2016 teton race guide by Vacation Races

JUNE 4, 2016

GRAND TETON HALF MARATHON

JUNE 4, 2016

Vacation Races | National Park Half Marathon Series

Race Guide

EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY Race Expo & Packet Pickup Starts

*we cannot accomodate runners before 11:00am

Race Expo Ends Packet Pickup closes

11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

SATURDAY Open start line parking. First prize raffle (every five minutes) Pacers line up and last prize raffle Runners line up and last call for gear check National anthem RACE STARTS - ALL DIVISIONS Awards ceremony

4:30 am 5:00 am 6:00 am 6:15 am 6:25 am 6:30 AM 9:15 am

Welcome Detailed Schedule of Events Expo Map Merchandise Expo Details

Welcome to Grand Teton National Park. Thank you so much for being a part of this year’s race! We’re stoked to be here and ready to put on another great race! We love Jackson Hole! Isn’t it strange how these mountains just seem to pop out of nowhere? The mountains here are the youngest in the Rocky Mountain range, but they have a lot to offer. People travel from all over to hike, camp, mountaineer, fish, rock climb, or just take pictures. “...We cannot have freedom without wilderness, we cannot have freedom without leagues of open space beyond the cities, where boys and girls, men and women, can live at least part of their lives under no control but their own desires and abilities, free from any and all direct administration by their fellow men.” - Edward Abbey

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE & EXPO

WELCOME TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK!

RACE INFORMATION 1 2 2 3 3

Rules at a Glance Aid Station Guide Elevation Chart Parking & Drop Off Finish Line Staging Race Day Checklist

3 4 5 5 6 6 7

Timing Specifics Cup-Free Racing Post-Race Info Demographics Bib Details Double & Triple Race Info Yellowstone Basic Race Info

John Muir said that going to the mountains is going home. These mountains, this wilderness, is our home. For just a little while, at least. While we are here it is our home. It is your home. The incredible thing about this place is how it can be so intimate and personal, and yet so communal. Lets respect it and each other like we would one another’s home. We hope you enjoy your stay here. If you’re headed to Yellowstone with us next weekend, we’ll see you there! Happy Exploring! - Salem, Dehn, Lyle, Megan, Cherie, Amy, and Robin

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AREA INFORMATION Park Map Clubs & Trifecta Hotels & Restaurants

VR INFORMATION

Meet the Team Social Media 2016 ½ Marathon Series

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SCHEDULE & EXPO

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EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 11:00 AM RACE EXPO & PACKET PICKUP -

12:00 pm First timer’s guide to Grand Teton National Park

4:30 am Open start line parking

5:00 am Prize raffles (every five minutes)

6:00 pm Race Expo Ends

*Ranger Talks will be ongoing all day from 11 am to 6 pm and will cover information about the park, native bears, and bear safety!

The expo will be held at the Stilson Ranch Lot on the corner of Stilson Ranch Rd and Beckley Park Way in Wilson, WY. The expo will be open from 11am – 6pm, but you can pick up your bib until 7pm. Don’t forget to Bring Your Own Bag!

SATURDAY, JUNE 4

All Day Ranger Talks*

7:00 pm Packet pickup ends

5:44 am Sunrise

6:15 am 6:00 am Last prize raffle & All runners line Pacers line up up & last call for gear check

6:25 am National Anthem

6:30 AM RACE STARTS ALL DIVISIONS

9:15 am Awards ceremony

EXPO MAP 1 2 3 4

KEY Parking Bib pickup

VR CAMPGROUND/ EXPO 1

Bib pickup

Race shirt pickup

Race Merch & Vendors

Campfire / S’mores station

The expo is being held at the same place as the race start line. It’s at the Stilson Ranch Lot on the corner of Beckley Park Way and Stilson Ranch Rd off Moose Wilson Rd.

SCHEDULE & EXPO OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE

We’ll have our official Grand Teton Half Marathon and Vacation Races merchandise for sale at the Race Expo and at the finish line! We have a wide variety of options to commemorate your

DESIGN

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accomplishment of running this race! Beach hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, water bottles, stickers, hats, bags, and posters will all be available for you to browse and buy!

WOMEN’S T-SHIRT ($20)

DESCRIPTION

MEN’S T-SHIRT ($20)

Additionally, we’ll have merchandise for sale from Meridian Line. Check them out for some of the greatest National Parks and wanderlust-themed designs you’ve ever seen!

BEACH HOODIE ($30)

SWEATSHIRT ($40)

MEN’S TANKTOP ($22)

WOMEN’S TANKTOP ($22)

Brand new Grand Teton Half Marathon merchandise design for 2016.

Our 13.1 race merchandise design featuring the Grand Teton mountain range.

UD HANDHELD - $20

CHICO BAG - $10

POSTERS - $10

KLEAN KANTEEN - $20

STICKERS - $2 // PATCHES - $5

TRUCKER HAT - $20

Our design from our inaugural race featuring all three of the Tetons.

EXPO DETAILS The expo will be held at the Stilson Ranch Lot on the corner of Stilson Ranch Rd and Beckley Park Way in Wilson, WY. The expo will be open from 11am – 6pm, but you can pick up your bib until 7pm. Our expo will have something for everyone in your group, so plan to stick around! BRING YOUR OWN BAG - In our ongoing effort to eliminate waste during our races, our expos are bagless events. We encourage you to #BYOBag to hold your bib, race shirt, and any goodies you pick up from the race expo!

VACATION RACES CAMPGROUND THE MERIDIAN LINE provides us with

our race shirts and the beautiful artwork. We’ll also have their merchandise for sale at our merch store at the expo and the finish line. In the words of the artist and captain of The Meridian Line Jeremy Collins, “I wanted to build something with SOUL. Meridian Line was born to share the journey with others... I wanted to celebrate those of us who choose challenge rather than convenience, and a weekend in the dirt rather than the condo... my soul is always on the move. Join me.”

This year we’re celebrating the National Parks on a whole new level with our outdoor campground! The expo will be outdoors and we’ll have a campground theme throughout. Come pick up your race packet, shop at our merchandise store, check out our vendors, and treat yourself to a s’more around the campfire! Our outdoor vendors will be demonstrating gear and providing all the information you need to start your adventure. It’s going to be a party!

and inform runners about the park and its history as well as some items from our partners at the National Park Foundation. Rain or shine our campground expo will be outside. Here is to another 100 years for the NPS. Come ready to celebrate!

This year is the National Park Service Centennial. We will have scheduled ranger talks to educate

RACE INFORMATION

COURSE

Please stay on the course. Do not step off the course as, there will be car traffic in spots. The last stretch up Spring Gulch will not be closed to traffic. Although it isn’t a very busy road, there may be the occasional vehicle you will need to look out for.

ELEVATION

You can see the elevation map below. The elevation change on the course is marginal. The chart makes it look like a beast, but it is only over a couple hundred feet. This will be a slightly challenging, but overwhelmingly beautiful course!

TIMING

All masters and overall awards will be based on GUN TIME. If you plan to compete for these top spots you will need to line up at the front of the line. All age divisions and team awards will be based on CHIP TIME. If you are standing towards the back, it may be a few minutes before you cross the start line. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (unless you are competing for an overall top finisher spot), so please be courteous to others as we start the race.

PACERS

Pacers will line up at the start line around 6:00 am. There will be a pacer pacing the race in 10 minute intervals starting at a 1h40m pace up to 2h30m. We will also have a 2h45m, 3h, and 3h30m pacer.

GEAR CHECK

You will be given a Gear Check bag at the starting line if you wish. It will be a white garbage bag that you can fill with anything you want transported to the finish line. There will

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be permanent markers you can use to write your name and bib number. The weather may be chilly, so there will be hot chocolate and coffee at the start line. Avoid putting valuables in your bag. Gear check bags will be available at the finish line as soon as the first person finishes.

Strollers are welcome on our course. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the course and be courteous to other runners!

CLOTHING ON COURSE

There will be a clothing bin to dump items in at the first aid station. Anything else found along the course will be treated as trash. Clothing dropped off won’t be picked up until the last runner has passed the drop - so you may have to wait for your clothing.

NO LITTERING AID STATIONS

We will have aid stations near mile 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations will have bathrooms, water + Nuun, and Honey Stinger energy gels. Mile 7 and 11 will also have oranges and bananas. See map on pg. 5.

TIME LIMIT

All runners will have 4 hours to finish the race. That is a 18-minute mile - plenty of time for walkers! If at anytime we deem it unsafe and need to pull a runner off the course we hope for understanding and immediate cooperation. Failure to comply will result in being banned from future events. We will do our best to leave the finish line open to accommodate everyone.

WAVE START

A wave start will help us organize the race and prevent overcrowding on the course. When you line up to start the race, use the colored shield on your bib and signs at the start to determine where to stand (grouping based on expected finish time runner indicated when registering for the race). Wave 1: 1:30-1:55 Wave 2: 2:00 Wave 3: 2:05-2:15 Wave 4: 2:20-2:30 Wave 5: 2:35-3:00 Wave 6: 3:00+

RECOVERY FOOD BOX

At the finish line we will have a Recovery Box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and chocolate milk, as well as water and Nuun hydration. Please help yourself to one box, chocolate milk, and banana per runner. In an attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place to trade/leave any unwanted snack items.

STROLLERS

NO DOGS

They are a liability that our insurance does not cover. However they are welcome to greet you at the finish line with the rest of your loved ones!

PARKING

START LINE PARKING - The race will begin just off the Teton Pass Hwy at Beckley Park Way. There will be parking at the start line as well as a spot to drop off runners. There will be absolutely no parking at the finish line. After the race you will be able to take a shuttle from the finish line back to the start. See page 6 for more details.

SPECTATOR INFO

Because the course runs a little bit on the highway and a large portion on Spring Gulch which we discourage driving on, it isn’t a very spectator friendly course. Spectators are welcome at the starting line, and the finish line. Another spot you could try to see your runner would be near mile 2. You could park at the Wilson Elementary School and cheer them on as they run up the Jackson Hole Community Pathway System. Please do not drive on Spring Gulch! Any cars on this part of the course will cause serious traffic problems and create a dangerous environment for our runners. Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners. There will not be parking at the finish line but we will have shuttles taking spectators to the finish line and back to their cars. Please see page 6 for shuttle details. We want you to be there to cheer on your runner, but please recognize that the runner area is for runners only! Please do not enter the runner area or partake of runner’s food and recovery supplies.

COURSE RECORDS

Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE ENTRY every year that their time remains the course record! CURRENT COURSE RECORDS:

Male- Tyler McCandless >> 1:12:48 (2015) Female- Lauren Hill >> 1:27:00 (2015)

Masters Female- Stephanie Thompson >> 1:43:54 (2015)

Masters Male- Ron Thomasson >> 1:31:08 (2015)

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MEDALS & AGE DIVISIONS

Place medals will be given to the top 5 male and female runners overall as well as the Masters 40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each of the following age groups will also receive a place medal: 11 and younger, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older. **There will be finisher medals for everyone who finishes the race.

CUP-FREE RACING

Although we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have cups on the course, we have plenty of aid stations with water and Nuun! At all aid stations we will have BLUE COOLERS WITH WATER and RED COOLERS WITH NUUN (ELECTROLYTE DRINK). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Nuun.

AID STATION MARKERS AID STATION

Watch for these course markers during the race to let you know what will be available at the upcoming aid station.

NUUN

HONEY STINGER

BATHROOM

EMT

BANANAS/ ORANGES

MILE 3 MILE 5 MILE 7

There will be trash cans all along the course before and after aid stations. PLEASE DO NOT LITTER.

ELEVATION CHART

WATER

MILE 9 MILE 11 MILE 12 START ELEV

6,169 FT

MAX ELEV

6,383 FT

GAIN

583 FT

6400

6300

6200

6100

0 MILES

5 MILES

10 MILES

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SHUTTLES

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FINISH LINE STAGING

PRE-RACE SHUTTLES

We will have buses picking up runners and bringing them to the start line (marked below in red) from 2 locations: 1) Ranch Lot at Teton Village (marked below in yellow) 2) Teton County Recreation Center (155 E Gill Ave Jackson, WY marked below in blue) You can either walk to or get dropped off at these two locations to catch the shuttle to the start line in the morning (parking at these two spots is very limited). These shuttles will leave to the start line at 4:45 AM.

Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on runners. The awards ceremony will take place at the stage just north of the finish line and will begin at 9:15 AM. If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up in the parking lot just outside the recovery area. Lucid Images (our event photographers) will have a designated spot in the finish line staging area to take photos of runners. These photos are separate from those they will take of runners crossing the finish line and will be made available FOR FREE! The finish line will have restrooms and water as well as a recovery food box, chocolate milk, and bananas for runners. There will be water at the finish line, but no cups. Please use your Hydrapouch or water bottle to fill up at the finish line.

SPECTATOR & POST-RACE SHUTTLES

Since there is no parking at the finish line, all spectators will need to ride the shuttle to the finish line. Shuttles taking spectators to the finish line will pick up at three locations: 1) The Start Line (marked above in red) 2) Teton Village (marked above in yellow) 3) The Rec Center (marked above in blue) These buses will begin shuttling spectators to the finish line at 6:30 AM. Buses will then transport runners and spectators back to the start line as well as Teton Village and the Rec Center after the race. These shuttles will run from 6:30 AM - Noon. These buses will be leaving continuously as they fill up. The last shuttle will leave at Noon.

ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING AT THE FINISH LINE

If you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to make it to the expo we will be selling merchandise at the finish line! We will have our merchandise as well as some awesome shirts from Meridian Line!

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RACE DAY CHECKLIST

CUP-FREE RACING

PRE-RACE DAY

Having our races so close to the National Parks, unnecessary waste and trash are something we are strongly against. We are dedicated to maintaining a clean race and preserving the beauty of the area we run in. There is nothing that will ruin a view more than seeing a piece a trash in plain view from a breathtaking landscape.

TRAIN Directions to hotel/campsite Directions to race expo Directions to race start/finish Photo ID Valid Military ID (if you registered with a Military Discount) Study the race course

RACE DAY

Bib Cup Free Hydration (Hydrapouch, hand held, water bottle, pack, etc.) Running Shoes Socks Sunglasses Hat/Visor Recovery plan Enjoy the park!

TIMING SPECIFICS BEFORE THE RACE

• Your timing chip will be on the • •

back of your bib. You don’t have to do anything. The bib chip looks like a sticker on the back of your bib NO CHIP = NO TIME!

AFTER THE RACE

• The bib chip is disposable and

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can be thrown away or left on your bib for you to cherish always. All masters and overall awards will be based on gun time. If you plan to compete for these top spots you will need to line up at the front of the line. All age divisions and team awards will be based on chip time. If you are standing towards the back, it may be a few minutes before you cross the start line. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (unless you are competing for an overall top finisher spot), so please be courteous to others as we start the race. Stick around until 9:15am for our awards ceremony!

One of the most important things in a half marathon is ensuring that aid stations are plentiful and efficient. Hydration will make or break a race. What we do is offer a Hydrapouch for every runner that indicated they wanted one as part of their registration. Other options include running with a water bottle, fuel belt, camelbak or other hydration backpack, etc. Every runner prefers something different. Just make sure you have some way to stay hydrated! Although we don’t have cups on the course, we have plenty of aid stations with water and Nuun! At all aid stations we will have BLUE COOLERS WITH

WATER and RED COOLERS WITH NUUN (ELECTROLYTE DRINK). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Nuun. At some places, the water will be hooked up to a system like the one pictured on above. Each of these pipes will provide water from the several speed valves we have attached. Feel free to practice at the expo!

POST-RACE INFO The awards ceremony will take place at the stage at the finish line and will begin at 9:15 AM. If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up just past the finish line in the runner area. RACE RESULTS

Results will be available later the morning of the race. We will post them on Facebook and also send them in a post-race email a day or two after the race. They will also be available on our website. MEDALS

All runners will receive a finisher medal. Place medals will be given to the top 5 male and female runners overall as well as the Masters 40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each age group and the top 3 teams will also receive a place medal.

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The aid station will have a few cups in case of an emergency, do not plan on using them. Also, under no circumstances should you put your head under the valve to get a drink. Not only does this waste water, it is pretty inconsiderate of other runners. There will be water at the finish line, but no cups. Please use your Hydrapouch or water bottle to fill up at the finish line.

items we will hold onto them and you can contact us at info@vacationraces.com There will be gear check at the start line. There will be a bin to dump extra clothing at mile 3. Anything found littered on the course elsewhere will be considered trash and either thrown away or donated.

MEDICAL TENT

The medical tent at the finish line is for athletes only; family members are not allowed. Overcrowding in the medical tent prevents medical staff from doing their job. For information on an athlete receiving medical attention please wait outside the tent for updates. POST-RACE SURVEY

Within a week of race day we will be sending out a postrace survey. We would really appreciate it if you took the 5-10 minutes to complete the survey for us. The survey provides us with information that allows us to better work with the local community and gain more support If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at for future races, but more importantly it provides us with the awards ceremony to receive it we will happily ship it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and valuable insight into what we are doing well and what we need to improve. We love our runners and couldn’t pay the cost of shipping (about $8). improve our race series without your feedback. Please LOST & FOUND watch for the email. • There is no official lost & found. If we find lost

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49 STATES

RUNNER DEMOGRAPHIC

4 COUNTRIES

USA | CANADA | GREAT BRITAIN | SWEDEN

18 TEAMS

31% FIRST HALF MARATHON 0-25 Runners 25-50 Runners 50-75 Runners 75+ Runners

48% FIRST TIME VISITING GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

AGE DIVISIONS MALE

<11

12-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

110

121

110

100

115

100

<11

12-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

156

353

338

314

271

229

169

170

75> 1

FEMALE

BIB DETAILS Timing chip on back! DO NOT FOLD BIB

Special indication**

Your bib number

Color coded to indicate wave start

Team name (if applicable)

*see pg. 4

Runner’s name

Your race shirt size Indicates if you requested a Hydropouch when registering. **

Charity Bib raised $1K for the NPF! Military Bib thank you for your service!

Turn this in at the start line race morning. We will have a raffle from 5:00-6:00 am. Table Club we salute you.

Reminder of free photo at finish!

Amphitheater Club we salute you.

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DOUBLE AND TRIPLE RACE INFO

OBSERVATION POINT

What are these? When we added the Grand Teton Half Marathon AND the Yellowstone 5K to our annual schedule, we saw a unique opportunity. We often dream of escaping responsibilities and disappearing into the wilderness for a time. Well, by having the Grand Teton Half and the Yellowstone Half on back to back weekends, these multi-race events provide that justification you were looking for to

escape into nature for a little while. The Doubles and Triple listed below aren’t just for runners who complete both races. They are for those who registered separately for the event. What is included? Runners who complete a double will receive a special shirt and medal (in addition to the finisher medal for

the separate races). **Runners could choose to opt out of either the race shirt or the extra swag item**

MEDALS AND SWAG CANNOT BE BOUGHT. THEY MUST BE EARNED.

GRIZZLY DOUBLE

The Grizzly Double is a back to back weekend half marathon race. Runners who complete The Grizzly Double will participate in the Grand Teton Half on June 4, then (hopefully) spend the week exploring Jenny Lake, hiking Table Mountain, walking around Grand Prismatic, meditating at Artist Point,

climbing Mt. Washburn and getting lost in the beauty of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park. Then on June 13 they will finish the Yellowstone Half Marathon. Two half marathons, two Saturdays, and one week of exploring in one of the most incredible places in the United States.

BISON DOUBLE

The Bison Double is for runners looking to run two distances in one weekend! Runners will participate in a little shake out run on Friday night (June 10) and then compete in the Yellowstone Half Marathon the next morning (June 11). In their downtime, they’ll go explore that many wonders that Yellowstone

National Park has to offer!

This year we’ve added something extra hardcore! Last year you told us you really wanted an event for all three races. We initially thought that would be too intesnse, but for you champions out there we have the Caldera Triple! Those who signed up will run the Grand Teton Half Marathon on June 4, the Yellowstone

5K on June 10, and the Yellowstone Half Marathon on June 11. In between, they’ll get to hike and explore both parks, making this one of the most hardcore vacations we can imagine!

Combination: Grand Teton Half & Yellowstone Half Total Mileage: 26.2 Packet Pickup: Teton Expo

Combination: Yellowstone 5K & Yellowstone Half Total Mileage: 16.2 Packet Pickup: Yellowstone Expo

CALDERA TRIPLE

Combination: Grand Teton Half, Yellowstone 5K & Yellowstone Half Total Mileage: 29.3 Packet Pickup: Teton Expo

PACKET PICKUP, SWAG, AND MEDALS PACKET PICKUP - We’ll have Double and Triple race packets at their

own pickup station at the expo. We’ll have signage marking the table where you’ll check in and pickup your bibs and race shirts. The bibs and shirts* will be pre-packaged in a box for you to grab. *Same shirt exchange policy applies to runners who would like a different size (all left over shirts will be at the finish line of the race for runners to try and exchange).

SWAG - Runners that indicated they would like the special swag item (in

addition to regular race swag) were able to choose from a t-shirt, a tank-top, or a hat. These designs will not change year-after-year, so you still have a

chance to collect them all! You’ll pick up this item at the race expo. Once you’ve picked up your packet, you’ll be directed to the swag table, where your item will be waiting for you!

MEDALS - Once you’ve completed your final race at the Yellowstone

Half Marathon, you’ll get to collect your special double or triple finisher medal! Those medals will be waiting for you just outside the runner recovery area. Once you’re ready, make your way over to that table (which will be clearly marked) with your bib. A volunteer will then hand you the correct double or triple medal and the race portion of your vacation is officially complete! 9

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EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 10:00 AM

6:00 pm Race Expo Ends

RACE EXPO & PACKET PICKUP -

The expo will be held west of West Yellowstone, MT near the intersection of Old Airport Road and Iris St. We will have some fun events featuring Smokey Bear, a bear spray demonstration, and more! Pick up your bib and gear at the expo, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors! Don’t forget to Bring Your Own Bag!

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 5:00 am Open start line parking- Runners can pick up bibs

5:30 am Frist prize raffles (every 5 minutes)

6:30 pm 5K bib pickup ends/ 5K Runners line up

7:00 pm 5K Starts and 1/2 Marathon bib pickup ends

5:39 am Sunrise

6:15 am All cars should be parked & last call for bib pickup

6:30 am Last prize raffle & start line parking lot closes. Pacers line up

6:45 am 6:55 am Runners line National up/Last call foranthem gear check

7:00 AM RACE STARTS ALL DIVISIONS

9:45 am Awards Ceremony

PARKING, DROP OFF, AND FINISH LINE STAGING

WEST YELLOWSTONE

TOILETS

KEY RACE-DAY STAGING

START

3 Stage/Awards 4 Gear Check

1 Runner area 2 Food

FINIS

3 4 5

5 Race Merchandise

**For those participating in the Grizzly Double or Caldera Triple, here is some basic information for the event the next weekend (June 10-11). If you picked up your Grizzly Double or Caldera Triple packet already you don’t need to come to the Yellowstone expo (though you are of course welcome to). You have everything you need and don’t need to check in.

YELLOWSTONE BASIC INFORMATION

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

No buses, trailers, or RVs; closed in winter

Store

LOWER TERRACES AREA

one-way

Gas station (some have auto repair)

Chapel

Old Faithful Geyser

Visitor Education Center Post Office

Recycling

Emergencies: Call 911 Medical clinic

No camping or overnight recreational vehicle parking

Horseback riding Parking area (see detail maps at right)

North

Boat launch

0.1

North 0 0.1

0.5 Km

0.1

To TowerRoosevelt

0.5 Mi

0.1

To West Thumb and Grant Village

0.4 Mi

0.5 Km

Amphitheater

WEST THUMB GEYSER BASIN

Showers Laundry

Grand Inspiration View Point Artist n e Point R i ver sto Ye l l o w ive r D Uncle Tom’s Trail Rim Clear uth

Grant Village

Lake Hotel

Visitor Center

YELLOWSTONE

Bridge Bay Post Office

Lodge Registration

To South Entrance

0.5 Mi

LAKE

Marina-Boat tours

Laundry Showers

To East Entrance

Fishing Bridge RV Park

Hard-sided camping units only Amphitheater

Amphitheater

0.5 Km

Lake Lodge

Post Office

Lake Village

LAKE

Lake

North

Museum and Visitor Center

Information Station

YELLOWSTONE

Brink of Lower Falls No r t

To Canyon

Fishing Bridge

0.5 Mi

ive Dr

Upper Uncle Tom’s Falls View Point

0.4 Km

West Thumb

To Old Faithful

Lookout Point

Snow Lodge

To Old Faithful via Norris and Madison

Self-guiding trail or boardwalk

Post Office

Canyon Lodge

Brink Upper Lower of Falls Falls Upper 109 ft 308 ft Falls 33 m 94 m

Old Faithful Lodge

Duck Lake

Showers-Laundry

Fishing Bridge, Lake Village and Bridge Bay 7735 ft 2358 m

7770 ft 2368 m North

To Lake Village

Amphitheater

Geyser Hill

Old Faithful Inn

To North Entrance and Gardiner

West Thumb and Grant Village

To Tower-Roosevelt

Visitor Education Center

Castle Geyser R ive r

Historic Fort Yellowstone

Albright Visitor Center

Picnic area UPPER TERRACES AREA

Grand Geyser

Fir e

Park Headquarters

Upper Terrace Drive Food service

To Norris

Lodging

Entrance stations and visitor centers offer a free guide, Accessibility in Yellowstone, describing wheelchair-negotiable facilities.

7918 ft 2413 m

To Madison

Amphitheater Post Office

Campground

Accessibility Guide

Canyon Village

7365 ft 2245 m

Check the park website www.nps.gov/yell or newspaper for seasonal dates of services and facilities.

Old Faithful To Gardiner

Ri m

Mammoth Hot Springs 6239 ft 1902 m

Ranger station

Services and Facilities

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Gull Point To

North

0.5 Km

West Thumb

0.5 Mi

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Road construction is underway on park roadways. Check the park newspaper, visit www.nps.gov/yell, or phone 307-344-2117 for delays or closures. 45 mph unless otherwise posted. Please drive slowly and cautiously to protect yourself and wildlife.

Winter Road Closures

From early November to mid-April most park roads are closed. The exception is the road between Gardiner and Cooke City. It is open all year.

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South Entrance, Yellowstone to Jackson 57 mi 92 km

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11063 ft 3372 m

9628 ft 2935 m

11358 ft 3462 m Highest point in the park

Table Mountain

Eagle Pass Eagle Peak

10214 ft 3113 m

Mount Schurz

W I L D E R N E S S

11139 ft 3395 m

6886 ft 2099 m

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Moose Falls

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Mount Hancock

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JOHN D.

10 Kilometers

9321ft 2841m

10629 ft 3240 m

Turret Mountain

Overlook Mountain

IDAHO WYOMING

10683 ft 3256 m

Trail Lake

Grassy Lake Reservoir Lake of the Woods

Colter Peak

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South Entrance

East Entrance to Cody 53 mi 85 km

10308 ft 3142 m

260 ft 79 m

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Mount Sheridan

Union Falls

JEDEDIAH SMITH WILDERNESS

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10352 ft 3155 m

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Road not recommended for large trailers or RVs. Road closed in winter

Mount Stevenson

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10774 ft 3284 m

AST

10656 ft 3248 m

Indian Lake

22 mi 35 km

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Hard-sided camping units only

Road closed from early November to early May

Mount Langford

Mount Doane

ARM

8530 ft 2600 m

Top Notch Peak

P L A T E A U

Hering Lake

RED

Lewis Falls

Beula Lake

WINEGAR HOLE WILDERNESS

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10238 ft 3121m

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Sylvan Pass

9948 ft 3032 m

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Road closed in winter

Ranger Lake

35 ft 11 m

Ouzel Falls 235 ft 72 m Colonnade Falls 100 ft 30 m

Eleanor Lake

Lewis Lake

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6951 ft 2119 m

10267 ft 3129 m

10566 ft 3221 m

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Bechler to Ashton 26 mi 42 km

7988 ft 2435 m

East Entrance

Cody Peak Avalanche Peak

NATIONAL

8348 ft 2544 m

Frank Island

Visitor Center

Reservation Peak

Information Station WEST THUMB GEYSER BASIN

Riddle Lake

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Lone Star Geyser

Summit Lake

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8391 ft 2558 m

Isa Lake

11067 ft 3373 m

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27 mi 43 km

21 mi 34 km

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Kepler Cascades Scaup Lake

9643 ft 2939 m

YELLOWSTONE LAKE

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Pelican Cone

Pollux Peak

Castor Peak 10854 ft 33081 m

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10670 ft 3252 m

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Hard-sided camping units only

Gull Point Drive

Mallard Lake

Saddle Mountain

Fishing Bridge RV Park

Natural Bridge

UPPER GEYSER BASIN

Beach Lake

16 mi 26 km

Mystic Falls

Museum and Visitor Center

Lake Village

Grand Prismatic Spring

Firehole R i ver

White Lake

LeHardys Rapids

Bridge Bay

MIDWAY GEYSER BASIN Biscuit Basin

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Fountain Paint Pot Firehole Lake Drive Great Fountain Geyser

LOWER GEYSER BASIN

10203 ft 3110 m

Sulphur Caldron

VALLEY Mud Volcano

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Parker Peak

Wapiti Lake

Fishing Bridge

Goose Lake

Fairy Falls

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Miller

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16 mi 26 km

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Firehole Falls

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Firehole Canyon Drive

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6806 ft 2074 m

7500 ft 2286 m

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84 ft 26 m

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9596 ft 2925 m

River

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8235 ft 2510 m

14 mi 23 km

Gibbon Falls

Madison

Mount Haynes

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14 mi 23 km

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9936 ft 3028 m

Canyon and falls visible only from overlooks along the canyon rims

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Cache Mountain

Mount Norris

Artists Paintpots

Monument Geyser Basin Beryl Spring

Two Ribbons

6667 ft 2032 m

Virginia Cascade

Visitor Education Center

Lower Falls Upper Falls

10554 ft 3217 m

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West West 20 Yellowstone Entrance

12 mi 19 km

West Yellowstone to Ashton 60 mi 97 km

29 mi 47 km

Northeast Entrance to Red Lodge 69 mi 111 km

NORTH ABSAROKA WILDERNESS

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Canyon Village

Steamboat Geyser

West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center

Ice Lake

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10928 ft 3331 m

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Trout Lake

9583 ft 2921 m

Museum and Information Station NORRIS GEYSER BASIN

Druid Peak

10243 ft 3122 m

8859 ft 2700 m

Washburn Hot Springs Overlook

Mount Washburn

Dunraven Pass

Cascade Lake

Grebe Lake

GE RID

Wolf Lake

Chittenden Road

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9397 ft 2864 m

Museum of the National Park Ranger

Nymph Lake

Observation Peak

7526 ft 2311 m

Pebble Creek

Yellowstone Association Institute

Twin Lakes

Norris

19 mi 31 km

7383 ft 2250 m

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Obsidian Cliff

Roaring Mountain

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Abiathar Peak

Barronette Peak 10404 ft 3171 m

Beaver Lake

7365 ft 2245 m

Slough Creek

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21 mi 34 km

Northeast Entrance

Tower-Roosevelt 6270 ft

Floating Island Lake

9525 ft 2903 m

10336 ft 3150 m

Prospect Peak

Mount Holmes

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Roosevelt Lodge

Dome Mountain 9894 ft 3016 m

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Petrified Tree

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Sheepeater Cliff

Indian Creek

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Antler Peak

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Phantom Lake

Wraith Falls

Swan Lake

MONTANA WYOMING

8048 ft 2453 m

Pant

Bunsen Peak 8564 ft 2610 m

Golden Gate

Forces of the Northen Range

9944 ft 3031 m

31 mi 50 km

FOREST

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Blacktail Pond

Undine Falls

Road between Gardiner and Cooke City is open all year

Quadrant Mountain

Colter Pass

Cooke City

Silver Gate

9885 ft 3013 m

Road closed from early November to mid-April

8363 ft 2549 m

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GALLATIN

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Park Headquarters

7841 ft 2390 m

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Hellroaring Mountain

5 mi 8 km

Albright Visitor Center

Little Quadrant Mountain

West Yellowstone to Earthquake Lake Visitor Center 28 mi 45 km

Road between Gardiner and Cooke City is open all year

Blackt ail D eer Cr

10969 ft 3343 m

Mammoth Hot Springs

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5314 ft 1620 m

Electric Peak

Beartooth Highway closed from midOctober to late May

Sportsman Lake

LEE METCALF WILDERNESS

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North Entrance

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West Yellowstone to Bozeman 90 mi 145 km West Yellowstone to Big Sky 48 mi 77 km

From mid-December to mid-March, oversnow vehicles may be used only on the unplowed, groomed park roads. Call park headquarters for regulations or check the park website, www.nps.gov/yell.

Unpaved road

5 mi 8 km

Distance indicator One-way road

Boating

Permits are required for all watercraft; ask at ranger stations. Areas closed to watercraft include all rivers except Lewis River between Lewis and Shoshone lakes.

Geothermal feature

Boating allowed

Trail or boardwalk

5 mph zone

Day-use hiking/ bicycling trail (ask for more information)

Hand-propelled craft only

Fishing

Firearms

Backcountry Use

Accessibility

A Yellowstone National Park fishing permit is required. State permits are not valid in the park and state regulations do not apply. Get trail maps and permits, required for backcountry camping, at most ranger stations. Do not use this map for backcountry hiking. There are almost 1,000 miles of trails.

You are responsible for knowing and following federal and state (WY, MT, ID) laws that govern firearms and weapons within the park. Find information at www.nps.gov/yell. We strive to make facilities, services, and programs accessible to all. Service animals are allowed but require a permit in the backcountry. Find information at visitor centers and on our website.

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KEY Start Line Finish Line

TRIFECTA

CLUB HIKES

1 Cascade Canyon (via Jenny Lake)

2 Snake River Overlook

2 Amphitheater Lake

3 Jackson Hole Tram (Rendevous Point)

3 Bradley Lake

Table Mountain

**park maps courtesy of Grand Teton National Park and the National Park Service

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Grand Teton

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

1. Flagg Ranch

Grand Teton National Park John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway

Paintbrush-Cascade Loop, 19.0 miles RT, 12 hours, 4900 ft total climbing, VERY STRENUOUS

West side of level loop follows ridge above a marsh; habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.

Spectacular hike combines Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons via Paintbrush Divide. An ice axe may be necessary until August.

Polecat Creek Loop Trail, 2.5 miles RT* , 2 hours, 100 ft total climbing** , EASY

Flagg Canyon, 4.0 miles RT, 3 hours, 100 ft total climbing, EASY

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Be Bear Aware! It all smells to a bear Please take care Lock it up! Never leave food or backpacks unattended

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3. Jackson Lake Lodge Two Ocean Lake

Colter Bay

Short trail with interpretive signs leads to top of hill overlooking Willow Flats and Teton Range.

Pt. ita rm

Lunch Tree Hill, 0.5 mile RT, ½ hour, 80 ft total climbing, EASY

Jackson Lake Lodge

Christian Pond Loop, 3.3 mi. RT, 2 hours, 425 ft total climbing, EASY

Emma Matilda Lake

RANGE

Signal Mountain Lodge

Signal Mountain

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TETON

Canyon

• Carry drinking water. • Be prepared for rapid weather changes; bring rain gear and extra clothing.

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• High elevation may cause breathing difficulties; pace yourself.

• Snow melts gradually, leaving valley trails by mid-June, canyon trails by late July. Be careful crossing snowfields and streams.

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• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

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For Your Safety

• Parking on natural vegetation results in permanent damage to plants and can start a fire. • Horses have the right-of-way. Step off the trail and remain quiet while horses pass. Please obey posted parking regulations. • Pets, bicycles and vehicles are not allowed on trails or in the backcountry. • Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Death • Backcountry sanitation: To prevent contamination of waterways, bury feces in a hole 6-8 inches deep Canyon and Granite Canyon are reached via the Moose-Wilson Road, which is closed to at least 200 feet from streams and lakes. Pack out used toilet paper, tampons, sanitary napkins, and motorhomes and trailers. diapers in sealed plastic bags. Do not bury or burn them. • Hike on established trails to prevent erosion.

Inspiration Point, 6.0 miles RT, 4 hours, 800 ft total climbing. Via shuttle boat: 2.0 miles RT, 2½ hours, 420 ft total climbing, MODERATESTRENUOUS Follow trail to Hidden Falls, then continue climb to Inspiration Point overlooking Jenny Lake.

Forks of Cascade Canyon, 13.6 miles RT, 7 hours, 1950 ft total climbing. Via shuttle boat: 9.6 miles RT, 5 hours, 1530 ft total climbing, MODERATE-STRENUOUS Popular trail leads into Cascade Canyon with views of the Grand Teton, Mt. Owen and Teewinot.

South Fork of Cascade Canyon, 24.8 miles RT, 13 hours, 4500 ft total climbing. Via shuttle boat: 20.8 miles RT, 11 hours, 4080 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS Follow popular Cascade Canyon trail. South Fork leads to Hurricane Pass and Schoolroom Glacier.

9. Lupine Meadows Amphitheater Lake, 10.1 miles RT, 6 hours, 3150 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS

5. Signal Mountain

Signal Mountain, 6.8 miles RT loop, 4 hours, 800 ft total climbing, MODERATE Traverse forests to viewpoint. Park at Signal Mountain Lodge and walk on park road to trail.

6. Leigh Lake

(Brochure available)

Hike along the shore of String Lake, pass the bridge across the stream outlet and climb to Leigh Lake.

• Starting your hike early will help avoid parking problems.

Popular trail follows Jenny Lake's south shore, then climbs to view of 200-foot cascade.

Follow north shore Two Ocean Lake, south shore Emma Matilda Lake, crossing over Grand View Point.

• Check with a ranger for up-to-date information on trail conditions.

• During July and August trailhead parking areas fill early in the day, especially South Jenny Lake, String Lake, Lupine Meadows, Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Death Canyon and Granite Canyon. Plan for alternate hikes.

Hidden Falls, 5.2 miles RT, 3 hours, 550 ft total climbing. Via shuttle boat: 1.2 mile, 1½ hours, 150-feet total climbing, MODERATE

Two Ocean & Emma Matilda Lakes, 13.2 miles RT, 7 hours, 1700 ft total climbing, MODERATE-STRENUOUS

Trail

• Respect wildlife. Do not approach or feed animals. Observe and photograph from a safe distance. Stay at least 300 feet from large animals! • Carry out all your garbage.

Teton views.

Leigh Lake, 1.8 miles RT, 1 hour, 50 ft total climbing, EASY

Backcountry Regulations

• All overnight camping requires a permit.

Circles lake; north shore ridge

• Solo hiking and off-trail hiking is not recommended.

Parking Tips

Gently rolling trail skirts lake shore.

Follow popular Cascade Canyon. North Fork leads to Lake Solitude; views of the Grand Teton and Mt. Owen.

Trailhead (details on reverse side)

Unpaved road

Jenny Lake Loop, 7.1 miles RT, 4 hours, 700 ft total climbing, EASY

4. Two Ocean Lake

Emma Matilda Lake, 10.7 miles RT, 6 hours, 1350 ft total climbing, MODERATE

• BE BEAR AWARE! Avoid surprising bears by making noise—call out and clap your hands . • Proper food storage is required. Ask a ranger for more information.

Bradley Lake Taggart Static Peak Lake Divide

(USFS)

Marion Lake

South Jenny Lake

Amphitheater Lake

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(Brochure available) A shuttle boat crosses Jenny Lake to the mouth of Cascade Canyon. Purchase tickets at the South Jenny Lake boat dock. Fee Charged.

Lake Solitude, 19.0 miles RT, 10 hours, 3375 ft total climbing. Via shuttle boat: 15.0 miles RT, 8 hours, 2955 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS

Circle lake through forests and meadows.

8. Jenny Lake/Cascade Canyon

Walk through marsh habitat near the pond, then climb a forested ridge for Teton views.

Two Ocean Lake, 6.4 miles RT, 3 hours, 625 ft total climbing, MODERATE

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Lake Solitude

Level trail follows shoreline of Colter Bay; provides views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range.

Hermitage Point, 9.7 miles RT, 5 hours, 1000 ft total climbing, EASY-MODERATE

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Lakeshore Trail, 2.0 miles RT, 1 hour, 200 ft total climbing, EASY

Trail traverses rolling terrain through forests, meadows, ponds, streams and wildlife habitat.

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(Brochure available)

Follow mostly level trail to 2 ponds; home to birds and other wildlife.

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2. Colter Bay

Heron Pond & Swan Lake, 3.0 miles RT, 2 hours, 300 ft total climbing, EASY

North

Access from northeast side of Polecat Creek Loop Trail. Out and back north along Snake River with spectacular river views.

Bearpaw Lake, 8.0 miles RT, 4 hours, 350 ft total climbing, EASY-MODERATE From String Lake, follow forested shore of Leigh Lake to smaller lakes with views of Mount Moran.

Holly Lake, 13.0 miles RT, 8 hours, 2900 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS Follow Paintbrush Canyon trail through (in season) to an alpine lake.

7. String Lake

(Brochure available)

String Lake, 3.7 miles RT, 2 hours, 550 ft total climbing, EASY Trail circles the lake through a burned area below Rockchuck Peak and Mount St. John.

12. Death Canyon

(Not accessible to motorhomes or trailers.)

Phelps Lake Overlook, 2.0 miles RT, 2 hours, 450 ft total climbing, MODERATE Trail climbs moraine to overlook Phelps Lake.

Phelps Lake, 4.2 miles RT, 3 hours, 1050 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS Trail climbs to overlook, then descends to Phelps Lake. Return involves steep hike up to overlook.

Death Canyon-Static Peak Trail Junction, 7.9 miles RT, 4 hours, 2150 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS Trail climbs to overlook, drops toward Phelps Lake, followed by a climb into Death Canyon to patrol cabin.

Static Peak Divide, 16.3 miles RT, 10 hours, 5250 ft total climbing, VERY STRENUOUS From patrol cabin climb switchbacks through whitebark pine forest to high ridge. An ice axe may be necessary until August.

13. Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve

(Brochure available. Not accessible to motorhomes or trailers.)

Lake Creek-Woodland Trail Loop, 3.1 miles RT, 1.5 hours, 350 ft total climbing, EASY Hike along Lake Creek to the shore of Phelps Lake.

Aspen Ridge-Boulder Ridge Loop, 5.8 miles RT, 3 hours, 900 ft total climbing, MODERATE Hike through aspen groves and boulder the shore of Phelps Lake.

Phelps Lake Loop, 6.6 miles RT, 4 hours, 900 ft total climbing, MODERATE Hike around Phelps Lake with stunning views of the Teton Range.

14. Granite Canyon (Not accessible to motorhomes or trailers.)

Marion Lake, 18.5 miles RT, 12 hours, 3700 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS Follow Granite Creek to beautiful Marion Lake.

15. Top of the Tram

(Brochure available)

Trails are not recommended for hiking until snow has melted, usually by late July. Fee charged.

Hike to glacial lakes surrounded by meadows.

Marion Lake, 11.8 miles RT, 7 hours, 4000 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS

Garnet Canyon, 8.4 miles RT, 5 hours, 2650 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS

Hike through alpine and subalpine terrain to Marion Lake and return to the tram.

Trail climbs into Garnet Canyon.

10. Taggart Lake

(Brochure available)

Taggart Lake, 3.0 miles RT, 2 hours, 400 ft total climbing, EASY Trail traverses sagebrush

and forests.

Taggart Lake-Beaver Creek, 3.9 miles RT, 2 hours, 500 ft total climbing, MODERATE Hike to lake, climb glacial moraine and then return along Beaver Creek.

Taggart Lake-Bradley Lake, 5.9 miles RT, 3 hours, 900 ft total climbing, MODERATE Loop hike visits two lakes ringed by glacial moraines.

11. Menors Ferry

(Brochure available)

Menors Ferry Historic District, 0.3 mile RT, ½ hour, EASY Tour a historic homestead and ferry on the Snake River, also visit the Chapel of

Granite Canyon, 12.3 miles total, 7 hours, 4100 ft total descent (with 900 ft climbing), MODERATE Start at the top of the tram, hike into the park, down Granite Canyon and return to Teton Village.

16. Teton Canyon

Targhee National Forest/Table Mountain, 12.0 miles RT, 7 hours, 4150 ft total climbing, STRENUOUS Steep climb to Table Mountain with incredible views of Teton Range and the Grand Teton.

17. Cunningham Cabin (Brochure available)

Cabin Loop, 0.8 mile RT, 1 hour, EASY Tour a historic homestead.

*RT= round-trip **ft total climbing = All uphill hiking, including elevation descended and reascended in feet (ft).

revised 03/2010

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EXAMPLE PHOTO

CLUB & TRIFECTA

After the race there will be a submission form online where you can upload your photo(s) and send them to us. We have a hard cutoff of 72 hours! If you don’t get it to us before Tuesday at 11 AM (MST) then we will only give you a virtual hi-five.

To encourage our runners to get out and enjoy the park, we have several club hikes and a Trifecta challenge. Our club hikes are a salute to the hardcore among us. All runners that complete one of the hikes get 50% OFF next year’s race entry, and completing the Trifecta grants 20% OFF next year’s entry. Any runner who sends us a picture of him or herself at the hike destination will officially join the club! Must be sent within 72 hours of the race. Photo must include (1) Your bib with bib number clearly visible, (2) a clear view of your happy face, and (3) your shiny new finisher medal in view. The same rules apply for the Trifecta (one picture for each of the three activities). Following the 2016 Grand Teton Half Marathon, we will post a link to the website where runners can send us their photos and names. Good luck!

This picture is from Amphitheater Lake and is an example of what yours should look like (for both the Clubs AND the Trifecta).

AMPHITHEATER LAKE

TABLE MOUNTAIN

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TABLE CLUB

This is a great hike for people travelling to Yellowstone after the race. The trail begins at Teton Campground in Grand Targhee National Forest on the Idaho side of the Tetons. To reach the trailhead from Jackson, Wyoming: take Highway 22 west over Teton Pass to Victor, Idaho; turn north on Highway 33 and travel 8 miles to Driggs, Idaho; at the main intersection in

Driggs, turn right onto “Little Ave” (look for a sign pointing to Grand Targhee Ski Resort) and proceed 6 miles; make another right onto the unpaved road marked “Teton Campground” and continue five more miles to the end. Look for the trailhead sign marked “North Teton Trail” at the far side of the campground.

AMPHITHEATER CLUB

Starting from the Lupine Meadows trailhead/parking area, Garnet Canyon Trail contours southward, across Glacier Gulch Creek, and then turns west ascending a semisteep fall line. Shortly after heading west, the trail is intersected by the Bradley Lake Trail, stay straight (right) here to continue on Garnet Canyon Trail. From this intersection,

the trail switchbacks five times. Just after the fifth switchback you’ll reach an intersection with Amphitheater Lake Trail - turn right. Once on the Amphitheater Lake Trail, you’ll switchback lazily four more times. The top of these switchbacks brings you to a nice, gently sloping area that plays host to Amphitheater Lake.

Difficulty: Strenuous Total Mileage: 12 miles Type of Hike: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 4,100 ft Time Required: 8 hrs

Difficulty: Strenuous Total Mileage: 9.9 miles Type of Hike: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 2,948 ft Time Required: 5-7 hrs

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BRADLEY CLUB

Difficulty: Intermediate Total Mileage: 6.2 miles Type of Hike: Loop Elevation Gain: 656 ft Time Required: 3-5 hrs

From the Taggart Lake trailhead, you’ll head west, then immediately north on the Taggart Lake Trail. Follow this wide-open singletrack as it winds its way north, eventually turning west to climb to the lakes. After diverting from Taggart Creek and heading north again, turn right onto the Bradley Lake Connector and follow it to the shores of Bradley

*Please take these hikes seriously, and act responsibly. It is not intended to be accessible to everyone. Also, bring more water than you think you need. In June, there may still be snow packed on the trail. We can’t really anticipate what the weather will be like at that time of year, but are hoping it will be clear. Depending on the weather you may want to bring yak tracks or equivalent.

THE GRAND TETON TRIFECTA

is comprised of 3 different activities. You must complete all 3 in order to complete the Trifecta. Same rules as the Club Hikes apply: take your picture at each of the 3 with your bib and finisher medal and send them to us 72

1 CASCADE CANYON (VIA JENNY LAKE)

You can take the Jenny Lake shuttle boat across the lake, or hike around the lake. Then make a short hike into Cascade Canyon. The boat ride and the hike are both beautiful!

Lake as it winds over a small ridge. From Bradley Lake, turn left onto Bradley Lake Trail and circle back down the aforementioned ridge to the northern shore of Taggart Lake. Both lakes afford awesome views of the surrounding peaks.

Check the NPS website to help plan your hike and check with park rangers to get up to date trail conditions. Also remember these parks belong to all of us. Take time to plan your hike and be sure not to disrupt the environnment. Leave nothing but footprints, and be careful!

hours after finishing the race. The Trifecta is meant to be challenging, but less strenuous. These are iconic activities inside the park that should be experienced, and are doable with children. The 3 activities that make up the Trifecta are: CASCADE CANYON (VIA JENNY LAKE), SNAKE RIVER OVERLOOK, AND JACKSON HOLE TRAM TO RENDEZVOUS POINT

2 SNAKE RIVER OVERLOOK

This is the location where Ansel Adams took his iconic picture of the Tetons in 1942. The overlook is accessible from the roadside parking lot located nine miles north of Moose on the main highway.

3 JACKSON HOLE TRAM TO RENDEZVOUS POINT

Take the Jackson Hole Tramfrom Teton Village up to Rendezvous Point. At the top you’ll get an incredible view of the Snake River Valley and Grand Teton National Park and the Gros Ventre Range.

PARK INFORMATION All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Grand Teton National Park. Seniors over 62 can purchase a lifetime pass for just $10. Active members of the U.S. Military are eligible for a free pass as well as U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities.

If you already own a National Park Annual Pass, you’re good to go! Otherwise you can purchase one at the park entrance, or just a single park pass.

AREA INFORMATION

JUNE 4, 2016

RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES

This logo is only to be used on backgrounds where the red Jackson Hole will be visible and strong.

PIZZERIA CALDERA IS OFFERING 10% OFF ENTIRE BILL FOR RUNNERS AND THEIR PARTY (LIMIT TO ONE-TIME RACE WEEKEND).

Pizzeria Caldera is offering a one-time discount of 10% off your entire bill Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of race weekend! Please show your race number for discount. Pizzeria Caldera features Napolitana-style pizza, pasta, and a great selection of wines and local micro-brews. Enjoy our upstairs deck overlooking the Town Square. Reservations are available for parties of 6 or more. Please call ahead for large orders or groups. Good luck racers! Pizzeria Caldera 20 W Broadway Jackson, WY 83001 Phone: 307-201-1472

SNAKE RIVER BREWING IS NOT OFFERING A DISCOUNT, BUT IS A GREAT OPTION IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR RECCOMENDATIONS.

Locally crafted brew and food using only the freshest ingredients. They serve homemade American Cuisine that feature pasta, wood fired pizzas and creative soups and salads. They serve food from 11 am - 11pm daily and offer a $9 Lunch menu from 11-3pm. This non-smoking establishment is family and group friendly, but keep in mind that they do not do separate checks. Join them today in “Jackson’s Living Room”. Snake River Brewing 265 S Milward St Jackson, WY 83001 Phone: 307-739-2337 snakeriverbrewing.com

THE JACKSON HOLE TRAM AT TETON ® VILLAGE IS OFFERING RUNNERS THE GROUP RATE TO RENDESVOUZ POINT This logo is only to be used when the background color drowns out the color of the main red logo located above.

In 15 minutes, the Aerial Tram glides 4,139 vertical feet from the base of Teton Village to the top of Rendezvous Mountain. The® summit offers a staggering 360-degree view of the Snake River Valley, Grand Teton National Park and the Gros Ventre Range in the distance. This logo is only to be used on a white background. There is no boarder making the bronco larger and align with the J and the H. If the background holds a photo and has enough white in it that it lies behind 70% of the broncos border, use this logo.

Runners wanting to complete the Grand Teton Trifecta will want to take advantage of this deal! Prices will be available at the ticket counter. Don’t forget to bring your bib! Jackson Hole Tram 3265 West Village Drive Teton Village, WY 83025 Phone: 307-733-2292 jacksonhole.com/summer-ride-the-tram.html

ECO TOUR ADVENTURES IS OFFERING 10% OFF FOR RUNNERS AND THEIR PARTY.

Make the most of your time here in Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park! Spend a full day observing wildlife, photographing, and exploring this fabulous eco-system. Or spend a half-day photographing the local animals during the best wildlife viewing hours of the day. Our friends at EcoTours are offering 10% off tours to runners and their parties. You can take advantage of their Grand Teton or Yellowstone tours, half or full day, any day!

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Eco Tour Adventures 1585 W Berger Ln Jackson, WY 83001 Phone: 307-690-9533 jhecotouradventures.com

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NPS CENTENNIAL

JUNE 4, 2016

Grand Teton National Park

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives and inspires people to both experience and become devoted to these special places.

Celebrating the

CENTENNIAL In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are inviting people everywhere from all backgrounds to discover and share their own personal connections to parks. So much more than vast landscapes, there are urban parks, cultural treasures, and historical places—all within the National Park System. A park can even be a feeling or a state of mind. With more than 400 national parks and thousands of historic and recreational lands across the country, there are endless ways for you to find your unique connection. Share your park using #findyourpark and #encuentratuparque on social media. You can also share moments and memories at findyourpark.com and encuentratuparque.com.

NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP Did you know that 2016 marks 100 years since the National Park Service was formed? We’re so excited to be a part of the celebration this year!

goes to their organization!

Vacation Races is partnered with the National Park Foundation to support our mission of park promotion and preservation! When you register for any of our races, you will have the opportunity to join the #FindYourPark movement by donating to the National Park Foundation. 100% of your donation

Additionally, the National Park Foundation will attend several of our races throughout the year.

We have committed to donate at least $150,000 and with your help it can be even more! Come run with us and help ensure our national parks are protected now and forever.

through private support, safeguarding our heritage and inspiring generations of national park enthusiasts.

Their Mission – The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs

VACATION RACES INFORMATION

JUNE 4, 2016

MEET THE TEAM SALEM STANLEY

Founder Favorite Course: Grand Canyon Teton Activity: Taking the tram at Teton Village Food at Teton: Pizza at Dornans

DEHN CRAIG

Customer Experience - Marketing Favorite Course: Lake Powell Teton Activity: The hike to Delta Lake (no maintained trail) Food at Teton: Porcellino from Pizzeriea Caldera

LYLE ANDERSON

Director of Race Operations Favorite Course: Grand Canyon Teton Activity: Haven’t hiked yet, but looking forward to it this year! Food at Teton: Pizzeria Caldera

CHERIE SANTIAGO

Customer Service Favorite Course: Yellowstone Teton Activity: Play on Jenny Lake Food at Teton: Hamburger and Beer

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM LUCID IMAGES

AMY NICHTER

Local Support & Partnerships

Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line. They will be at the expo so be sure to stop by and say hello! To be sure you can find your picture later, wear your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all times. If the photographers cannot identify you by your bib then your photo will end up in an “unidentified runner” folder on their website.

Favorite Course: Zion Teton Activity: Moose sightings Food at Teton: Pearl Street Bagels

MEGAN STANLEY

Merchandise Favorite Course: Rocky Mountain Teton Activity: Jenny Lake Food at Teton: Pizza at Dornans

ROBIN RODGERS

Communications Favorite Course: Lake Powell Teton Activity: Boat on Jenny Lake Food at Teton: Anything at Pizzeria Caldera

Photos will be available on Lucid Images website on Thursday, following the race. We will send out an email to notify all runners and post it on Facebook.

FREE PHOTO

In addition to photos of runners on the course and crossing the finish line, Lucid Images will have a designated area near the awards ceremony stage where runners can pose for a finisher photo. This photo will be made available FOR FREE to runners! PHOTOS ON COURSE

As a heads up to runners, there will be signs on the course to let runners know they are coming up on photographers. Ya know, just in case you wanted to freshen up, wipe away any snot, pick up the pace or otherwise pose for the photo :) LUCIDRACES.COM

SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be making a slideshow video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to follow us and use the official race hashtag #TetonHalf. We will be giving out prizes from our store (t-shirts and other merchandise) to the best photos featuring: • Pictures Of The Course • Race Prep • Race Recovery • Enjoying The Park

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ULTRA ADVENTURES

VIRTUAL RUNNING CLUB

OTHER RACES

Vacation Races is proud to be a sponsor of Ultra Adventures Grand Circle Trail Series. Whether you want the challenge of a longer distance, or just want to go off road, we hope you will join us in 2016 at one of the seven trails for a half or 50/100 miler! Use the discount code VR2016 to save $10 when registering for any distance!

Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. -John Muir

JUNE 4, 2016 We are excited to announce the Virtual Running Club! We have been hosting virtual races since 2013 and now have 24 different races throughout the year. From Martin Luther King, Jr Day to Earth Day to Summer Solstice, virtual races are a great way to establish goals throughout the year and celebrate days that are important to you without the logistical hassles of race day! Plus, it’s a cost effective way to fill out your medal rack. Vacation Races is the sponsor for the virtual races held on the National Park Fee Free Days (National Park Week, Earth Day, NPS Birthday, etc). We are also proud to be hosting the first annual Surgeon Generals Virtual 5K Run, Walk, Roll in May. As we develop the Virtual Running Club over the next year you will be able to earn discounts to virtual and traditional races as well as some swag from our sponsors. Look for our booth at the expo to learn more! What is a virtual race? - A virtual race is a low cost running event where the location of the race is chosen by the individual participant rather than the event company. You still get a shirt and finisher medal shipped to you, but on race day you track your own time and you select where you run. Through pictures on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter we run together virtually.

WWW.GRANDCIRCLETRAILS.COM

WWW.VIRTUALRUNNINGCLUB.COM

TRAINING Meet Terry Chiplin, the official training partner of the Vacation Races series and creator of Active at Altitude. Terry offers free race specific training programs to all runners! He also organizes Training Camps, Running Vacations, Endurance Coaching & Mental Training Seminars. He has years of experience and just happens to be one of the nicest guys around.

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GRAND TETON HALF NUTRITION

Terry’s camps consistently receive high marks

from participants, with reviews like these: “Among the top ten adult running camps in the USA” - Daily Burn, March 2015 “A once-in-a-lifetime fitness retreat for women!” -Shape Magazine, March 2015

Active at Altitude hosts running camps all year long including Women’s Running Camps (May, July, and September), Trail Running Camps (May and September), and Running Vacations all year round!

Use code VR1002015 to save $100 on women’s camps and the code VR50TRAIL2015 to save $50 on trail camps! We couldn’t be happier to have Active at Altitude as a part of our race series. Contact camp director Terry Chiplin with any questions regarding camps, coaching, and training. terry@activeataltitude.com www.activeataltitude.com (303) 304-9159

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JUNE 4, 2016

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VACATION RACES INFORMATION

JUNE 4, 2016

NATIONAL PARK HALF MARATHON SERIES Don’t stop at Grand Teton! We have 8 more National Park Half Marathons on the calendar! This year includes several 5Ks, Double Races, and our Caldera Triple (Grand Teton Half Marathon, Yellowstone 5K, and Yellowstone Half Marathon)! Vacation Races was founded in 2012 when we launched registration for the Inaugural Zion Half Marathon. Since then, we’ve added seven more races to our calendar, each centered around a different National Park. Our goal is to put on

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beautiful half marathons and get people to visit and enjoy our amazing national parks. This year is extra special since 2016 marks 100 years since the National Park Service was founded! We’re so excited to be a part of the celebration this year, and you can too! Whether you do it with us or on your own, go #FindYourPark in 2016!

ELEVATION MAX/GAIN

6545 ft/631 ft

GRAND CANYON

GRAND TETON

YELLOWSTONE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

6169 ft/580 ft

6665 ft/361 ft

7505 ft/844 ft

Estes Park, CO Runner Cap: 2,500

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS SEPTEMBER 10TH

Townsend, TN Runner Cap: 2,500

YOSEMITE

OCTOBER 8TH

5TH YEAR

58° 31°

3RD YEAR

BRADLEY LAKE TABLE MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATER LAKE

67° 35°

2ND YEAR

MT WASBURN OSPREY FALLS

67° 35°

3RD YEAR

HALLETT PEAK CHASM LAKE

79° 47°

4TH YEAR

80° 56°

3RD YEAR

HALF DOME NEVADA FALLS

77° 44°

2ND YEAR

RAINBOW BRIDGE ANTELOPE CANYON

70° 47°

4TH YEAR

TBD

70° 47°

INAUGURAL

SKELETON POINT

West Yellowstone, MT Runner Cap: 2,500

JULY 30TH

61° 30°

OBSERVATION POINT

6651 ft/279 ft

Jackson Hole, WY Runner Cap: 2,500

JUNE 11TH

YEARS RUNNING

EAGLE CRAGS

Tusayan, AZ Runner Cap: 2,000

JUNE 4TH

AVG TEMP

DOUBLE ARCH ALCOVE

Zion Mountain, UT Runner Cap: 2,500

MAY 7TH

CLUB HIKE

893 ft/364 ft

CHIMNEY TOPS CHARLIES BUNION MT LECONTE (VIA ALUMN CAVE)

5448 ft/486 ft

Bass Lake, CA Runner Cap: 2,500

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LAKE POWELL OCTOBER 15TH

Page, AZ Runner Cap: 2,500

4361 ft/151 ft

EVERGLADES NOVEMBER 19TH

Everglades NP, FL Runner Cap: 1,000

22 ft/64 ft

ROAD

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