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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.

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All Events

Saguaro Half Marathon

2021 Mt. Rushmore Half Marathon

2020 Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K

2020 Rocky Mountain Half Marathon & 5K

2021 Glacier Half Marathon

Yellowstone Half Marathon & 5K

Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K

Bryce Canyon Ultra Marathons

Yosemite Half Marathon

Zion Ultra Marathons

Zion Half Marathon

Antelope Canyon Ultra Marathons

Willamette

Napa-Sonoma

Santa Barbara

Hawaii Global Adventure

Ireland Global Adventure

Patagonia Global Adventure

Alaska Global Adventure

Iceland Global Adventure

Costa Rica

Banff Global Adventure

Grand Circle Trailfest Trail Running Festival

2020 Lake Powell Half Marathon

Joshua Tree Half Marathon

Raving Fans

Loved, loved, loved this half marathon!!! The scenery was absolutely beautiful!!! The elevation picture really had me worried but the hills were nothing, which allowed me to enjoy the scenery even more. This race was organized amazingly well, definitely not their first rodeo!! Thank you so very much vacation races for giving me this opportunity to run in the Smokey’s!!!! Great memories for a lifetime!!!

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Christel Hughes
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon Runner

When can I sign up for the next one??? :D

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Cristal Porter
Yosemite Half Marathon Runner

This race was amazing, fabulous job everyone!!!!

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Claire Karol Weis
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

This race is awesome.

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Traci Poulson
Lake Powell Half Marathon Runner

Another great run!

Thank you for another great run!

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Jamie Biehahn-Crissman
Yosemite Half Marathon Runner

It was a great race! I would really recommend this one!

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Rebecca Barr
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

Such a fun and beautiful race

This was such a fun and beautiful race. And the three days of camping were awesome, right near the finish line.

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Pamela Hansen
Yosemite Half Marathon Runner

Pouring rain before the start everyone gathered under anything we could find lol great sportsmanship from all participants. Very well organized even being a first race, like the sip cup great way recycling method. Wonderful people organizing and vendors giving great information. Can't wait to get my 4th place age group award. Thanks Vacation Races see you again for a fun race.

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Diane Bolton
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

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Updates from the Blog

The Power of Positivity in Running with Terry Chiplin from Active at Altitude (Podcast – Episode 16)
Robin talks with Terry Chiplin, founder of Active at Altitude (the official training partner of Vacation Races). Terry and Robin[...]
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A Cross-country Road Trip During COVID (Podcast – Episode 15)
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My Friend Matt
The man who inspired Vacation Races, and the man who created Ultra Adventures and Trailfest is gone.Matt was a visionary[...]
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2020 Lake Powell Half Marathon Race Guide (Podcast – Episode 14)
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