Race Calendar
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Past Events
2018 Events
Race Date | Race Name | State |
|---|---|---|
10/20 October 20 | Arizona | |
10/4 – 10/6 October 4–6 | Utah / Arizona | |
11/03 November 3 | California |
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2019 Events
Race Date | Race Name | State |
|---|---|---|
02/23 February 23 | Park Centennial | Utah |
03/09 – 03/10 March 9–10th | Arizona | |
04/12–04/13 April 12–13 | Park Centennial | Utah |
05/11 May 11 | 5th Year | California |
05/2019 May 17–18 | Utah | |
05/31–6/1 May 31–June 1 | 5th Year | Wyoming |
06/22 June 22 | Montana | |
09/2019 September 6–7 | Tennessee | |
09/2019 September ?? (details coming soon) | South Dakota | |
10/2019 October ?? (details coming soon) | Utah / Arizona | |
10/2019 October ?? (details coming soon) | Arizona | |
2019 TBA (details coming soon) | Grand Canyon Half Marathon Park Centennial | Arizona |
11/2019 November | Park's 25th Anniversary | California |
Not Held in 2019 | California | |
Not Held in 2019 | Montana | |
Not Held in 2019 | Colorado | |
Not Held in. 2019 | Virginia |
All dates and races subject to change.
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2020 Events
Race Date | Race Name | State |
|---|---|---|
02/2020 February | Utah | |
03/2020 March | Arizona | |
04/2020 April | Utah | |
05/2020 May | Park's 130th Anniversary | California |
06/2020 June | Utah | |
06/2020 June | Park's 110th Anniversary | Montana |
06/2020 June | Montana | |
08/2020 August | Park's 105th Anniversary | Colorado |
09/2020 September | South Dakota | |
09/2020 September | Tennessee | |
10/2020 October | Arizona | |
10/2020 October | Utah / Arizona | |
11/2020 November | California | |
Not Held in 2020 | California | |
Not Held in 2020 | Grand Canyon Half Marathon | Arizona |
Not Held in 2020 | Wyoming | |
Not Held in 2020 | Virginia |
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.
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.