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

Grand Circle Trailfest Trail Running Festival

Rocky Mountain Half Marathon & 5K

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K

Antelope Canyon Ultra Marathons

2021 Mt. Rushmore Half Marathon

Yellowstone Half Marathon & 5K

Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K

Banff Global Adventure

Raving Fans

Amazingly Beautiful

Thank you for an amazingly beautiful and well run event!

Heather B
Grand Teton Half Marathon Runner

Unforgettable experience!

Thanks for an amazing experience! My kids, both the younger ones and the teens had fun at kids camp. My hubby & I had an unforgettable experience running trails. And everything was so well organized. Can't wait to do it again!

Julie Ann Sherwood
Trailfest Participant

Bucket list trip!!!

Thank you so much for an amazing bucket list trip!!! everyone was amazing!

Laura Adams-Allen
Trailfest Participant

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.

Diane Bolton
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

Another great run!

Thank you for another great run!

Jamie Biehahn-Crissman
Yosemite Half Marathon Runner

Had an amazing time

We had an amazing time. Thank you!

Deb Hamberlin
Bryce Canyon Ultras Runner

I’ve run two of their races and they were both great experiences. Well organized and breathtakingly beautiful settings.

Kyle W.
Vacation Racer

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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