Race Calendar
2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Past Events
2019 Events
Date | Race | Location | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
2/23 February 23 | Park Centennial | Utah | Road |
3/9 – 3/10 March 9–10th | Arizona | Trail | |
4/12 – 4/13 April 12–13 | Park Centennial | Utah | Trail |
5/11 May 11 | 5th Year | California | Mixed |
5/17 – 5/18 May 17–18 | Utah | Trail | |
5/31 – 6/1 May 31–June 1 | 5th Year | Wyoming | Mixed |
6/15 June 15 | Park Centennial | Arizona | Trail |
6/22 June 22 | Montana | Road | |
7/13 – 7/20 July 13-20 | Alberta, Canada | Mixed | |
9/21 September 21 | South Dakota | Mixed | |
9/6 – 9/7 September 6–7 | Tennessee | Road | |
10/12 October 12 | Arizona | Mixed | |
10/2 – 10/5 October 2-5 | Utah / Arizona | Trail | |
11/2 November 2 | Park's 25th Anniversary | California | Trail |
Not Held in 2019 | Montana | Trail | |
Not Held in 2019 | Colorado | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2019 | Destination Patagonia (Global Adventures) | Argentina | Mixed |
Not Held in 2019 | Destination Ireland (Global Adventures) | Ireland | Mixed |
Not Held in 2019 | Destination Iceland (Global Adventures) | Iceland | Mixed |
Not Held in 2019 | Destination Hawaii (Global Adventures) | Hawaii | Mixed |
Not Held in 2019 | Costa Rica | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2019 | Destination Alaska (Global Adventures) | Alaska | Mixed |
All dates and races subject to change.
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2020 Events
Date | Race | Location | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
01/2020 January | Costa Rica | Mixed | |
02/2020 February | Utah | Road | |
03/2020 March | Arizona | Trail | |
04/2020 April | Utah | Trail | |
05/2020 May | Park's 130th Anniversary | California | Mixed |
05/2020 May | Utah | Trail | |
06/2020 June | Park's 110th Anniversary | Montana | Road |
06/2020 June | Montana | Trail | |
07/2020 July | Iceland | Mixed | |
08/2020 August | Park's 105th Anniversary | Colorado | Mixed |
09/2020 September | South Dakota | Mixed | |
09/2020 September | Tennessee | Road | |
09/2020 September | Alaska | Mixed | |
10/2020 October | Arizona | Mixed | |
10/2020 October | Utah / Arizona | Trail | |
11/2020 November | California | Trail | |
Not Held in 2020 | Arizona | Trail | |
Not Held in 2020 | Wyoming | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2020 | Alberta, Canada | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2020 | Argentina | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2020 | Ireland | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2020 | Hawaii | Mixed |
All dates and races subject to change.
2021 Events
Date | Race | Location | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
02/2021 February | Utah | Road | |
02/2021 February | Argentina | Mixed | |
03/2021 March | Arizona | Trail | |
04/2021 April | Utah | Trail | |
05/2021 May | Park's 130th Anniversary | California | Mixed |
05/2021 May | Utah | Trail | |
05/2021 May | Ireland | Mixed | |
06/2021 June | Wyoming | Mixed | |
06/2021 June | Montana | Trail | |
07/2021 July | Alberta, Canada | Mixed | |
09/2021 September | South Dakota | Mixed | |
09/2021 September | Tennessee | Road | |
10/2021 October | Arizona | Mixed | |
10/2021 October | Utah / Arizona | Trail | |
10/2021 October | Hawaii | Mixed | |
11/2021 November | Joshua Tree Half Marathon | California | Trail |
Not Held in 2021 | California | Trail | |
Not Held in 2021 | Montana | Road | |
Not Held in 2021 | Arizona | Trail | |
Not Held in 2021 | Colorado | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2021 | Costa Rica | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2021 | Iceland | Mixed | |
Not Held in 2021 | Alaska | Mixed |
All dates and races subject to change.
No more Florida race(s)?
Hi Kim – Short answer – no. It’s possible the Everglades Half Marathon will be back in the future but it is not on the schedule as of now.
No more double’s (Teton/Yellowstone; Shenandoah/Great Smoky Mtns)? I would have expected participants to be more willing to travel if they could get two races in during the trip, but it looks like these races are asynchronous now.
Hi Sheila – The Black Bear Double will still be offered (the Great Smoky Mountain 5k and half) but not the half marathon doubles for the next couple years. However, they might be back in the coming years!
Very bummed that you guys are getting rid of doing the back to back half marathons. It was perfect this year doing the yellowstone/teton halves and staying the entire week for the races.
They’ll overlap every 3rd year.
2018 – Teton & Yellowstone
2019 – Teton only
2020 – Yellowstone only
2021 – Teton & Yellowstone
Hey Ryan! Thanks for letting us know about the overlap in 2021. Would 2021 be a Caldera Triple medal year? I have been wanting to do that for a while.
Hi Greg – There will be a Caldera Triple medal the year both races are held.
Thanks for the heads up. I am coming from south Alabama and am looking for a back to back race. I hate having to wait until 2021 but … it is what it is.
Didn’t you also have back-to-back Utah races? Logged into the site to look for that because my husband and I were talking about doing that in 2019. Hope the doubles come back soon.
Hi Denise – There was the Coyote Double, which was Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, but no back to backs in Utah.
I am disappointed about not being able to do the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell half races back-to-back. I was planning to cross these two off my list in 2019.
Hi Jane – It’s possible the double will return in the future but we’re not sure if and when, but it won’t be in 2019.
What about a race on the Olympic Peninsula?
Hi Jenn – That would be amazing – we always have our eyes open for new race options.
Was really hoping to do Glacier, Yellowstone, and Teton like it was offered this year — very bummed! When would all three be offered together again?
Also, Why isn’t there a link for the Grand Canyon Half Marathon up yet for 2019! I”m super excited to run that on the Park’s Centennial!
Hi Veronica – We hope to offer the double again, possibly every third year. Keep an eye on this page for any announcements. Registration for the 2019 Grand Canyon race isn’t open yet. The link with go live once registration opens.
What happened to the Everglades half?
Hi Claudia – Read more about the Everglades Half Marathon changes here:
https://vacationraces.com/2018/01/22/2018-2019-changes/
Is there going to be Everglades race in the future?
Hi Rita – Possibly – but it is not currently on the schedule for the near future. If anything changes we will post it here and on our Facebook page, Vacation Races.
Any news on which weekend the GRand Canyon Half will be held….trying to plan for weeks off
Hi Jillian – We are currently working on confirming the 2019 Grand Canyon Half Marathon date. We will announce it as soon as possible!
Will there be a Grand Canyon Half Marathon in October 2019? Is it celebrating the National Park being open 100 years? I would love to do this!
Hi Beth – The 2019 Grand Canyon Half Marathon is in the works – we will announce the race in the next month or so.
Missed Coastal redwoods trailfest 2018, not on the calendar for 2019 or 2020, why is that?
Hi Ty – Unfortunately the low registration numbers from this year don’t warrant holding the event again next year.
Kaelee, will it be back for 2021?? Had to cancel in 2018 for family emergency and super bummed it wasn’t back for 19 or 20 but I’m dying for this opportunity! TY
It’s possible, we’re still working on it, but it is not on the calendar for the next couple years.
Need more east coast races!
Is your team looking at any new national parks to host half marathons?
Hi Kyle – We are always looking at new national parks but don’t have any new parks on the schedule for 2019.
Are you going to change the picture of the medal design every year now?
Hi Jerry – The medal design will vary year to year but will keep the same overall look.
So, if I had paid to run the Teton & Yellowstone for last year but had to defer to 2019, how do I get a refund because you’re not having it that year? It’s the only way I can do these races. Can’t afford to take two different vacations just to run two races in the same area. I had written a few months ago but have yet to receive a reply. Thank you.
Hi Stephanie – The double will be back in 2021. You can hang on to your deferment code and use it then if you would like. If not, please email info@vacationraces.com and Kaelee will help you with a refund.
I received a refund! Thank you so much! If the timing is right and I’m still physically able to run in 2021, I’ll definitely be there. I appreciate the quick response and wonderful customer service. Thanks again.
I just want to let you guys know that I think these National Park races are awesome! My family and I have decided to do one together every year. We only do the ones with a 5K included though. My husband does the half and our son and I will do the 5K. I hope you guys offer more options for the 5K/Half-Marathons in the future.
I would really like to sign up for Glacier but also want to go to Banff. Do you have dates yet for Banff? Would be great to do both!
Hi Carri – Banff will most likely be held in July 2019.
Can you run Glacier/Yellowstone as back to back HMs in 2020?
Hi Marsha – Yellowstone and Glacier will both be held in 2020. However, they will most likely not be on back to back weekends. Due to the permitting process, we announce race dates following the current year’s race.
Hi Kaelee! In what timeframe/ month can I expect Yellowstone and Glacier 2020 dates to be announced? Thanks!!
Hi Gabi – The race date and registration will be announced in a couple weeks. Registration will open August 16th.
awesome – will keep an eye out :)
Will you all ever come back to the Shenandoah valley ?
Hi Jeremy – Hopefully! But that race is not on the calendar in the next couple of years, unfortunately.
I’ve completed the four 5k’s races and they are the best. I’m hoping to continue to add 5k-10k’s as they become available. Are there plans to add more 5k’s. Thanks. Lonna Gray
Hi Lonna – We’re happy to year you enjoy the 5k races. We add them where it is logistically possible but that’s not every race we are able to do that.
What happened to the Shenandoah Half? Will it be back in coming years?
Hi JMc – The Shenandoah Half Marathon numbers were just not high enough to warrant holding the race every year. It’s possible it will come back in the future but it’s not on the calendar as of now.
will Everglades and Shenandoah ever come back?
Hi Henry – Neither of those races are on our calendar in the next few years, unfortunately. We’re not sure if they will be coming back but if they do we will announce it here and on our Vacation Races Facebook page.
Do you see having the Grand Canyon Half again in the future. I had talked my family into running in 2020 but see you are not having it:(
Hi Melanie – We’re just not sure – the permitting and logistics of the course this year were extremely difficult so we won’t be going back to that specific course. If we’re able to find another course that is accessible it’s a possibility but it’s not on the calendar for next year.