 2nd annual fitness and wellness festival, The Retreat. The 4-day event includes dance, yoga, HIIT and barre classes. Plus beauty treatments, panel discussions and fashion events. It’s all happening at luxurious locations throughout Miami – May 2 – 5
Alexander Wang x Uniqlo have dropped another collab. This one is filled with sports-ready cycling shorts, bodysuits, camisoles and leggings perfect for the gym and brunch alike.
Lifestyle guru and actress Gywneth Paltrow brings her wellness summit, In Goop Health, to downtown Los Angeles. Team Goop is hosting panels and chats with doctors, scientists, and thought leaders. There’ll also be restorative workshops and classes for the spirit, body and mind. Plus a retail hall and ample clean food and drink – May 17 – 19
Gwyneth Paltrow hosts In Goop Health
2. running
If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime race, why not tackle the 5,164 steps of one of the world’s most famous landmarks? The Great Wall Marathon takes place this month. The climb is guaranteed to be intense, and the views are sure to be incredible – May 18
San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers, launched in 1912, is the oldest consecutively-run annual footrace in the world. The 12K race begins near the Embarcadero and finishes at the Great Highway – May 19
The Great Wall Marathon
3. tennis
The French Open is the 2nd of four annual Grand Slam events. It takes place on the red clay at Roland Garros in Paris. This year, Roger Federer returns to the tourney after a three-year absence – May 20 – Jun 9
Serena Williams at the 2018 French Open
4. cycling
The Giro d’Italia, one of cycling’s Grand Tour races, returns to Italy after taking place in Israel last year – May 11
Giro d’Italia
5. horse racing
The race for the Triple Crown starts with the 145th running of The Kentucky Derby. Often referred to as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”, the Derby is the 2nd oldest horse race in America. It’s always held on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs – May 4
The Preakness Stakes is held annually on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland – May 18
The Kentucky Derby
6. golf
The Traditions Tournament heads to Greystone Golf and Country Club in Alabama – May 9 – 12
The 2019 PGA Championship will be the 101st playing of the tournament, which first started in 1916. Tiger Woods’ impressive breakthrough at the Masters sets the stage for an intense competition – May 16 – 19
This year marks the 74th annual U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship. The event will take place at the Country Club of Charleston in Charleston, S.C. – May 30 – Jun 2
The Masters at Bethpage
7. snow sports
Slovakia hosts this year’s International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships. Finland meets Canada to kick off the tournament on May 10. All eyes are on the defending champions, Team Sweden – May 10 – May 26
IIHF Sweden
8. Pro sports leagues
The Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Playoffs continue all month.
Manchester City will face Watford in this season’s Emirates FA Cup Final – May 18
Man City meets Watford in the Emirates FA Cup Final
That’s it. Our top picks for the best events in sports and luxury fitness and wellness in May 2019. Have a brilliant month.
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