Vacation Races

National Park half marathons, ultra marathons,
trail running festivals, and extended running adventures.

The world is INCREDIBLY beautiful.
discover its hidden corners.

Meticulously organized running events at the world's most breathtaking destinations.

Join us, not to achieve a personal best time, but to have the best time of your life.

Master Event Calendar

Plan your year. See all Vacation Races events side-by-side on one big calendar.

Half Marathons

Masterfully organized half marathons at the world's most breathtaking National Parks.

Ultra Marathons

Brutally beautiful ultra marathons at stunning destinations. Distances include 100 mi, 100K, 50 mi, 50K & half marathon.

Global Adventures

Explore the world with us! These all-inclusive trips include daily short runs, sight-seeing excursions, free time, and more.

Wine Country Adventures

Experience incredible trails and learn about wine! 3-day trips combine short trail runs, wine tours, fantastic food, and friends.

Trailfest

3-day trail running festival. Run a short trail race each morning, explore the park, enjoy music, delicious food, & friends.

Don't Miss a Deadline!

PLUS you'll also be automatically entered in our monthly prize drawing for race entries, VR swag, running gear, and more!

All Events

Antelope Canyon Ultra Marathons

Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K

Mount Rainier Half Marathon

Updates from the Blog

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Raving Fans

This was my 1st Half Marathon and I had a blast it was beautiful! Thanks for hosting a great race!

Tammy Humble Colby
Lake Powell Half Marathon Runner

You never disappoint

Amazing race. Bravo Vacation Races you never disappoint

Christopher Dumais

It was amazing!! Thanks!

Erin Cornwall
Lake Powell Half Marathon Runner

By far the best race and National Park I have ever been to

The Half Twisted Runners brought 33 runners to this years event and looking to bring more in 2018. This is by far the best race and National Park I have ever been to. You dont have to take my word for it........come check it out for yourself.

Eric Sorenson
Glacier Half Marathon Runner

Had an amazing time

We had an amazing time. Thank you!

Deb Hamberlin
Bryce Canyon Ultras Runner

I'll be back at Zion 2020 for my 50th bday!

Eli N.
Zion Half Marathon Runner

Amazingly Beautiful

Thank you for an amazingly beautiful and well run event!

Heather B
Grand Teton Half Marathon Runner

I loved the course, thank you to all the great volunteers out there!

Rorie Linford Boss
Lake Powell Half Marathon Runner

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