2016 Yellowstone Half Marathon Race Guide

JUNE 11, 2016

YELLOWSTONE HALF MARATHON

JUNE 11, 2016

Vacation Races | National Park Half Marathon Series

Race Guide

WELCOME TO YELLOWSTONE!

EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY Race Expo & Packet Pickup Starts

10:00 am

Race Expo Ends Packet Pickup closes & 5K Starts

6:00 pm 7:00 pm

*we cannot accomodate runners before 10:00am

SATURDAY Open start line parking.

First prize raffle (every five minutes) All cars should be parked Runners line up and last call for gear check National anthem RACE STARTS - ALL DIVISIONS Awards ceremony

5:00 am 5:30 am 6:15 am 6:45 am

Welcome Detailed Schedule of Events Expo Map Merchandise Expo Details

tin National Forest and the Hebgen Lake Ranger District. You are in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – the most intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states. The Custer Gallatin National Forest is one of five national forests comprising this amazing place.

National Forests belong to us all…193 million acres nationally of rivers, mountains, forests, trails, beautiful scenery and clean water. Have fun racing along the South Fork of the Madison River with moose, bald eagles, grizzly bears and trout.

In your spare time, take a hike, go for a drive, visit the Earthquake Lake Visitor’s Center, catch a fish, ride your bike, enjoy the sunset or watch for wildlife.

6:55 am

Take a look at some of these tips for staying safe in Bear Country as you experience Custer Gallatin National Forest.

9:45 am

STAY SAFE IN BEAR COUNTRY

7:00 AM

You are in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem– the most intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states.

Vacation Races Campground

TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE & EXPO

IT’S ALL YOURS – Welcome to the Custer Galla-

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The Custer Gallatin National Forest is one of five national forests comprising this amazing place.

Some tips to enjoying and staying safe during your stay include: • Prior to heading on an adventure, make sure you have bear spray and it’s readily accessible.

• Know and understand food storage regulations for the Custer Gallatin National Forest and Yellowstone National Park.

• Hike during daylight hours.

• Make lots of noise – bears will avoid people and leave an area when they know people are present. Use extra caution when visibility or hearing is limited.

• Hike in a group. Recommended at least four people per group in Grizzly country.

• Watch for bear signs such as fresh tracks, scat, torn apart logs and partially consumed or buried animal carcasses.

• Never approach a bear. If a bear approaches you, slowly back away and maintain a safe distance.

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

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Cup-Free Racing Post-Race Info Demographics Bib Details 5K Race Details

AREA INFORMATION Forest Service Tips Double and Triple Races

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Park Map Clubs & Trifecta NPS Centennial

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VR INFORMATION

Meet the Team Partners and Sponsors 2016 ½ Marathon Series

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SCHEDULE & EXPO

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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

EXPO MAP

WEST YELLOWSTONE

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KEY

VR CAMPGROUND/ EXPO 1 Bib pickup

Parking

2 Race shirt pickup

Path to Expo

3 Hydrapouch area

Expo Vendors

4 Information Center 5 Race Merchandise 6 Campfire / S’mores station

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PARKING PARKING - There will be plenty of parking at the expo, but please get there early to avoid any rush. The start and the finish line are near the same place.

You can even walk from some hotels in town. No camping in the parking lot. *See page 6 for race-day staging and parking

EXPO & MERCHANDISE OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE

We’ll have our official Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone Half Marathon merchandise design for 2016.

Our popular Grand Prismatic design is back for another year. Get it while supplies last.

UD HANDHELD - $20

CHICO BAG - $10

POSTERS - $10

KLEAN KANTEEN - $20

STICKERS - $2 // PATCHES - $5

TRUCKER HAT - $20

Yellowstone Artist Point design- featuring the famous lower falls. (Limited Sizes)

EXPO DETAILS The expo will be held in the field on the west end of town across from Iris St (the same location as the start and finish of the race). The expo will be small, but we will have some fun events like Smokey the Bear, a bear spray demonstration, and more! You can pick up your bib and gear, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors!

Half Marathon bibs will be available until 7:00 PM (you can also get your bib race morning at the start line). You can pick up your 5K bib at the expo until 6:45 PM as the 5K race starts at 7 PM.

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.”

When you pick up your packet at the expo this year, we’re encouraging you to Bring Your Own Bag! To keep in line with our tradition of waste elimination and conservation of the land, we’re going completely bag-less at the expo this year! If you would like to purchase a reusable, foldable bag, we’ll have them available at our merchandise store.

VACATION RACES CAMPGROUND 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!

This year is the National Park Service Centennial.

Here is to another 100 years for the NPS. Come ready to celebrate!

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RACE INFORMATION

COURSE

This is a trail run. There are a couple sections that get a little technical and could be a bit muddy because of the snow melt.

If you have never run off-road before, this course might be challenging for you. If you prefer to run off-road in trail shoes, you might consider wearing them for this course, though you will also be fine in regular shoes.

This course is remote, but beautiful. Pay close attention to the aid station guide. Because of the remote nature of this part of the course there will be WATER ONLY at mile 9 - no bathrooms. There will be limited bathrooms at mile 7.

ELEVATION

The overall elevation change on the course is marginal, but there is a challenging hill between mile 5 and 7. The total race gain is 361 ft. with max elevation 6995 ft.

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. If you will be walking, please start towards the back to avoid congestion at the start.

PACERS

Pacers will line up at the start line around 6:30 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. Please seat yourself near the time you expect to finish.

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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 be permanent markers you can use to write your name and bib number. Avoid putting valuables in your bag. *gear check bags will be available at the finish line as soon as the first person finishes.

CLOTHING ON COURSE

We will have a clothing bin to dump items in at mile 3. Anything else found along the course will be treated as trash. *clothing dropped off at mile 3 won’t be picked up until the last runner has passed mile 3 - so you may have to wait for your clothing.

NO LITTERING AID STATIONS

We will have aid stations near miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations will have bath-rooms, water + Nuun, and Honey Stinger energy gels except mile 9. Mile 11 will also have oranges and bananas. There will be basic first aid needs at each aid station, but the EMT will be at Mile 7. *It is difficult for the race staff to access the aid stations at mile 7 and 9 during the race so water will be limited. Therefore, if you are planning to refill a reservoir or your hand helds and bottles, please do so at the mile 5 aid staion before you cross the bridge.

TIME LIMIT

All runners will have 4 hours to finish the race. That is a 18.5 minute mile plenty of time for walkers! If at anytime we deem it unsafe and need to pull a runner off the course we would hope for understanding and immediate cooperation. Failure to comply will result in being banned from future events.

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 3B: 2:05-2:15 Wave 3B: 2:05-2:15 Wave 4A: 2:20-2:30 Wave 4B: 2:20-2:30 Wave 5: 2:35-3:00 4

Wave 6A: 3:00+ Wave 6B: 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

Strollers are welcome on our course, but please make sure you’re comfortable using your stroller on the trail, which at places is rough. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the course and be courteous to other runners!

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

We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. All the hotels are a short walk from the startline if you are staying in town and feel like walking.

Parking will be at the old airport in West Yellowstone by the start line. We will have a raffle in the morning and plenty of hot chocolate/coffee.

SPECTATOR INFO

Because the course is mostly off the main road, it isn’t a very spectator friendly course. Spectators are welcome at the starting line, and the finish line.

Another good place to cheer on your runner would be at mile 3. Once you cheer on your runner at the start and they are running the course, the Mile 3 aid station is just a short walk from the start line.

Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners.

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.

There are no vehicles allowed on the course. The only vehicle allowed on the course will be for a medical emergency. Deciding you don’t want to run anymore is not an emergency.

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COURSE RECORDS

Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE ENTRY every year that their time remains the course record! Our course records were set at our inaugural race in 2013.

Walter Brown holds the record for the men and Lauren Tippets holds the record for the women.

CURRENT COURSE RECORDS: Male- Walter Brown >> 1:22:21 (2015)

Female- Lauren Tippets >> 1:34:53 (2014)

Masters Male- Ron Thomasson >> 1:34:16 (2015)

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 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.

Masters Female- Sarah Keller >> 1:44:53 (2014)

*Aid stations at mile 7 and 9 are very remote with limited access, will mile 9 offering water only. Plan accordingly at mile 5 aid station if you are needing to refill a hydration pack or bottles.

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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.

WATER

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.

MILE 9 MILE 11 MILE 12

ELEVATION CHART 6901 6798 6695 6592

6665 ft START ELEV

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2.63 6995 ft MAX ELEV

5.26

7.89

10.57

13.15

361 ft GAIN 5

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PARKING, DROP OFF, AND FINISH LINE STAGING

WEST YELLOWSTONE

TOILETS

KEY RACE-DAY STAGING

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START

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1 Runner area 2 Food

FINIS

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3 Stage/Awards

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4 Gear Check 5 Race Merchandise

PARKING

We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. All the hotels are a short walk from the start line if you are staying in town and feel like walking. Parking will be across from Iris St. on Old Airport Rd in West Yellowstone by the start line. We will have a raffle in the morning and plenty of hot chocolate/coffee. No camping in the parking lot.

DROP OFF

If you are dropping a runner off, please enter the parking area and drop your runner off just past the parking lot exit. This will allow cars parking to enter the parking area and avoid any traffic jams from runners being dropped off.

SPECTATORS, FINISH LINE, AND AWARDS

• Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on •

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runners.

At the finish line we will have a Recovery Box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and chocolate milk. Please help yourself to one box, chocolate milk, and banana per runner. 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.

In an attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place to trade/leave any unwanted food items.

The awards ceremony will take place in the central staging area near the finish line at 9:45 AM. If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up in the finish line 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

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separate from those they will take of runners crossing the finish line and will be made available FOR FREE! If you aren’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!

After the race, feel free to hang out at the VR Campground area to rest your legs and to cheer on your pals.

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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 9:45am 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 9:45 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.

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 for future races, but more importantly it provides us with If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at valuable insight into what we are doing well and what the awards ceremony to receive it we will happily ship it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and we need to improve. We love our runners and couldn’t improve our race series without your feedback. Please pay the cost of shipping (about $8). watch for the email.

LOST & FOUND • There is no official lost & found. If we find lost items we will hold onto them and you can contact 7

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50 STATES

RUNNER DEMOGRAPHIC

4 COUNTRIES

USA | CANADA | FRANCE | GREAT BRITAIN

32 TEAMS

3 Dudes and Some Girls | Agony of De-Feet | Bear Food| Bear Naked Ladies | Blister Buddies | BubbleT | Call Me a Cab | FOMO | For the LOVE of the Run | Fredfeet | Green River | Not so Crawling Crawfish | Old and Faithful | Phat Bum Fighters | R.A.T.T. Pack | Ray’s Runners | Red Lodge Runners | Road Warriors | RomansRun | Rose’s Groupies | Snyder’s Spiders | Sweetwater Heeltoes | Team in Training | The A-Team | The Beaters | The Meadowlarks | The Runwells | TUNAMI | Twin peaks Uncorked | WTF | Yellowstonerunners

31% FIRST HALF MARATHON 45% FIRST TIME VISITING YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 0-25 Runners 25-50 Runners 50-75 Runners 75+ Runners

AGE DIVISIONS MALE

<11

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15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

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70-74

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131

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12-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

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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!

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Turn this in at the start line race morning. We will have a raffle from 5:30-6:30 am.

Mt. Washburn Club we salute you.

Reminder of free photo at finish!

Osprey Club we salute you.

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5K RACE INFORMATION

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5K COURSE BIB PICKUP

The race starts at 7:00pm sharp! Our expo will be very close to the start line (the field next to Old Airport Road). 5K runners will have until 6:30pm to pick up their bibs so that we can get you all lined up and ready to go!

AID STATION

There will be one aid station on the course near the half way point (mile 1.5). The aid station will have water, Nuun, and bathrooms.

Like the half marathon, this race will be cupless!

SPECTATOR INFO

Because the course is mostly off the main road, it isn’t a very spectator friendly course. Spectators are welcome at the starting line, and encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners.

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.

There are no vehicles allowed on the course. The only vehicle allowed on the course will be for a medical emergency.

CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST Take a look at some of tips for staying safe in Bear Country and a few recommendations for hiking and biking in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

Camping in Bear Country • Always keep a clean camp and follow food storage regulations.

• Select a campsite way from animal trails, thick brush and bear food sources such as berry patches and fish spawning streams.

• Store all food, garbage and other scented items such as toothpaste, chapstick, insect repellant in hard-sided vehicle, bear resistant containers or by hanging at least 10 feet of the ground and four feet out from a tree.

• Do not leave food, beverages or coolers unattended. In the backcountry set up your sleeping area 300 feet or more from your food storage and cooking/eating areas.

• Keep sleeping bags and personal gear free of odors.

• Never sleep in the same clothes you wore while cooking.

Hiking • Lava Lake (moderate): 6 miles roundtrip, elevation gain 1300 feet. High mountain lake located in Lee Metcalf Wilderness.

• Refuge Point Overlook (easy): 2 miles roundtrip.

From the overlook of Quake Lake, watch for eagles and moose. Across the Madison River, look for the remnants of Ghost Village, composed of a few of the different cabins dislodged by the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake.

• Mount Hebgen (strenuous): 6 miles roundtrip, elevation gain 2,200 feet. On a clear day, views of the Tetons.

• Cinnamon Mountain (strenuous): Distance 8 miles round trip, elevation gain 2700 feet. From the fire lookout at the top of Cinnamon Mountain, you can catch 360 views.

south end of Iris Street) to FS road 1756. Loops back to 1700. Approx. 10 miles.

• Boundary Trail (easy): Paralleling Yellowstone National Park’s boundary for 5 miles, this flat trail is a good one for early season biking. Access points from Baker’s Hole Campground, the truck pullout off of Hwy 191, and the end of Boundary Street.

• Basin Station (easy to strenuous): park at the FS access near Basin Station cabin off Denny Creek road. Conditions permitting, link up with FS Road 1735 to access the Lionshead Loop.

•Rendezvous Trails (easy to moderate): Access the trailhead from Obsidian Ave. in town. Enjoy 21 miles of gently rolling trails through lodgepole forests and open meadows.

Biking The Hebgen Basin has a variety of historic logging roads that make great early season mountain bike trails. Check with the Hebgen Lake Ranger District office for current biking conditions. Avoid trails and single track that are extremely wet and muddy, as resource damage easily occurs in spring conditions.

• South Plateau (moderate): FS Road 1700 (at the 9

DOUBLE AND TRIPLE RACES

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DOUBLE AND TRIPLE RACE INFO

OBSERVATION POINT

OBSERVATION POINT

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 10

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!

YELLOWSTONE PARK INFORMATION Old Faithful

No buses, trailers, or RVs; closed in winter

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

Albright Visitor Center

Picnic area UPPER TERRACES AREA

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Winter Road Closures

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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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CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION

JUNE 11, 2016

CLUB HIKES

EXAMPLE PHOTO

To encourage our runners to get out and enjoy the park, we have 2 club hikes and a Trifecta challenge. Our club hikes are a salute to the hardcore among us. All runners that complete a hike within 72 hours of the end of the race will receive 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 these destinations will officially join the club! Must be sent within 72 hours of the race. Photo must include: • A clear view of your happy face • Your bib with bib number clearly visible • Your shiny new finisher medal in view • A clear backgrond that shows you actually completed the hike Following the 2016 Yellowstone Half Marathon, we will post a link to the website where runners can send us their photos and names. Good luck!

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.

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

YELLOWSTONEHALFMARATHON.COM/CLUBS-AND-TRIFECTA/

MT WASHBURN

MT. WASHBURN CLUB

Difficulty: Moderate Total Mileage: 6.4 mi Type of Hike: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft

THERE IS A CHANCE WASHBURN COULD STILL HAVE SNOW PACK DURING RACE WEEKEND.

OSPREY FALLS

OSPREY CLUB

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Total Mileage: 8.8 mi Type of Hike: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 800 ft FROM GRASSLANDS TO CANYONS AND VIEWS OF THE FALLS

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Mt. Washburn is located in the northeast section of the park. The views from the lookout are some of the best in all the park. After leaving the parking lot at Dunraven Pass you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Hayden Valley, and the Grand Tetons farther to the south. The trail

has several switchbacks, offering different and unique views. The trail is likely to have some spots covered in snow (around mile 2.5 is where the most snow-pack is). It should still be hikeable, but you should check conditions before attempting this hike. Snow-pack might make it very difficult.

The hike to Osprey Falls starts 5 miles south of Mammoth on the Old Bunsen Peak Road Trail and is 8 miles round trip. The trail follows the old roadbed for 2.5 miles through grassland and burnt forest. The trail veers off the old road and follows the rim of Sheepeater Canyon before descending in a series of switchbacks

to the bottom. The switchbacks are VERY thin, sometimes less than a foot wide. The trail ends about 30 feet from the falls, but previous hikers say you can hike to the base if you’re cautious. The altitude is high and the climate is dry. Bring lots of water. We also recommend starting earlier in the day.

CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION

THE YELLOWSTONE TRIFECTA

There are 3 different activities- all which need to be done to officially complete the Trifecta. The 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

1) OLD FAITHFUL

Watch Old Faithful Erupt! Old Faithful is the most famous and celebrated geyser in the world. The 1870 Washburn Expedition camped near Old Faithful and discovered the geyser had frequent and regular eruptions over 100 feet. They dubbed the geyser Old Faithful. It erupts once approximately every 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the duration of the previous eruption. Schedules for predicted eruptions are posted in the NPS buildings near Old Faithful.

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us 72 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: OLD FAITHFUL, SEE A BISON, AND ARTIST POINT.

2) SEE A BISON

You can’t leave Yellowstone without seeing bison!

Yellowstone is the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. While you might be able to find bison in any area of Yellowstone, check out Lamar Valley for a variety of wildlife viewing! Lamar Valley is a wide, expansive valley in sort of a remote north-eastern corner of the park. Take your picture with a bison... but do not approach the animals!

3) ARTIST POINT

Artist Point is just a short hike off of south rim drive, and offers very popular and iconic views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Lower Falls.

*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.

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!

PARK INFORMATION All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Yellowstone National Park. Park shuttles will be running. 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.

Yellowstone is a big park. It would be difficult to get around without a car, but the best things are seen on foot. Visit www.nps.gov/yell for more information and to help plan your visit.

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NPS CENTENNIAL

JUNE 11, 2016

There are 84 million acres of cherished landscapes, ecosystems, and historic sites in America’s over 400 national parks – and they all belong to you. From Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon, Gettysburg to Golden Gate, our national parks would not exist without the dedication, foresight, and generosity of Americans

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.

throughout history.

stevegee r/ i Sto ck.

This is your land. Join us. nationalparks.org

Make your next national park experience unforgettable. Download the National Park Foundation’s FREE Owner’s Guide and more at nationalparks.org/ownersguide.

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!

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

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donation goes to their organization! 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.

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

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

heritage and inspiring generations of national park enthusiasts.

VACATION RACES INFORMATION

JUNE 11, 2016

MEET THE TEAM SALEM STANLEY

Founder Favorite Course: Grand Canyon YS Activity: Boat ride on Yellowstone Lake Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter

DEHN CRAIG

Customer Experience - Marketing Favorite Course: Lake Powell YS Activity: Looking down on Grand Prismatic Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter & Huckleberry ice cream from City Creamery

LYLE ANDERSON

Director of Race Operations Favorite Course: Grand Canyon YS Activity: Old Faithful Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter

CHERIE SANTIAGO

Customer Service Favorite Course: Yellowstone YS Activity: Nature’s canvas of the Grand Prismatic Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter or Tacos on the Bus

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM LUCID IMAGES

AMY NICHTER

Local Support & Partnerships Favorite Course: Zion YS Activity: Watching Old Faithful erupt Food at YS: I haven’t eaten in West Yellowstone yet

MEGAN STANLEY

Merchandise Favorite Course: Rocky Mountain YS Activity: Grand Prismatic & discovering something new every time I visit Yellowstone Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter

ROBIN RODGERS

Communications Favorite Course: Lake Powell YS Activity: Hiking up the nearby hill for an aerial view of the Grand Prismatic Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter

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.

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 #yshalf. 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 11, 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

TRAILFEST 3 PARKS, 3 TRAILS, 1 PARTY!

Vacation Races is proud to announce our newest series: Grand Circle Trailfest! 2016 is our innagural yearThe Trailfest is a 3 day trail-running festival which takes place in the heart of North America’s most scenic national parks: Bryce Canyon, Zion, & Grand Canyon on October 13-15, 2016. The festival will be centralized in Kanab, UT. Activities include trail running (of course), food, live entertainment, and trail running film festival screenings from Trails In Motion, and

WWW.THETRAILFEST.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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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!

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

AREA INFORMATION

JUNE 11, 2016

RESTAURANT PARTNERS

RUNNING BEAR PANCAKE HOUSE IS OFFERING 10% OFF ENTIRE BILL FOR RUNNERS & FAMILY

Friday-Sunday of race weekend, be sure to show your bib, and get 10% your entire party! They’re open for breakfast and lunch and are known for their delicious pancakes. They offer family style dining and a kids menu.

Running Bear Pancake House 538 Madison Ave West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone (406) 646-7703 www.runningbearph.com

Inspired by the natural beauty of Yellowstone, the Branch Restaurant celebrates “Open Range Cuisine” where beef and game dishes are infused with local flavor and enjoyed with a selection of regional microbrews and hand-crafted premium cocktails. They aren’t offering a runner discount, but this one of the finest dining experiences in the area.

The Branch 315 Yellowstone Ave West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone: (406) 646-7365 www.visityellowstonepark.com/the-branchrestaurant-and-bar

SLIPPERY OTTER PUB

While not offering any runner discounts directly, they have donated some giveaways in support of the race. Also, their Jalapeño Poppers with huckleberry sauce will change your life.

Slippery Otter Pub 139 N Canyon St West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone: (406) 646-7050

ACTIVITIES

FREE HEEL AND WHEEL BIKE RENTALS

​ reeheel and Wheel specializes in bicycling, cross F country skiing, and outdoor accessories. Located 1/2 block from the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Have a seat at thier espresso bar and plan your next outdoor adventure.

Freeheel and Wheel 33 Yellowstone Ave West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone (406) 646-7744 www.freeheelandwheel.com

GRIZZLY & WOLF DISCOVERY CENTER GROUP RATE PRICE FOR RUNNERS

Friday-Sunday of race weekend, runners show your bib and get the Group Rate price for admission. Satisfy Your Wild Curiosity – See Live Bears and Wolves! The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is an AZA accredited Not-for-Profit, wildlife park and educational facility. The Center offers every visitor to Yellowstone a chance to uniquely experience the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves.

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center 201 S Canyon St West Yellowstone, MT 59758 Phone (406) 646-7001 www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org

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EVENT PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

JUNE 11, 2016

THANKS TO OUR EXPO VENDORS WHO SUPPORT OUR RUNNERS! • Nuun • Lucid Images • Better Body Fitness of Montana/Sweet

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VACATION RACES INFORMATION

JUNE 11, 2016

NATIONAL PARK HALF MARATHON SERIES Don’t stop at Yellowstone! 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)!

the Everglades Half Marathon! Our goal is to put on beautiful half marathons and get people to visit and enjoy our amazing national parks.

Vacation Races was founded in 2012 when we launched registration for the Inaugural Zion Half Marathon. Since then, we’ve added 8 more races to our calendar, each centered around a different National Park, including our newest race for 2016,

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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

ZION APRIL 1ST 2017!!

Springdale, UT Runner Cap: 2,500

6545 ft/631 ft

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AVG TEMP

YEARS RUNNING

62° 36°

5TH YEAR

58° 31°

4TH YEAR

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

TBA

82° 64°

INAUGURAL

OBSERVATION POINT DOUBLE ARCH ALCOVE EAGLE CRAGS

GRAND CANYON 2017 - TBA

Tusayan, AZ Runner Cap: 2,000

GRAND TETON JUNE 4TH

Jackson Hole, WY Runner Cap: 2,500

6651 ft/279 ft SKELETON POINT

6169 ft/580 ft

BRADLEY LAKE

YELLOWSTONE JUNE 11TH

West Yellowstone, MT Runner Cap: 2,500

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

JULY 30TH

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

893 ft/364 ft

Bass Lake, CA Runner Cap: 2,500

CHARLIES BUNION MT LECONTE (VIA ALUMN CAVE)

YOSEMITE

OCTOBER 8TH

CHIMNEY TOPS

5448 ft/486 ft

LAKE POWELL OCTOBER 15TH

Page, AZ Runner Cap: 2,500

4361 ft/151 ft

EVERGLADES NOVEMBER 19TH

Everglades NP, FL Runner Cap: 1,000 20

22 ft/64 ft

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