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

Miles That Matter – Greg’s Story

Cancer? What Cancer? 70 full marathons and counting...follow Greg's adventureIt's 2010 and Greg has just celebrated the birth of his daughter.[...]

Miles That Matter – The Phillips Family

Remembering Brent Phillips Running each mile in his shoesYou may have seen photos of the guy in the white shirt before,[...]

Miles That Matter – Salina’s Story

Salina R.Every mile is a memoryFor those who don't run, running just seems like putting one foot in front of[...]

Miles That Matter – Karen’s Story

Karen A. What happens when a National Park Ranger runs at the parks? Everyone has a different reason for running.[...]

Raving Fans

Thanks, Vacation Races, for an awesome race. If you can lose the brief deluge at the start, you'll have a perfect race!

Doug Calton
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

Great Event

Thanks for putting on such a great event! Also a huge shout out to all the volunteers, and the folks cheering us crazy people on!

Katrina Morrow
Bryce Canyon Ultras Runner

This was an awesome race and the area is beautiful. Highly recommend.

Jared Macarin
Mt. Rushmore Half Marathon runner

Yup...DO IT!!! Best race experience I've ever had.

Barb Wilkins
Antelope Canyon Ultras Runner

Had an amazing time

We had an amazing time. Thank you!

Deb Hamberlin
Bryce Canyon Ultras Runner

You all did a fantastic job putting this race on! Thank you!

Elisha Crutchfield Kehl
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

I loved this Race!

You are always the most organized and well put together, #1 in that category. The Course was challenging and amazing and I loved the route! When you said it was reverse of last year, I was so glad I did it this year because the views were to die for. Loved it more than Glacier, Teton, Zion, West, and when I heard it was more challenging than Glacier I won't lie, I was scared! But in the end another Love, I will do it again. ❤ Your races are my favorite!

Anna Russell Struhs

Y'all weren't lying when you said "challenging course"...it was almost my first DNF! Support from fellow runners and volunteers saw me to the finish though. Keep doing what you guys do, these races will always be a favorite of mine.

Rachel Davis
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

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