2017 Yosemite Half Marathon Race Guide

MAY 13, 2017

YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON

MAY 13, 2017

Vacation Races | National Park Half Marathon Series

Race Guide

EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY 11:00 am

Race Expo & Bib Pickup Starts

*We cannot accommodate runners before 11:00am

6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Race Expo ends Bib Pickup ends

SATURDAY First Heat Parking lot opens Last shuttle departs for start line Last call for race morning bib pickup Runners line up/Last call for gear check National anthem FIRST HEAT RACE STARTS

3:45 am 4:30 am 5:30 am 5:45 am 5:50 am 6:00 AM

Second Heat Parking lots open Last shuttle departs for start line Last call for race morning bib pickup Runners line up/Last call for gear check National anthem SECOND HEAT RACE STARTS Awards Ceremony

5:00 am 5:45 am 7:00 am 7:15 am 7:20 am 7:30 AM 10:15 am

Welcome Detailed Schedule of Events Expo Map Merchandise Expo Details Vacation Races Campground

Welcome!

On behalf of Visit Yosemite | Madera County the official tourism bureau, I would like to welcome the 2017 Yosemite Half Marathon runners and spectators to the area. We’re thrilled you’ve decided to let the National Parks be a part of your year.

On June 30, 1864 amidst the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act. This Act set aside Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove for preservation and public use, thus creating the first National Park.

Yosemite’s unmatched beauty attracts millions of people each year. Although it may appear timeless and enduring, the area is fragile and constantly changing. Every visitor is a steward and has a responsibility to protect the area for

RACE INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE & EXPO

Dear Yosemite Half Marathon Participants:

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Rules at a Glance Aid Station Guide Elevation Chart Parking & Drop Off Shuttle Information Race Day Checklist Timing Specifics Cup-Free Racing

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Post-Race Info Demographics Bib Details

AREA INFORMATION NPS Map Discovery Map Clubs & Trifecta National Park Foundation

future generations. As a race participant we trust in your support of this endeavor.

If this is your first time here I hope you’ll enjoy your visit as you explore and discover what Yosemite, Bass Lake and Madera County has to offer. If you have been here before, welcome home. How lucky we all are to get to share in the ownership of this land, established and preserved “For the benefit and enjoyment of the people!”

All of us here wish the runners great success and hope all participants take advantage of what this area has to offer.

Sincerely, Rhonda Salisbury CEO

www.YosemiteThisYear.com

#YosemiteMadera #Yosemite #Bass Lake

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VR INFORMATION

Meet the Team Lucid Images Race Photography Vacation Races Series Area Information Partners and Sponsors Half Marathon Series Calendar Collect the Expo Stamps Scavenger Hunt and Games

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SCHEDULE & EXPO

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EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 12 6:00 pm Race Expo Ends

11:00 AM RACE EXPO & PACKET PICKUP -

The expo will be held at Recreation Point at Bass Lake, CA BYOB: Our expo is bag-free so don’t forget to Bring Your Own Bag!

5:51 am Sunrise

SATURDAY, MAY 13 3:45 am

4:30 am

4:45 am

5:30 am

5:45 am

5:50 am

First Heat

First Heat

First Heat

First Heat

First Heat

First Heat FIRST HEAT

Parking lot Last shuttle Morning bib Last call for bib Runners line National opens departs to pickup opens/ pickup/Pacers up/Last call anthem (West of start line First prize line up for gear check Oakhurst raffle Elementary) 5:00 am (every 5 min. until 5:30 am)

Second Heat

Parking lots open (Near Yosemite High School)

7:00 pm 1/2 Marathon bib pickup ends

Second Heat

Last shuttle departs to start line

EXPO MAP

6:00 AM RACE STARTS

Spectator parking lots open

7:30 AM

8:00 am 10:15 am

11:30 am

Race Cutoff SECOND HEAT Spectator Awards Ceremony shuttles (Mile 10 cutoff RACE STARTS begin at 10:45)

6:15 am

7:00 am

Second Heat Second Heat

Morning bib pickup/First prize raffle (every 5 min. until 7:00 am)

Last call for bib pickup/ Pacers line up

7:15 am

7:20 am

Second Heat Second Heat

Runners line National up/Last call anthem for gear check

Reserved Camping Area

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KEY Parking Path to Expo Expo Vendors

VR CAMPGROUND/ EXPO 1 Bib pickup 2 Race shirt pickup

3 Hydrapouch area

4 Information Center 5 Race Merchandise

6 Campground/S’mores station 7 Broadcast Booth 8 DIY Bag Station

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PARKING PARKING - There will be plenty of parking near the expo, but please get there early to avoid any rush. Camping at Rec. Point is only allowed for those who reserved a campsite with Vacation Races. *See page 6 for race-day staging and parking.

EXPO & MERCHANDISE OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE

We’ll have our official Yosemite 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 the Yosemite Half Marathon! Beach hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, water bottles, stickers, hats, patches, bags, and posters will all be available for you to browse and buy!

WOMEN’S T-SHIRT ($20)

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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!

MEN’S BEACH HOODIE SWEATSHIRT TANKTOP ($40) ($22) ($30)

WOMEN’S TANKTOP ($22)

BASEBALL TEE ($25)

A signature view of the valley with El Capitan in the foreground.

A classic icon of Yosemite is Half Dome in the sunset.

As elusive as a fox- this new design speaks to your instincts to run away into the mountains!

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SIDE 2 IMPRINT: 2.25”W black

IF FAXING APPROVAL PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW AND NOTE ANY CHANGES IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. APPROVED

SIDE 1 IMPRINT: 1.5”H

black APPROVED WITH CHANGES

SIDE 2 IMPRINT: 2.25”W

ULTRASPIRE HANDHELD - $25

SIDE 1 IMPRINT: 1.5”H

POSTERS - $10

PROOF SHEET

CHICO BAG - $10

PROOF SHEET

I LOVE N.P. MUG - $10

STICKERS - $2 // PATCHES - $5

TRUCKER HAT - $10

A new design with a wanderlust twist. Light the way and wander with us.

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REVISE AND REPROOF

IF FAXING APPROVAL PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW AND NOTE ANY CHANGES IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.

EXPO DETAILS APPROVED

APPROVED WITH CHANGES REVISE AND REPROOF

The expo will be held at Recreation Point Campground, Bass Lake, CA (400073 Rd 222, Bass Lake, CA).

At the expo you can pick up your bib, race shirt, and other gear. Plan to stay for awhile and relax at the Vacation Races Campground, and shop our other vendors and sponsors!

Half Marathon bibs will be available until 7:00 PM (you can also get your bib race morning at the start line).

THE MERIDIAN LINE

Vacation Races is excited to partner with the Meridian Line brand to bring a selection of their clothing line to our merchandise 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, all Vacation Races expos are completely bagless! If you would like to purchase a reusable, foldable bag, we’ll have them available at our merchandise store.

VACATION RACES CAMPGROUND The expo will be held outdoors and in keeping a tradition of celebrating our National Parks, 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 demoing gear and providing all the information you need to start your adventure. It’s going to be a party!

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RACE INFORMATION

COURSE

The first 5 miles of the course will start on a fire road and is on a rough terrain trail. There is no steep uphill or downhill here, but it’s not exactly flat either. Miles 6-10 are a fast downhill descent on a beautiful paved road. Then after crossing RD-274 (Malum Ridge Rd) you will turn on N Shore Road and run around Bass Lake until about mile 12.25. From there you will take a left on S Shore Road and the race will finish at Recreation Point (Bass Lake). This is an open course with cars on the road as well as runners.

The course will be well-marked, but it is your responsibility to stay to the left when running with traffic and be courteous and mindful of cars and other runners. DO NOT step off the course into traffic; you will be disqualified. We want you to stay safe.

ELEVATION

You can see the elevation map on the next page. The first half of the race does not have much elevation change, but a fast downhill descent mid-race. This newer course is a little easier on the knees! The total race gain is 486 ft. with max elevation of 5448 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 start your race in the first heat (6:00 am start), and 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.

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PACERS

Pacers will line up at the start line around 5:30 am for the first heat, and 7:00 am for the second heat. 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 seed yourself near the time you expect to finish.

GEAR CHECK

You may use 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. Clothing dropped off at mile 3 will be picked up when the last runner has passed mile 3 - so you may have to wait for your clothing at the finish. Anything else found along the course will not be brought to the finish.

NO LITTERING AID STATIONS

We will have aid stations near miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations will have bathrooms, water + Gnarly, and Honey Stinger energy gels. Mile 7 and 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.

TIME LIMIT

This race requires some highway closures. For your safety and in order to comply with permit requirements, we ask that runners be to mile 10 by 10:45 am. Runners who have not made it to mile 10 by then will be pulled and transported to the finish line. All runners will have 4 hours to finish the entire race.

That is an 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.

2 HEATS & WAVE STARTS

We’ll be doing two heats for this race with two different start times. The first heat will start the race at 6:00 am and the second heat will start at 7:30 am.

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Each runner was assigned a heat based on their projected finish time. Please check your bib on which wave you are assigned to. If you weren’t assigned a wave, you were placed in the second heat. The following waves have been assigned to the following heats:

Wave 1: 1:00-1:55 Wave 2: 1:55-2:05 Wave 3: 2:05-2:15 Wave 4: 2:15-2:25 Wave 5: 2:25-2:35

First Heat

Wave 6: 2:35-2:45 Wave 7: 2:45-3:00 Wave 8: 3:00-3:30 Wave 9: 3:30-4:00

Second Heat

6:00 am start

7:30 am 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 “runner” 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).

RECOVERY FOOD BOX

At the finish line we will have a food box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and Evolve protein shake, as well as water and Gnarly hydration. Please help yourself to one food box, Evolve protein shake, and banana per runner.

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

NO DOGS OR STROLLERS

Dogs 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! Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed on the shuttles. Also, this course is not stroller-friendly and will not be allowed on the course.

PARKING

We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners.

However, there will be no parking at the start line or finish line. All runners will be shuttled to the start line, then back to their cars after the race.

First Heat: The first heat parking is located in the lot west of Oakhurst Elementary School (49495 High School Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644). After parking, runners will walk over to the shuttle loading area in front of the Sierra Star (RD 426, Crane Valley Rd.) The parking lot will open at 3:45 am. The last shuttle for the first heat will leave at 4:30 am.

Second Heat: The second heat parking areas are in the following areas in Oakhurst: -LDS Church: 49967 High School Rd -Parking area along High School Rd by the

RACE INFORMATION Yosemite Adult School -Oakhurst Evangelical Free Church: 50443 High School Rd. After parking, runners will walk over to the shuttle loading area at Yosemite High School (50200 High School Rd). The parking lot will open at 5:00 am. The last shuttle for the second heat will leave at 5:45 am.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP OFF AT THE START LINE. If you miss your shuttle, you miss your race! We will have a raffle in the morning and hot chocolate/coffee at the start line. Shuttles will run after the race to transport runners from the finish line back to their vehicles in Oakhurst.

SPECTATOR INFO

Unfortunately, this is not a very spectator-friendly course. Because of the significant amount of road control, spectators are not allowed on Beasore Drive and anywhere around Bass Lake will cause too much congestion.

Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish

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line to cheer on all our runners. They can park in designated parking near the finish line (Dayuse Areas along Rd 222), the lot at the corner of Rd 222 & Rd 274 (40679 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA), or the same parking lots the runners use in Oakhurst and be shuttled back and forth. The shuttles begin running at 8:00 am, so spectators may need to walk from the nearby lots if their runner will finish before that time. Aside from the Oakhurst parking lots, the walk to the finish is less than a mile from parking. Note: The runner area is for runners only! Please do not enter the runner area or partake of runners’ food.

COURSE RECORDS

Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE ENTRY every year that their time remains the course record! Walter Brown holds the record for the men and Laura Gonzalez holds the record for the women.

CURRENT COURSE RECORDS: Male- Joshua Carlos (2016) >> 1:15:42 Female- Natalie Wieland (2016) >> 1:24:41 Masters Male- Brian Wieland (2016) >> 1:23:59 Masters Female- Nancy Winter (2016)>> 1:40:46

AID STATION

WATER

GNARLY

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 Gnarly! At all aid stations we will have BLUE COOLERS WITH WATER and RED COOLERS WITH GNARLY (ELECTROLYTE DRINK). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Gnarly.

HONEY STINGER

BATHROOM

EMT

BANANAS/ ORANGES

MILE 3 MILE 5 MILE 7 MILE 9 MILE 11 MILE 12

ELEVATION CHART

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1/2 MARATHON PARKING, AND FINISH LINE STAGING OAKHURST

PARKING & SHUTTLE LOADING Heat 2 Parking: -LDS Church Parking Lot -Lot along High School Rd -Oakhurst Evangelical Free Church Heat 2 Drop Off

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RACE-DAY PARKING & SHUTTLES

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP OFF AT THE START LINE.

For those camping with us in the reserved campground at Rec. Point: A shuttle will be provided to take you from your campground to the start line on race morning. The shuttle will leave at 4:30 am for the first heat, and 5:45 am for the second heat. The shuttle pickup is out by the Recreation Point entry on Rd 222. Rec. Point will be closed to vehicle traffic on race morning, which means if you are camping here and park your car at your campsite, you won’t be able to leave until about 1:00 pm. If you want to be able to drive anywhere before 1:00 pm, we suggest you drive to Oakhurst and take the main shuttle to the start line.

HEAT 1

RUNNER PARKING

SPECTATORS

Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on runners. Here are the following parking areas for spectators to use: 6

RUNNER PARKING

SPECTATOR PARKING

SPECTATOR PARKING

(NEAR FINISH LINE)

The corner lot of Rd 274 and Rd 222, the same lots that runners will use in Oakhurst, and near the finish line in the designated day-use parking.

Shuttles will begin taking spectators to and from the finish at 8:00 am. If their runner will finish before that time, it is advised the spectators park at the closer locations and walk to the finish. Aside from the spectator parking in Oakhurst, the parking areas are all less than a mile from the finish line (see purple markers on map).

FINISH LINE, AND AWARDS

• Shuttles will depart from the finish line back to the parking areas in Oakhurst as well as the spectator lots.

• At the finish line we will have a food box (full of recovery snacks),

DROP OFF

If you are dropping a runner off, please drop them off in the front driveway of Oakhurst Elementary School (first heat), or at the Jehovah’s Witness parking lot: 50031 High School Rd, Oakhurst, CA (second heat). Runners will then walk over to the shuttle loading area.

HEAT 2

BASS LAKE

We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. However, please note that there will be no runner parking at the finish line or start line. All runners will need to be shuttled to the start.

Parking for the first heat will open at 3:45am. Runners should park at the lot next to Oakhurst Elementary School (49495 High School Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644) and walk over to the shuttle loading area in front of the Sierra Star (RD 426, Crane Valley Rd). The first heat’s last shuttle will leave at 4:30am. Parking for the second heat will open at 5:00am. Runners should park at the lot along High School Rd or at the Oakhurst LDS Church or Oakhurst Evangelical Free Church and walk over to the shuttle loading area near Yosemite High School (50200 High School Rd). The second heat’s last shuttle will leave at 5:45am.

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bananas, and Evolve protein shakes. Please help yourself to one food box, Evolve protein shake, 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.

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 just outside of the finish line area to take photos of runners. This photo is separate from race photos and will be made available FOR FREE! The awards ceremony will take place near the finish line at 10:15 am.

In addition to the expo, the merchandise tent will be set up after the race near the finish 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 holding 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 is found on the •

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back of your bib.

You don’t have to do anything.

The bib chip looks like a sticker on the back of your bib. Do not fold 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 10:15 am 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 Gnarly! At all aid stations we will have BLUE COOLERS WITH

WATER and RED COOLERS WITH GNARLY (ELECTROLYTE DRINK).

Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Gnarly. 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 10:15 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 are available right away, scan the QR code on your bib and your results will come up. They will also be available later the day of the race online. 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.

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.

LOST & FOUND

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

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RUNNER DEMOGRAPHIC

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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

Runner’s name

*see pg. 4

Scan QR code for race results

Team name (if applicable)

Your race shirt size

Indicates if you requested a Reminder of free Hydrapouch when registering. Turn this in at the start line photo at finish! race morning. We will draw a Charity Bib ** raffle prize every 5 minutes. raised $1K for the NPF! Military Bib thank you for your service!

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Half Dome Club we salute you.

Nevada Fall Club we salute you.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION

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Sing Peak 10552 ft 3216 m

Mariposa Grove

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Mount Ritter

RACE LOCATION 13142 ft 4006 m

Yosemite Half Marathon

Long Mountain 11502 ft 3506 m

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See a Giant Sequoia Tree

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PLAN YOUR VISIT TO YOSEMITE

Map provided by www.nps.gov/yose

During the spring in Yosemite, certain roads may still be closed due to snow. Yosemite Valley and Wawona remain accessible by car all year, however the Tioga and Glacier Point Roads may remain often until late May. Weather is highly variable, with sunny and relatively warm days, but still an occasional winter storm. Yosemite Valley & Wawona (4,000 ft / 1,200 m): 69°F (21°C) / 39°F (4°C) Hiking: While most of Yosemite remains snowy through May and into June, some hikes from Yosemite Valley, Wawona, and Hetch Hetchy are often snowfree by April, and most are usually snow-free by sometime in May. However, backpacking options are very limited. Always check the weather forecast in your area before beginning your activities.

Information provided by: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/spring

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CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION

MAY 13, 2017

CLUB HIKES EXAMPLE PHOTO

To encourage our runners to get out and enjoy the park, we have 3 club hikes and a trifecta challenge.

Our club hikes are a salute to the hardcore among us. All runners who complete a club hike within 72 hours of the end of the race will receive club hike medallion, and completing the Trifecta earns you an official Trifecta pin! Any runner who sends us a picture of him or herself at these destinations will officially join the club! The photo must be sent within 72 hours of the race and 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 background that shows you actually completed the hike Following the 2017 Yosemite Marathon, we will post a link to the website where runners can send us their photos and names. Good luck!

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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.

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NEVADA FALL CLUB Difficulty: Strenuous Total Mileage: 7 mi round-trip Type of Hike: Out and back Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft.

Time Required: ~5 hrs.

Parking Lot Coordinates Latitude: 37.734878 Longitude: -119.566371

YOSEMITE FALLS CLUB Difficulty: Strenuous Total Mileage: 7.6 mi round-trip Type of Hike: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft.

Time Required: 6-10 hrs.

Parking Lot Coordinates Latitude: 37.744753 Longitude: -119.597443

This picture is from the Nevada Fall Hike (Nevada Fall Club) and is an example of what your Club and/or Trifecta submission photos should look like.

During spring months, there is a chance Tioga Pass and Glacier Point Rd may be closed due to snow during race weekend. If this is the case, check the Yosemite club/trifecta page for alternatives.

Nevada Fall is at the top of the Mist Trail. This is Yosemite’s signature hike. While many of Yosemite’s trails are popular due to having a single spectacular destination, the Mist Trail has fabulous views scattered all along it, beginning at the bridge overlook, progressing to two unforgettable waterfalls that fall a combined total of more than 900 feet (270 meters), and ending with perhaps the most striking of all: The view of Nevada Fall, Liberty Cap, and the back of Half Dome from the Muir Trail return segment.

The hike to Upper Yosemite Falls will grant you panoramic views of the valley. The chance to walk through spray from upper Yosemite Falls, and see both Yosemite Falls and Half Dome in the same camera frame is a treat. If it’s been a rainy season, the falls will be gushing! This hike is coined the mother of all stairmaster workouts, but with one-of-a-kind payoffs you won’t get in a gym. It’s a long, steep climb from the valley floor to the valley rim. Imagine climbing the stairs

We recommend you go up the Mist Trail and then take the John Muir trail back down for some different views. The trail will then join back into the Mist Trail towards the bottom.

all the way to the top of the Empire State Building. In this hike, you’ll essentially be doing it twice! Take your submission photo at the top of the fall.

CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION

CLOUDS CLUB CLOUDS REST

Difficulty: Strenuous Total Mileage: 14.5 mi round-trip Type of Hike: Out and back Elevation Gain: 1,775 ft.

Time Required: 6-8 hrs.

Parking Lot Coordinates Latitude: 37.825735 Longitude: -119.470439

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Ready for some switchbacks? This is a strenuous hike and you’ll climb a thousand feet in the form of switchbacks about 1.5 miles into it. Pace yourself and pack plenty of fluids. The destination is so rewarding with 360-degree views.

If the clouds aren’t forming you’ll be able to see any number of Yosemite landmarks, including Tenaya Lake, Half Dome, Mt. Hoffman, Sentinel Dome, North Dome, and bits of Cathedral Rocks and El Capitan, plus Merced Lake and dozens of peaks you probably won’t be able to name. Take your submission

photo at the top with the valley behind you. For your safety, please avoid this hike when snow can be seen on top of the mountain or when thunderstorms are nearby. Also, springtime historically has higher water flow. Though it’s not far from the start of the trailhead, you may have to ford across the Tenaya Lake outlet.

Hikers can get injured or (in rare cases) even die on these hikes, largely due to not fully appreciating their dangers. Please take these hikes seriously, and do not act irresponsibly if you decide to attempt the hike. Make sure you are in condition to complete the hikes and take necessary precautions (bring lots of water, bring food, don’t attempt hike in bad weather, don’t travel alone, etc.). Please consult the NPS site to plan your hike.

YOSEMITE TRIFECTA

There are 3 different activities- all 3 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 us 72

1) GIANT SEQUOIAS

We want you to see a Giant Sequoia tree! There are a few places where you can accomplish this: Nelder Grove (technically outside of Yosemite National Park in Sierra National Forest), Merced Grove (the smallest of Yosemite’s 3 Giant Sequoia groves), and Tuolumne Grove (the grove contains a couple dozen mature Giant Sequoias, including one you can walk through). *There is a difference between a California Redwood and a Sequoia- Make sure your photo is with a Sequoia.

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: GIANT SEQUOIAS, LOWER YOSEMITE FALLS, AND GLACIER POINT.

2) LOWER YOSEMITE FALLS

Part of North America’s tallest waterfall, Lower Yosemite Falls is the final 320-foot (98-meter) drop. This short, easy walk rewards with spectacular views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This paved loop trail offers different vantage points of Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Creek, and you can stop at the many exhibits to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area

3) GLACIER POINT

Glacier Point is an overlook with an INCREDIBLE view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. From the Glacier Point parking and tour unloading area, a short, paved, wheelchair-accessible trail takes you to an exhilarating (some might say unnerving) point 3,214 feet above Curry Village, on the floor of Yosemite Valley.

PARK INFORMATION All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Yosemite 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.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.

Visit www.nps.gov/yose for more information and to help plan your visit.

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DONATIONS & NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

MAY 13, 2017

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America’s national parks are as unique and varied as the people who visit them. So much more than just vast landscapes—there are urban, cultural, and historical treasures—all within the National Park System. Places where you can find your serenity, your history, or your adventure.

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.

Get out there and find your park.

The Broadcast Booth is something new you will find at the expo! We will have a tent where runners can come share their story. Whether it's a major milestone, your first half marathon, or simply want to give a shout-out, you can step into the booth and share it via Facebook Live.

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Join the National Park Foundation in not only discovering, and enjoying these amazing places, but also taking an active role in preserving them for future generations. Find your park and donate today at nationalparks.org.

NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP 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 goes to their organization!

We have committed to donate at least $150,000 and with your help it can be even more! Come run

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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.

Through generous donations from registrants of the 2017 Yosemite Half Marathon, more than $14,000 has been donated to the National Park Foundation!

We continue to be amazed by our runners, and hope to instill the value of preserving our National Parks for generations to follow. We honor and thank each of you who donated funds, and are responsible stewards of these beautiful parks.

VACATION RACES INFORMATION

MAY 13, 2017

MEET THE TEAM SALEM STANLEY Founder

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Favorite Course: Grand Canyon Favorite Park: Lake Powell Yosemite Activity: Play in the water at Cathedral Beach Food at Yosemite: Iron Horse BBQ

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Favorite Course: Lake Powell Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: How much time do you have?

Food at Yosemite: Sierra Sandwich at S.G.B.C.

LYLE ANDERSON

Director of Race Operations

Favorite Course: Grand Canyon Favorite Park: Yosemite Yosemite Activity: Half Dome Food at Yosemite: Anything from South Gate Brewing Co.

DUSTIN ROBERTS

Director of Race Operations

Favorite Course: Yellowstone Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Would like to climb Half Dome Food at Yosemite: South Gate Brewing Company

CHERIE SANTIAGO Registration Manager

Favorite Course: Yellowstone Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Half Dome or watching climbers on El Cap. Food at Yosemite: Cheeseburgers at Camp 4

KATHERINE BRUCE

Event Director & Partnerships

Favorite Course: Great Smoky Mountains Favorite Park: Rocky Mountain Yosemite Activity: Watching climbers on El Capitan at night Food at Yosemite: S.G.B.C.

KAELEE CLIFFORD Customer Service

Favorite Course: Great Smoky Mountains Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Watch the sunset at the base of Sentinel Dome Food at Yosemite: South Gate Brewing Co.

MEGAN STANLEY Merchandise

Favorite Course: Rocky Mountain Favorite Park: Yosemite Yosemite Activity: Half Dome amazing views Food at Yosemite: Sandwiches at Millers Landing

ROBIN RODGERS Communications

Favorite Course: Lake Powell Favorite Park: Grand Teton Yosemite Activity: Glacier Point Food at Yosemite: Onion Rings at Millers Landing

ANNA BASSO

Marketing & Design

Favorite Course: Grand Teton Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Half Dome is on my bucket list Food at Yosemite: The B.L.T. at South Gate Brewing Co.

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM LUCID IMAGES 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 Friday, 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 #YosemiteHalf. 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

#YOSEMITEHALF @VACATIONRACES YOSEMITEHALFMARATHON.COM

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ULTRA ADVENTURES

VIRTUAL RUNNING CLUB

Vacation Races is proud to host our ultra race series, Ultra Adventures! Whether you want the challenge of a longer distance, or just want to go off road, Getting off the beaten path and being able to see the parks from a whole new perspective is very rewarding. We hope you will join us at one of the trail and ultra events with distances ranging from a half marathon up to a 100 miler! Use the discount code VR2017 to save $10 when registering for any distance!

MAY 13, 2017

We are excited to present 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 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!

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

-John Muir

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!

We are proud to report that our newest series: Grand Circle Trailfest was a success in its inaugural year, and 2017 is going to be even better.

The 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 5-7, 2017. The festival will be centralized in Kanab, UT. We are busy planning for this year’s event so stay tuned for more announcements such as bands, film festivals, and vendors who will be a part of Trailfest 2017. Registration opened on January 20th. This is an amazing experience you don’t want to miss out on. Activities include trail running (of course), food, live entertainment, and trail running film festival screenings.

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 for beginner and intermediate runners, as well as a training app for the same programs for a small cost! He also organizes Training Camps, Running Vacations, Endurance Coaching &amp; Positive Race Workshops before each race in the Vacation Races series. He has years of experience and just happens to be one of the nicest guys around.

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TRAINING Terry’s camps consistently receive high marks from participants, with reviews like these: “Among the top ten adult running camps in the USA”

-CNN, 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 (June, July, and August / September), Trail Running Camps (May and September), and Running Vacations!

As a Vacation Races runner you can save $100 on any 2017 women’s camp, use code 2017VR100, and save $50 on one of their trail camps in 2017, use code 2017VR50!

You can also earn a referral commission for introducing a friend who registers for any of the 2017 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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YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES

MILLER’S LANDING RESTAURANT AND MARINA

Although the famous Miller Burger is a crowd favorite, our restaurant offers a variety of delicious menu items to re-energize you! Our Maui Melt, Fish & Chips, BBQ Chicken Salad or Baja Fish Tacos will make your appetite happy!

Don’t forget to reward yourself after the race with a Fudge Bucket! It’s a Giant Hot Fudge Sundae served in a bucket and yes, the shovel’s included.

It’s enough to share but you certainly don’t have to…you’ve earned it! Bring your race bib with you and receive 15% off of your entire check, family and all!

Miller’s Landing Restaurant & Marina 37976 Rd 222 Wishon, CA 93669 Phone: (559) 642-3633 www.millerslanding.com

THE FORKS RESORT

The Forks Resort, located on Bass Lake, in the Sierra National Forest, has built a reputation as a traditional family vacation spot. Family owned and operated for three generations, The Forks has provided quality and consistency year after year to their customers. The Forks Restaurant, home of the famous “Forks Burger”, offers the finest in family dining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring homemade soups, chili and dressings, served in the original “50’s Diner” setting. We are looking forward to having you join us to fuel or refuel before or after the race! We are excited to offer $1.00 off all of our burgers and breakfast items. Simply mention you’re in town for the Yosemite half marathon!

The Forks Resort 39150 Road 222 Bass Lake, CA 93604 Phone: (559) 642-3737 www.theforksresort.com

TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season, AAA Four-diamond, resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set two miles from Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 302 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations.

ASCENT SPA AT TENAYA LODGE Enter into a world of relaxation and transform yourself at the world-class Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Just for the Yosemite Half Marathon participants, we are offering a specialized 60-minute Deep Tissue Massage, with a complimentary foot revitalizer, for only $145 – a 10% savings.

We are a family and pet friendly resort with several on-site resort activities. Our dining options for race weekend are Sierra Restaurant, Jackalope’s Bar & Grill and a special Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on May 14, 2017.

Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge 1122 Highway 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623 Phone: (559) 692-8954 www.tenayalodge.com/spa

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EVERGREEN LODGE AT YOSEMITE

The Evergreen Lodge is a newly expanded historic resort featuring 88 spacious cabins in the woods. The lodge sits on 20 acres just a mile from Yosemite’s western border, putting top attractions – Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows and Hetch Hetchy – in easy reach. Filled with personal touches, an amazing restaurant, historic tavern, saltwater pool and hot tub, indoor and outdoor play areas, daily activities and therapeutic massage- Consider us your backstage pass to Yosemite!

Get 10% off lodging at the Evergreen over race weekend using promo code YOMA. Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite Stanislaus National Forest 33160 Evergreen Rd Groveland, CA 95321 Phone: (209) 379-2606 www.evergreenlodge.com

THE REDWOODS IN YOSEMITE

The Redwoods In Yosemite offers stays in over 125 vacation homes located inside Yosemite National Park in the town of Wawona. The homes are individually owned and range in size from studios to 6 bedrooms, rating bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Mention this Yosemite Half Marathon special to receive 20% off of your stay in a fully equipped vacation home inside Yosemite National Park! We also have many pet friendly cabins! Use REDWOODSYHM17 coupon at checkout on our website to receive your discount.

The Redwoods in Yosemite Yosemite National Park 8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd Wawona, CA 95389 Phone: (844) 821-8336 www.redwoodsinyosemite.com

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BASS LAKE WATER SPORTS

Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports offers pontoon boats, wake board and wakesurf boats, jet skis, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes at our lakefront marina located in the Pines Village. You’ll run right past our marina!

We’re happy to offer race participants 20% off rentals for May 13th and 14th. To redeem your discount, give us a call at 559-642-3200 or just walk in and just mention you’re a participant of the Yosemite half.

We are a full service marina with boat rentals, a full restaurant and bar and a great fire show and DJ every Saturday evening from 7-10. We look forward to seeing you!

Bass Lake Water Sports Sierra National Forest 54406 Rd 432 Bass Lake, CA 93604 Phone: (559) 642-3200 www.basslakeboatrentals.com

SKEDADDLE TO BASS LAKE, CA Looking for a car-free way to travel to Yosemite?

Skedaddle is an easy and eco-friendly way to reach any destination in North America! Using the Skedaddle site or app, you can create your own, professionally driven, van or bus ride directly to the park. Learn more at Letskedaddle.com Start a new route or explore existing routes.

Skedaddle hello@letskedaddle.com www.letskedaddle.com

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RUSH CREEK LODGE AT YOSEMITE

Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite is a superbly designed ‘destination within a destination,’ providing a relaxed yet sophisticated experience adjacent West entrance to Yosemite National Park.

Rush Creek features a tastefully appointed mix of 143 Lodge Rooms and Hillside Villas, as well as a variety of amenities for travelers including a Restaurant, Tavern, saltwater pool and two hot tubs, game room, guest lounge, professionally guided recreation and daily on-site activities.

Yosemite Marathoners are welcome to 10% off lodging at Rush Creek over marathon weekend, Friday, May 12th through Sunday, May 14th, 2017. Simply call or book online using promo code YOMA.

SIERRA VACATION HOME RENTALS

Welcome to Yosemite! Sierra Home Rentals is setting a higher standard of mountain living.

Marathon runners can enjoy the park in a comfortable cabin or lakeside home. We’re pleased to waive all processing fees for runners who book a mountain home through us. Simply mention you’re in town for the Yosemite half marathon.

Check out our mountain home inventory online and call to reserve your house today!

Sierra Home Rentals Phone: (559) 642-2288 www.sierrahomerentals.com

Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite Stanislaus National Forest 34001 CA-120 Groveland, CA 95321 Phone: (209) 379-2373 www.rushcreeklodge.com

YOSEMITE BICYCLE & SPORT

Located just 15 miles south of Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Bicycle & Sport is the perfect stop for all your outdoor adventures! We rent basic mountain bikes, full suspension aluminum and carbon mountain bikes, road bikes, bike racks and kayaks.

We also offer a full selection of clothing, accessories, helmets,Camelbak products, and all things for all types of bikes! Stop by, say hello and mention you’re in town with the Yosemite Half Marathon race and you’ll receive 20% all rentals, accessories, clothing and helmet! Welcome to Yosemite! We look forward to seeing you!

Yosemite Bicycle & Sport 40680 CA-41 Oakhurst, CA 93644 Phone: (559) 641-2453 www.yosemitebicycle.com

ZERO WASTE #dontfeedthelandfills #dontfeedthelandfills

We care deeply about keeping the places that we run beautiful which is why we at Vacation Races are committed to sending as little waste to the landfill as we possibly can. We do this by setting up “Zero Waste” stations at our events, where you can help us by sorting your trash into the appropriate container.

You’ll notice three bins where you’d normally see a trash can- one labeled “Compostables”, “Recyclables”, and one labeled “Everything Else”.

We actually sort through the items in the “Everything Else” bin and find a use for anything we can. For example, we make belts out of the used gel packets and compact all of the non recyclable plastics and styrofoam into blocks that we use as a building material.

At the end of an event, our goal is to send less than one bag of actual “trash” to the landfill. We have managed to meet this goal at events with over 3,000 participants!

COMPOSTABLES (GREEN LID)

Place your banana and orange peels on the course, and any uneaten food or drink items at the expo or start/finish lines.

RECYCLABLES (BLUE LID)

Place any plastics with a #1-7 and recycling symbol somewhere on it, aluminum cans, steel cans, paper, cardboard, and any glass items. Please empty any liquids/ food out of the containers and the lids back on before recycling.

EVERYTHING ELSE (BLACK LID)

Place everything else that is non-recyclable and noncompostable waste, such as the wrappers from the items in your post race food box, used gel packets, or styrofoam.

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Bass Lake Watersports likes to have a good time, and we hope you’ll join us Sat, May 13th for a “mountain luau”. Featuring a lakefront DJ and fire show from 7pm-10pm. Complete with burgers, adult libations, dancing, a DJ and fire. It’s the perfect way to celebrate after running a half marathon! This luau is family friendly event and will feature a full menu. We hope you’ll join us!

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THE CLASSIC YOSEMITE EXPERIENCE The Evergreen is a newly expanded historic resort with 88 cabins throughout 20 acres of woods, with Restaurant, Tavern, pool, hot tub, daily activities, and guided recreation.

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DESTINATION WITHIN A DESTINATION Yosemite’s first brand new lodge in over 25 years, Rush Creek provides a relaxed yet sophisticated experience, featuring a tastefully appointed mix of 143 rooms, Restaurant, Tavern, pool, hot tubs, daily activities and guided adventures. Located at the Highway 120 West entrance to Yosemite.

Yosemite Marathoners get

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with promo code YOMA

34001 Highway 120 Groveland, California 95321 209-379-2373 RushCreekLodge.com

VACATION RACES OPERATES THIS ACTIVITY UNDER A U.S. FOREST SERVICE SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITH THE SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST.

Run fast…Clean up faster

Special thanks to our friends at the U.S. Forest Service for their help and cooperation and for all they do daily to take care of our nation’s wilderness!

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VACATION RACES INFORMATION

MAY 13, 2017

NATIONAL PARK HALF MARATHON SERIES Don’t stop at Yosemite! With 2 new races added to the series in 2017, we’ll have 11 total National Park Half Marathons on the calendar! This year includes several 5Ks, Double Races, and even Triples (Caldera Triple, and Appalachian Triple)!

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 ten more races to our calendar, each centered around a different National Park. Our goal is to put on beautiful half DESCRIPTION

ZION APRIL 1ST 2017

Mt Carmel, UT Runner Cap: 2,500

Vacation Races also puts on other race series: Ultra Adventures- a trail and ultramarathon series, Trailfest- a 3-day festival with trails, food, music, speakers, and more, and Virtual Running Club- where you can run your race whenever and wherever you want. In addition to saving a little on the expense of traveling, portions of registration fees are donated to charities.

ELEVATION MAX/GAIN

6545 ft/631 ft

Bass Lake, CA Runner Cap: 2,500

GRAND TETON JUNE 3RD 2017

Jackson Hole, WY Runner Cap: 2,500

YEARS RUNNING

62° 36°

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NEVADA FALLS UPPER YOSEMITE FALLS CLOUDS REST

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BRADLEY LAKE TABLE MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATER LAKE

67° 35°

3RD YEAR

MT WASHBURN OSPREY FALLS

67° 35°

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HALLETT PEAK CHASM LAKE

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1ST YEAR

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5448 ft/486 ft

6169 ft/580 ft

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YELLOWSTONE JUNE 10TH 2017

West Yellowstone, MT Runner Cap: 3,000

6665 ft/361 ft

GLACIER JUNE 24TH 2017

East Glacier Park Village, MT Runner Cap: 2,500

ROCKY MOUNTAIN AUGUST 12TH 2017

5980 ft/1230 ft

7505 ft/844 ft

Estes Park, CO Runner Cap: 2,500

SHENANDOAH SEPTEMBER 2ND 2017

Luray, VA Runner Cap: 2,500

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS SEPTEMBER 9TH 2017

Townsend, TN Runner Cap: 2,500

GRAND CANYON OCTOBER 14TH, 2017

1377 ft/985 ft

893 ft/727 ft

LAKE POWELL Page, AZ Runner Cap: 2,500

6651 ft/279 ft

4361 ft/151 ft

EVERGLADES

DECEMBER 2ND, 2017

Everglades NP, FL Runner Cap: 1,000

CHARLIE’S BUNION MT LECONTE (VIA ALUM CAVE)

Tusayan, AZ Runner Cap: 2,000

OCTOBER 21ST, 2017

CHIMNEY TOPS

22 ft/64 ft

SLOUGH SLOG TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS AIRBOAT RIDE

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From merchandise, s’mores over a campfire, learning more about our Zero Waste program, shopping our vendors, and getting more information about the local area/National Park(s) nearby; the expo has something for everybody. You can earn a stamp at certain expo booths. Once you earn all the stamps, come to the info desk for a prize!

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Chat with a park ranger and ask them about the area

Visit the Broadcast Booth to share your story ‘live’ or post a photo from the event using the tag #YosemiteHalf

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EXPO SCAVENGER HUNT!

Find the scrambled letters placed inside the tents throughout the Yosemite Half Expo and enter to win prizes including items from Kuhl and Goodr!

1. Solve the mystery puzzle 2. Fill out the entry form 3. Turn it in at the Information Booth First & Last Name Phone # Puzzle Answer

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