Race Calendar
2020 | 2021 | Past Events
2020 Events
Date | Race / Event | Terrain | Difficulty* |
|---|---|---|---|
January 18–26 | Mixed | Moderate | |
February 29 | Road | Moderate | |
February 29 - March 8 | Mixed | Moderate | |
March 14-15 | Trail | Moderate | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Trail | Difficult | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Yosemite Half Marathon | Mixed | Easy |
May 30-31 | Trail | Difficult | |
June 5-6 | Trail | Easy | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Road | Easy | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Trail | Moderate | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Mixed | Moderate | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Mixed | Moderate | |
Cancelled due to Covid-19 | Glacier Half Marathon | Road | Difficult |
July 31 - August 1 | Rocky Mountain Half & 5K | Road | Moderate |
August 8 | Trail | Moderate | |
September 11-12 | Road | Moderate | |
September 18-19 | Trail | Easy | |
Postponed to 2021 | Mixed | Difficult | |
September 2020 | Mixed | Moderate | |
September 26 | Trail | Difficult | |
Sep. 30 - Oct. 3 | Trail | Moderate | |
October 10 | Mixed | Easy | |
November 7 | Trail | Moderate |
All dates and races subject to change.
*Difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 against all of the events within our series. Runners should keep in mind the specific distance chosen to run (such as our ultras events) when comparing to other events. For example- the 55K distance at the Antelope Canyon Ultras is significantly more difficult than the Yellowstone Half marathon even though they both have a "Moderate" label.
Don't miss a registration deadline!
The best way to save money on races is to register during Early Bird registration. Sign up to be notified about registration openings and price jumps.
2021 Events
Date | Race / Event | Terrain | Difficulty* |
|---|---|---|---|
February 27 | Road | Moderate | |
January 16-24 | Mixed | Moderate | |
Jan. 30 - Feb. 6 | Mixed | Moderate | |
Feb. 27 - Mar. 7 | Mixed | Moderate | |
Mar. 13-21 | Mixed | Moderate | |
March '21 | Trail | Moderate | |
April 10-18 | Mixed | Moderate | |
April 10-11 | Trail | Difficult | |
May 8 | Yosemite Half Marathon | Mixed | Easy |
May 29-30 | Trail | Difficult | |
June '21 | Mixed | Moderate | |
June 4-5 | Road | Easy | |
June 11-12 | Trail | Moderate | |
June '21 | Road | Difficult | |
July '21 | Road | Moderate | |
September '21 | Road | Moderate | |
September 4-12 | Mixed | Moderate | |
September '21 | Mixed | Difficult | |
October '21 | Trail | Moderate | |
October '21 | Mixed | Easy | |
October '21 | Mixed | Moderate | |
November '21 | Joshua Tree Half Marathon | Trail | Moderate |
All dates and races subject to change.
*Difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 against all of the events within our series. Runners should keep in mind the specific distance chosen to run (such as our ultras events) when comparing to other events. For example- the 55K distance at the Antelope Canyon Ultras is significantly more difficult than the Yellowstone Half marathon even though they both have a "Moderate" label.
Is there a maximum amount of registrants for a race? I signed up for the Zion half in February and I’m curious as to how many runners are typically there.
Hi Bree – There is about a 3,000 runner cap for this race and it typically sells out.
Washington in 2021?
Hi Candi – We hope so but we don’t have anything secured yet.
Would love to see a full marathon at any of your parks! What about going to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina?
Hi Carey – We love the Blue Ridge Mountains! The basis of Vacation Races is to get runners out and into national parks to explore areas they might not have seen before. This works best on half marathon legs – marathon legs can be a little too tired for exploring :) We’re always open to new locations!
I had signed up for Mt. Rushmore for 2020 and am disappointed it was cancelled due to low registration, and I look forward to doing it in 2021. But is low registration a reason to cancel it since smaller races seem to be more possible in these covid days? I happily signed up for Yellowstone Small Group Half and think smaller races are more viable these days. Can’t you reconsider about Mt. Rushmore this year and make it a small group race? Or do you look for a certain total overall minimum even for the small group races. Thanks.
Hi Holly – The Mount Rushmore Half Marathon has had low registration numbers for a couple of years now. This year most likely would have been its last year but we want the last year to be a good one and to have as many who want to run it be able to. This year that is not possible as so many are under travel restrictions so it will be pushed back to 2021. Hopefully you will be able to come run it next year!
Hey I know last summer you discussed holding a Mt Rainer Half in July 2021. Is that still something you are considering for next year?
Hi Kimberly – We’re hoping for this event in 2021 but we don’t know yet if it will happen. We’ll let our runners know as soon as possible if it is able to go on.
Does it look like the Rookie mountains half marathon will take place this year? Are there restrictions on how many people can sign up for race?
Hi Anthony – We are going forward with plans to hold the Rocky Mountain race. We are in contact with local agencies and will abide by any restrictions in place at the time of the race. Currently we have open registration and are allowing more registrations.
What decision has been made about the Grand Tetons?
Hi Susan – Sorry for the delay – it was announced last night: https://vacationraces.com/half-marathons/grand-teton/event-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/
Has a decision been made on 2020 Tetons?
Hi Ester – Sorry for the delay – it was announced last night: https://vacationraces.com/half-marathons/grand-teton/event-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/
What’s going on with the grand canyon half?
Hi Matt – The Grand Canyon Half isn’t on the calendar right now because of the difficulty of permitting and the remote location. We’ll let runners know if we’re able to bring it back but currently we don’t foresee that happing for the next couple of years.
Booking my stay for the Teton half. IF the race is to be cancelled, how far ahead do you notify runners?
Hi Sandy – We should know by the end of this month, May 4th at the latest, if this race will need to be canceled. We’ll let our runners know ASAP.