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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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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I love Vacation Races

Yes!!! I'm going [to Yosemite] in 2018 and I am super excited, but first Grand Canyon Half Marathon, Lake Powell Half marathon, Zion Half marathon... :) I love Vacation Races races...can you tell? ;)

Danuta Piatek
Superfan

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

Rebecca Barr
Shenandoah Half Marathon 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 was recently featured on the Boldly Went podcast sharing the story of running my first 100-miler at Bryce (mine is the second story). I look forward to returning to Bryce for a do-over, but I also wouldn't change my first experience for anything. Thanks!

Ellen Bayer
Bryce Ultras 100 Participant

Amazing race!

Would love to run this amazing race again!

Amanda L.
Glacier Half Marathon Runner

Great race... few more hills than I expected, but after the "shower" around 6am everything else was awesome. Thanks!

Danuta Piatek
Shenandoah Half Marathon Runner

I can't wait!!!!

Made it to the Tetons in '16 with college teammates, the Smokies this year with other college teammates. And plan on Glacier (and Smokies) in '18 and Zion in '19! I can't wait!!!!

Janelle H.
Teton & Smokies Runner

Awesome race!!! I couldn’t believe that I PR :) :) :) Knocked down 2:05 and finished in 2:02:19 :) :) :)

Danuta Piatek
Lake Powell Half Marathon Runner

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