OCTOBER 8, 2016

YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Vacation Races | National Park Half Marathon Series

Race Guide

EVENT SCHEDULE FRIDAY Race Expo & Bib Pickup Starts

*We cannot accommodate runners before 11:00am

Race Expo ends Bib Pickup ends

11:00 am 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

SATURDAY Parking lot(s) open Shuttles begin loading Shuttles depart for start line First prize raffle (at start line)

4:00 am 4:30 am

Last call for race morning bib pickup Runners line up and last call for gear check National anthem

6:30 am

5:00 am 5:30 am

(Every 5 minutes)

6:45 am 6:50 am

Dear Yosemite Half Marathon Participants: Welcome! On behalf of Yosemite National Park, we would like to welcome the 2016 Yosemite Half Marathon runners and spectators to the area. We are thrilled to have you as guests to our area and hope that while you are here that you will take some time to visit Yosemite National Park! 2016 marks the Centennial of the National Park Service and we are celebrating this momentous occasion across the country! On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill that mandated the brand new agency “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic object and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Thus the

RACE STARTS - ALL DIVISIONS

7:00 AM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RACE INFORMATION

9:45 am

Awards ceremony

SCHEDULE & EXPO

Welcome Detailed Schedule of Events Expo Map Merchandise Expo Details Yosemite Campground Village Presented by Easy Camp

1 2 2 3 3 3

Rules at a Glance Aid Station Guide Elevation Chart Parking & Drop Off Finish Line Staging Race Day Checklist Timing Specifics Cup-Free Racing

4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7

Post-Race Info Demographics Bib Details

AREA INFORMATION NPS Map Discovery Map Clubs & Trifecta NPS Centennial

National Park Service was born and has spent the last century helping maintain the parks we love! If this is your first time to the area, we hope you will enjoy your visit as you explore and discover what Yosemite has to offer. There are also great activities in the gateway communities such as Oakhurst, Bass Lake, Mariposa, and Groveland. If you have been here before, welcome home. How lucky we all are to get to share in the ownership of our National Parks, established and preserved “For the benefit and enjoyment of the people!” All of us here wish the runners great success and hope all the participants have an enjoyable and safe experience. Sincerely, Don. L. Neubacher Superintendent Yosemite National Park

7 8 8

VR INFORMATION

Meet the Team Partners and Sponsors 2016 ½ Marathon Series

15 16 20

9 10 12 14

1

SCHEDULE & EXPO

OCTOBER 8, 2016

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 6:00 pm Race Expo Ends

11:00 AM RACE EXPO & PACKET PICKUP -

7:00 pm 1/2 Marathon bib pickup ends

The expo will be held at Recreation Point at Bass Lake, CA BYOB: Our expo is bag-free so don’t forget to Bring Your Own Bag!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 4:00 am Parking lot for shuttles open (Located west of Oakhurst Elementary)

4:30 am Begin shuttle loading

5:00 am Parking lot closes/ Shuttles leave to start

5:20 am For campers at the Easy Camp Village: Shuttle leaves to start

7:00 am Sunrise

6:30 am Last call for bib pickup/Pacers line up (located @ start line)

6:45 am 6:50 am 7:00 AM Runners line National RACE STARTS up/Last call for anthem ALL DIVISIONS gear check

7:05 am Spectator shuttles begin

9:45 am Awards Ceremony

EXPO MAP

(Yosemite Campground Village presented by Easy Camp) 3 4 2 1

KEY

VR CAMPGROUND/ EXPO 1 Bib pickup

Parking Path to Expo Expo Vendors

2 Race shirt pickup

3 Hydrapouch area

4 Information Center 5 Race Merchandise

6 Campground/S’mores station 7 #dontfeedthelandfills

2

5 6

7

PARKING PARKING - There will be plenty of parking at the expo, but please get there early to avoid any rush. Camping is only allowed for those who reserved a campsite at our Yosemite Campground Village presented by Easy Camp.

*See page 6 for race-day staging and parking.

EXPO & MERCHANDISE OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE

We’ll have our official Yosemite Half Marathon and Vacation Races merchandise for sale at the Race Expo and at the finish line! We have a wide variety of options to commemorate your accomplishment of running the Yosemite Half

DESIGN

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Marathon! Beach hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, water bottles, stickers, hats, patches, bags, and posters will all be available for you to browse and buy!

WOMEN’S T-SHIRT ($20)

DESCRIPTION

MEN’S T-SHIRT ($20)

Additionally, we’ll have merchandise for sale from Meridian Line: Check them out for some of the greatest National Parks and wanderlust-themed designs you’ve ever seen!

MEN’S BEACH HOODIE SWEATSHIRT TANKTOP ($40) ($22) ($30)

WOMEN’S TANKTOP ($22)

BASEBALL TEE ($25)

Brand new Yosemite Half Marathon merchandise design for 2016.

Our popular 13.1 design with Yosemite Valley in the background is back for another year.

Run America

Y O S E M I T E H A L F M A R AT H O N

UD HANDHELD - $20

CHICO BAG - $10

POSTERS - $10

OCTOBER 10, 2015

KLEAN KANTEEN - $20

STICKERS - $2 // PATCHES - $5

TRUCKER HAT - $20

A classic icon of Yosemite is Half Dome in the sunset.

EXPO DETAILS The expo will be held at Recreation Point Campground, Bass Lake, CA (400073 Rd 222, Bass Lake, CA). At the expo you can pick up your bib, race shirt, and other gear. Plan to stay for awhile and relax at the Yosemite Campground Village Presented by Easy Camp, and shop our other vendors and sponsors! Half Marathon bibs will be available until 7:00 PM (you can also get your bib race morning at the start line).

THE MERIDIAN LINE provides us with

our race shirts and the beautiful artwork. We’ll also have their merchandise for sale at our merch store at the expo. In the words of the artist and captain of The Meridian Line Jeremy Collins: “I wanted to build something with SOUL. Meridian Line was born to share the journey with others... I wanted to celebrate those of us who choose challenge rather than convenience, and a weekend in the dirt rather than the condo... my soul is always on the move. Join me.”

When you pick up your packet at the expo this year, we’re encouraging you to Bring Your Own Bag! To keep in line with our tradition of waste elimination and conservation of the land, all Vacation Races expos are completely bagless! If you would like to purchase a reusable, foldable bag, we’ll have them available at our merchandise store.

VACATION RACES CAMPGROUND This year we’re celebrating the National Parks on a whole new level with our outdoor campground! The expo will be outdoors and we’ll have a campground theme throughout. Come pick up your race packet, shop at our merchandise store, check out our vendors, and treat yourself to a s’more around the campfire! Our outdoor vendors will be demonstrating gear and providing all the information you need to start your adventure. It’s going to be a party! At our Yosemite event, we have partnered with Easy Camp to bring you the Yosemite Campground

Village with designated campgrounds for runners, right next to our expo/finish line area! Visit: vr.webconnex.com/yosemitecamping for more information.

3

RACE INFORMATION

COURSE

We have changed the course slightly from last year: The first 5 miles will start on Fire Rd and is on a rough terrain trail. There is no steep uphill or downhill here, but it’s not exactly flat either. The last 8.1 miles are identical to our inaugural course. Miles 6-10 are a fast downhill descent on a beautiful paved road. Then after crossing RD-274 (Malum Ridge Rd) you will turn on N Shore Road and run around Bass Lake until about mile 12.25. From there you will take a left on S Shore Rd. and the race will finish at Recreation Point. This is an open course with cars on the road as well as runners. The course will be well-marked, but it is your responsibility to stay to the left when running with traffic and be courteous and mindful of cars and other runners. DO NOT step off the course into traffic; you will be disqualified. We want you to stay safe.

ELEVATION

You can see the elevation map on the next page. The first half of the race does not have much elevation change, but a fast downhill descent mid-race. This new course is a little easier on the knees! The total race gain is 486 ft. with max elevation of 5448 ft.

OCTOBER 8, 2016

PACERS

Pacers will line up at the start line around 6:45 am. There will be a pacer pacing the race in 10 minute intervals starting at a 1h40m pace up to 2h30m. We will also have a 2h45m, 3h, and 3h30m pacer. Please seat yourself near the time you expect to finish.

GEAR CHECK

You will be given a Gear Check bag at the starting line if you wish. It will be a white garbage bag that you can fill with anything you want transported to the finish line. There will be permanent markers you can use to write your name and bib number. Avoid putting valuables in your bag. *Gear check bags will be available at the finish line as soon as the first person finishes.

CLOTHING ON COURSE

We will have a clothing bin to dump items in at mile 3. Anything else found along the course will be treated as trash. Clothing dropped off at mile 3 won’t be picked up until the last runner has passed mile 3 - so you may have to wait for your clothing at the finish.

NO LITTERING

TIMING

All masters and overall awards will be based on gun time. If you plan to compete for these top spots, you will need to line up at the front of the line. All age divisions and team awards will be based on chip time. If you are standing towards the back, it may be a few minutes before you cross the start line. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (unless you are competing for an overall top finisher spot), so please be courteous to others as we start the race. If you will be walking, please start towards the back to avoid congestion at the start.

AID STATIONS

We will have aid stations near miles 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations will have bathrooms, water + Gnarly, and Honey Stinger energy gels. Mile 7 and 11 will also have oranges and bananas. There will be basic first aid needs at each aid station, but the EMT will be at Mile 7.

TIME LIMIT

All runners will have 4 hours to finish the race. That is an 18.5 minute mile plenty of time for walkers! If at anytime we deem it unsafe and need to pull a runner off the course we would hope for understanding and immediate cooperation. Failure to comply will result in being banned from future events.

WAVE START

A wave start will help us organize the race and prevent overcrowding on the course. When you line up to start the race, use the colored shield on your bib and signs at the start to determine where to stand (grouping based on expected finish time runner indicated when registering for the race). 4

Wave 1: 1:30-1:55 Wave 2: 1:56-2:05 Wave 3A: 2:06-2:10 Wave 3B: 2:11-2:15 Wave 4A: 2:16-2:25 Wave 4B: 2:26-2:30



Wave 5: 2:31-3:00 Wave 6A: 3:01-3:30 Wave 6B: 3:31+

RECOVERY FOOD BOX

At the finish line we will have a FitFul Box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and Evolve protein shake, as well as water and Gnarly hydration. Please help yourself to one FitFul box, Evolve protein shake, and banana per runner. In an attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place to trade/leave any unwanted snack items.

NO DOGS OR STROLLERS

They are a liability that our insurance does not cover. However, they are welcome to greet you at the finish line with the rest of your loved ones! Also, this course is not stroller-friendly and will not be allowed on the course.

PARKING

We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. Unless runners are camping at the Yosemite Campground Village presented by Easy Camp, there will be no parking at the finish line. We will have parking next to Oakhurst Elementary School (49495 High School Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644), where we will have shuttles taking runners to the start line race morning. The parking lot will open at 4:00am. Shuttles will start loading at 4:30am. After parking, runners will walk over to the shuttle loading area in front of the Sierra Star (RD 426, Crane Valley Rd.). Once that lot has filled up, runners will be directed to Yosemite High School for overflow parking and more shuttles. The parking lot(s) will close and all shuttles will leave to the start line at 5:00am sharp! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP OFF AT THE START LINE. If you miss your shuttle, you miss your race! We will have a raffle in the morning and plenty of hot chocolate/coffee at the start line. Shuttles will run after the race to transport runners from the finish line back to their vehicles at the Oakhurst Elementary School or Yosemite High School.

SPECTATOR INFO

Unfortunately, this course is not very “spectator friendly”. Because of the significant amount of road control, spectators are not allowed on Beasore Drive and anywhere around Bass Lake will cause too much congestion. Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners. They can park in designated parking near the finish line (Recreation Point Picnic/Day-use Area) or at the lot at the corner of Rd 222 & Rd 274 (40679 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604) and be shuttled back and forth to the finish line shortly after the race starts at 7am. Please walk if you are within walking

RACE INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

distance of the finish line. Please recognize that the runner area is for runners only! Please do not enter the runner area or partake of runners’ food.

Masters Male- Chuck Coats >> 1:24:01 Masters Female- Christina Applegate >> 1:34:37

COURSE RECORDS

Place medals will be given to the top 5 male and female runners overall, as well as the Masters 40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each of the following age groups will also receive a place medal: 11 and younger, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older. **There will be finisher medals for everyone who finishes the race.

Our course record holders receive a FREE RACE ENTRY every year that their time remains the course record! Walter Brown holds the record for the men and Laura Gonzalez holds the record for the women. CURRENT COURSE RECORDS (All set in 2015): Male- Walter Brown >> 1:10:44 Female- Laura Gonzalez >> 1:21:51

MEDALS & AGE DIVISIONS

AID STATION

WATER

GNARLY

CUP-FREE RACING

Although we don’t have cups on the course, we have plenty of aid stations with water and Gnarly! At all aid stations we will have BLUE COOLERS WITH WATER and RED COOLERS WITH GNARLY (ELECTROLYTE DRINK). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Gnarly.

HONEY STINGER

BATHROOM

EMT

BANANAS/ ORANGES

MILE 3 MILE 5 MILE 7 MILE 9 MILE 11 MILE 12

ELEVATION CHART

#dontfeedthelandfills

We care deeply about keeping the places that we run beautiful which is why we at Vacation Races are commited to sending as little waste to the landfill as we possibly can. We do this by setting up “Zero Waste” stations at our events, where you can help us by sorting your trash into the appropriate container. You’ll notice three bins where you’d normally see a trash can- one labeled “Compostables”, “Recyclables”, and one labeled “Everything Else”. We actually sort through the items in the “Everything Else” bin and find a use for anything we can. For example, we make belts out of the used gel packets and compact all of the non recyclable plastics and styrofoam into blocks that we use as a building material. At the end of an event, our goal is to send less than one bag of actual “trash” to the landfill. We have managed to meet this goal at events with over 3,000 participants!

COMPOSTABLES (GREEN LID)

Place your banana and orange peels on the course, and any uneaten food or drink items at the expo or start/finish lines.

RECYCLABLES (BLUE LID)

Place any plastics with a #1-7 and recycling symbol somewhere on it, aluminum cans, steel cans, paper, cardboard, and any glass items. Please empty any liquids/ food out of the containers and the lids back on before recycling.

EVERYTHING ELSE (BLACK LID)

Place everything else that is non-recyclable and noncompostable waste, such as the wrappers from the items in your post race food box, used gel packets, or styrofoam. 5

RACE INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

1/2 MARATHON PARKING, AND FINISH LINE STAGING OAKHURST

PARKING & SHUTTLE LOADING Oakhurst Elementary Lot (Primary Parking) Shuttles

Yosemite High School (Secondary Parking)

KEY RACE-DAY STAGING Runner Parking Areas Runner Shuttle Pickup Runner Drop Off

RACE-DAY PARKING & SHUTTLES

SPECTATOR PARKING

PRIMARY RUNNER PARKING

SECONDARY RUNNER PARKING

SPECTATOR PARKING (NEAR FINISH LINE)

BASS LAKE

We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. However, please note that there will be no runner parking at the finish line or start line. All runners will need to be shuttled to the start. Parking will open at 4:00am. Runners should park at the lot next to Oakhurst Elementary School (49495 High School Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644) and walk over to the shuttle loading area in front of the Sierra Star (RD 426, Crane Valley Rd.). When that lot is full, cars will be directed to Yosemite High School for overflow parking. Shuttles will load at 4:30am. The parking lots will close and all shuttles will leave to the start line at 5:00am sharp! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR DROP OFF AT THE START LINE. For those camping at the Yosemite Campground Village presented by Easy Camp: A shuttle will be provided to take you from your campground to the start line which will leave at 5:20 am on Saturday October 8th. Recreation Point will be closed to vehicle traffic on race morning, which means if you are camping here and park your car at your campsite, you won’t be able to leave until about 1:00pm once the race is over. Only take this Rec. Point shuttle if you don’t plan on leaving the campsites until after 1pm on Saturday. If you want to be able to drive anywhere before 1:00pm, we suggest you drive to Oakhurst Elementary and take the main shuttle to the start line.

DROP OFF

If you are dropping a runner off, please drop them off in the front driveway of Oakhurst Elementary School (49495 High School Rd, Oakhurst, CA 93644). Runners will then walk over to the shuttle loading zone.

SPECTATORS

We will have a separate parking lot for spectators on the corner of Rd 274 and Rd 222 in Bass Lake, and near the finish line in the designated dayuse parking. Shortly after the race has started at 7am, we will start shuttles going to and from corner lot to the finish line (see purple markers on map). 6

FINISH LINE, AND AWARDS

• Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on • •

• •

• •

runners. Shuttles will be departing from the finish line back to the parking area near Oakhurst Elementary School as well as the corner lot where spectators park.. At the finish line we will have a FitFul Box (full of recovery snacks), bananas, and Evolve protein shakes. Please help yourself to one FitFul box, Evolve protein shake, and banana per runner. There will be water at the finish line, but no cups. Please use your Hydrapouch or water bottle to fill up at the finish line. If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up in the finish line area. Lucid Images (our event photographers) will have a designated spot just outside of the finish line staging area to take photos of runners. These photos are separate from those they will take of runners crossing the finish line and will be made available FOR FREE! The awards ceremony will take place near the finish line at 9:45 AM. If you aren’t able to make it to the expo, we will have our official Vacation Races merchandise from the Yosemite Half Marathon after the race near the finish line!

RACE INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

RACE DAY CHECKLIST

CUP-FREE RACING

PRE-RACE DAY

Having our races so close to the National Parks, unnecessary waste and trash are something we are strongly against. We are dedicated to holding a clean race and preserving the beauty of the area we run in. There is nothing that will ruin a view more than seeing a piece a trash in plain view from a breathtaking landscape.





TRAIN Directions to hotel/campsite Directions to race expo Directions to race start/finish Photo ID Valid Military ID (if you registered with a Military Discount) Study the race course

RACE DAY





Bib Cup Free Hydration (Hydrapouch, hand held, water bottle, pack, etc.) Running Shoes Socks Sunglasses Hat/Visor Recovery plan Enjoy the park!

TIMING SPECIFICS BEFORE THE RACE

• Your timing chip is found on the •

•

back of your bib. You don’t have to do anything. The bib chip looks like a sticker on the back of your bib. Do not fold your bib. NO CHIP = NO TIME!

AFTER THE RACE

• The bib chip is disposable and

•

•

can be thrown away or left on your bib for you to cherish always. All masters and overall awards will be based on gun time. If you plan to compete for these top spots you will need to line up at the front of the line. All age divisions and team awards will be based on chip time. If you are standing towards the back, it may be a few minutes before you cross the start line. Your time does not officially start until you cross the starting line (unless you are competing for an overall top finisher spot), so please be courteous to others as we start the race. Stick around until 9:45am for our awards ceremony!

One of the most important things in a half marathon is ensuring that aid stations are plentiful and efficient. Hydration will make or break a race. What we do is offer a Hydrapouch for every runner that indicated they wanted one as part of their registration. Other options include running with a water bottle, Fuel Belt, Camelbak or other hydration backpack, etc. Every runner prefers something different. Just make sure you have some way to stay hydrated! Although we don’t have cups on the course, we have plenty of aid stations with water and Gnarly! At all aid stations we will have BLUE COOLERS WITH

WATER and RED COOLERS WITH GNARLY (ELECTROLYTE DRINK). Both will have the same speed valves attached. So at each aid station you will have your choice of water or Gnarly. At some places, the water will be hooked up to a system like the one pictured on above. Each of these pipes will provide water from the several speed valves we have attached. Feel free to practice at the expo!

POST-RACE INFO The awards ceremony will take place at the stage at the finish line and will begin at 9:45 AM. If you checked gear at the start of the race, you will be able to pick it up just past the finish line in the runner area. RACE RESULTS

Results are available right away, scan the QR code on your bib and your results will come up. They will also be available later the day of the race online. We will post them on Facebook and also send them in a post-race email a day or two after the race. They will also be available on our website. MEDALS

All runners will receive a finisher medal. Place medals will be given to the top 5 male and female runners overall as well as the Masters 40+ group. Additionally, the top 5 in each age group and the top 3 teams will also receive a place medal.

The aid station will have a few cups in case of an emergency, do not plan on using them. Also, under no circumstances should you put your head under the valve to get a drink. Not only does this waste water, it is pretty inconsiderate of other runners. There will be water at the finish line, but no cups. Please use your Hydrapouch or water bottle to fill up at the finish line.

LOST & FOUND

• There is no official lost & found. If we find lost items • •

we will hold onto them and you can contact us at [email protected] There will be gear check at the start line. There will be a bin to dump extra clothing at mile 3. Anything found littered on the course elsewhere will be considered trash and either thrown away or donated.

MEDICAL TENT

The medical tent at the finish line is for athletes only; family members are not allowed. Overcrowding in the medical tent prevents medical staff from doing their job. For information on an athlete receiving medical attention please wait outside the tent for updates. POST-RACE SURVEY

Within a week of race day we will be sending out a postrace survey. We would really appreciate it if you took the 8-10 minutes to complete the survey for us. The survey provides us with information that allows us to better If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at work with the local community and gain more support the awards ceremony to receive it we will happily ship for future races, but more importantly it provides us with it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and valuable insight into what we are doing well and what pay the cost of shipping (about $10). we need to improve. We love our runners and couldn’t improve our race series without your feedback. Please watch for the email. 7

RACE INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

47 STATES

RUNNER DEMOGRAPHIC

9 COUNTRIES

USA | CANADA | MEXICO | GREAT BRITAIN | NETHERLANDS | FRANCE | CZECH REPUBLIC | CHILE | RUSSIA

65 TEAMS

707 Runners | A Lo Loco | Are You Okay? | Avocados | Awesome | Awesome Sauce | B&B P2C12 | Bahala Na JDI | blood sweat & beers | Bravo Bootcamp | Bringing up the Rear | Camp Tigerclaw | Can’t Spell Truth Without RUTH | Chapparal | CORRIENDO CON PASION | CrAzyrUnnErs | Designated Drinkers | Double Rainbow Unicorns | Dugoni2017 | Friend Fries | Fruit by the Foot | Funions | Gayle’s Billy Goats | Geezer and the Kidz | Go Big or Go Dome | Golden Elk | Half Twisted Runners | Hill Runners | I Can’t Even | IDIOTS RUNNING CLUB | Just Wanna Run | Linda’s Birthday Team | Liver Die in LA | LocalYocals! | Midds & Cyrus | Morgan Hill/ Gilroy MRTT | MRTT | Natural Born Runners | Ninja Chicks | Not Fast, Just Furious | NYC Love| Pandas | RBR | Rockstars | RUN FOREST RUNNNN!! | Run Like the Winded | Runners Who Byte | Runnin for Rhett | RunWalk | SLOPPY JOH | SLS 4ever | Sole Mates | Start slow and taper | Team Empanadas | The Pharmers | UnderTrained and OverConfident | US Cclashers | Vacation Adventure Runners | Watch Me Bay Bay | We Make Bad Decisions | Wild NPSF | WYSIWYG | Yochsemiteam | Yosemite Yahoos | Yosemite Yodelers

0-25 Runners 25-50 Runners 50-75 Runners 75+ Runners

30% FIRST HALF MARATHON 35% FIRST TIME VISITING YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

AGE DIVISIONS MALE

2

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION

Dorothy Lake Pass

Tr

Emigrant Lake

S

KE

st

LA

Tower Peak

TWI

Mary Lake

NY

k

Cre

ek

CA

nc Ra

EF

BL

C

k ee

E

ln

G

D

N A T I O N A L F O R E S T

Fish Camp

ADOWS ME

k

ee

Cr s

F or k

MARIPOSA GROVE

Fork

12936 ft 3943 m

Mount Ritter

RACE LOCATION 13142 ft 4006 m

Yosemite Half Marathon

Long Mountain 11502 ft 3506 m

Isberg Peak Isberg Pass

Post Peak Pass Post Peak

A N S E L

A D A M S

CLUB HIKES

W I L D E R N E S S

1 Half Dome Fernandez Pass

Givens Lake

2 Nevada Fall

Breeze Lake

Johnson Lake

ain

Buck Camp

(summer only)

La k

es

Gale Peak 10693 ft 3259 m

Sing Peak 10552 ft 3216 m

N A T I O N A L

Mariposa Grove

TRIFECTA 1

d Ri v e r

S I E R R A

KEY Banner Peak

Mount Ansel Adams

k Pea Triple

Triple Divide Peak

T

Ch

erce t h Fork M

A

Creek

e

E

Mariposa Grove Road South Entrance

fert

y

k ee

Cr ho

Ec k

ee

S

EY

ta Cr eek V is

k ee

Cr

11726 ft 3574 m

Upper Merced Pass Lake

G

Merced Pass

Bue na

ek

N

ay Lake s

Wawona Visitor Center Sou

es

N

O NY

CA

n ur

l

Tra i Crest

CANYON

i fi c

Pa c hn

ON

NY a

ay

Y

LE

CA

Cr e Sno w

C r e ek

c a de Cas

l ne Tu n

LD

ad k

ee

Cr Yosemite

T

k

Cre

11699 ft 3566 m

Merced Peak

Royal Arch Lake

Tra

13114 ft 3997 m

Foerster Peak

O ttow

ES CR I S TA BUENA V Moraine Mountain

u ir

il

W I L D E R N E S S

Lower Merced Pass Lake

Waugh Lake

M

Mount Lyell

11760 ft 3584 m

k

9709 ft 2959 m

Crescent Lake

ST

Merced Lake

Chiquito Pass

S I E R R A

Donohue Pass Mount Maclure

Donohue Peak 12023 ft 3665 m

an

(staffed intermittently)

(summer only)

Pioneer Yosemite History Center

s t Trail

Bernice Lake

Gray Peak

Buena Vista Peak

a

Amelia Earhart Peak

hn

Other public campground

ua

k

Wawona Dome

closed in winter

Picnic area

iln

ee

Chilnualna Fall

Wawona

Ireland Lake

Jo

Ch

ER

E

Vogelsang Lake

CRE

Cr

12962 ft 3950 m KOIP

High Sierra Camp (by reservation only)

RN

NG

Koip Peak

d

Food service and lodging

GE

Potter Point

Evelyn Lake

e

Horseback riding Campground

RID

T

Cr

Ranger station Gas station

Hart Lakes

ES

P a c i fi c

Unpaved road

Ostrander Ski Hut

Parker Pass CR

ON

Paved road

TU

RA

12561ft 3829 m

RA

Some roads may be closed or have detours or delays. Visit www.nps.gov/yose or phone 209-372-0200 for updated information.

k

r

RI

Natural areas present hazards. You are responsible for your safety. Be prepared for rapidly-changing weather conditions. Do not use this map for hiking. USGS topographic maps or detailed trail maps are available at visitor centers.

Visiting Yosemite National Park by Road

ee

10604 ft 3232 m

i

K

l

Mono Pass

12057 ft 3675 m

Y O S E M I T E

HORSE

de

Lew

AR

Al

L

CL

John Muir Trail and/or Pacific Crest Trail Trail

RA

Nelson Lake

ll Lye

GE

op

Johnson Peak

Mount Florence

ee

RID

ei

12764 ft 3890 m

12117 ft 3693 m

Mount Clark

Cr

N

lv

Mount Gibbs

Mammoth Peak

Unicorn Peak

Merced Lake

Red Peak

IZO

i

da

Da Facilities along Tioga Road available summer only

Washburn Lake

uet te

13057 ft 3979 m

Elizabeth Lake

Merced Lake

MO N O MEA D O W

Bridalveil Creek

W M ES EA TF DO ALL W S

Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center

Babcock Lake

River

Mount Dana

Fork

N

NY

Ill i lo

Glacier Point Rd

DA

MEA DO WS

k ee Cr Emeric Lake r Vogelsang h Peak tc Fle

Bunnell Point

Tioga Road closed November to May west of this point

na

11522 ft 3512 m

Ostrander Lake

a R o ad won Wa

Bish

E

9092 ft 2771 m

Cr

5 Miles

TLE YOSEMIT

HOR

(winter only)

RIDGE

Visiting Yosemite Wilderness on Foot

LIT

2

9945 ft 3031 m

Gaylor Lakes

Dog Lake

MNE

Mount Starr King

Br

Chinquapin Yosemite West

Free wilderness permits are required year-round for all overnight trips into Yosemite Wilderness. Wilderness permit station; get free wilderness permit here (summer only)

Badger Pass Ski Area

5 Kilometers

0

Point

ey

Vogelsang

SEE VALLEY MAP BELOW

SUMMIT MEADOW

ESS

3

L Glacier

LL

Tioga Lake

Tioga Pass Entrance

CA

k ee Cr NN

North

A

VA

Gaylor Peak

L

s

HE

V

E

n ela

ED

Cr

1

To Mammoth Lakes

Lembert Dome

Echo Peaks

Merced

Inspiration Dewey Point Point Old Inspiration Point Cr e Gro u se ek Glacier Point Road closed November to Mc G U R K May east of this point MEA D O W

El Portal

140

To Merced

0

YOSEMIT

D

Budd Lake

Jo

ri s e un

KE

120

Ellery Lake

Cr

10940 ft 3335 m

Sunrise

LA

Lee Vining

Young Lakes

Granite Lakes

r

Cathedral Lakes

TEN Clouds Rest 9926 ft 3025 m

ek re

Highway 120 closed in winter

11526 ft 3513 m

NA

Cree k

t Fla

ne

os

El Portal Road

ed R i v e r erc M

Valley View Tunnel

Tunnel View

Arch Rock Entrance

F O R E S T

El Capitan

Tunnel

Foresta

ek Cre A AY

Mount Watkins

Half Dome

k

Cr a

k Oa Big

M

S T A N I S L A U S N A T I O N A L

ee

Rd

ek

Tioga Peak

NAT UR AL AR E A

White Mountain

Ragged Peak

Fairview Dome Medlicott Dome l Cathedral i Peak

Sunrise Lakes

HALL R E S E AR CH

12590 ft 3837m

T UO LU

Olmsted Point

Yosemite Valley Visitor Center

2

ve

NO

Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center

Gardisky Lake

KU

ad

e

Tresidder Peak Tenaya Lake

n Te

Tamarack Flat

Crane Flat

mn

F O R E S T

HAR V E Y M O NR O E

EL

Ro

Mount Conness

s es nn Co Glen Aulin

R

N A T I O N A L

LY

TUOLUMNE GROVE

F l at

Cr

MERCED GROVE

Tamara k c

Bi g

O ak

1

Roosevelt Lake

Pothole Dome

May Lake

10850 ft 3307 m

Yosemite Creek

Facilities along Tioga Road available summer only

Tioga Road closed November to May east of this point

VE

Ro Mount Hoffmann

I N Y O

MO

Saddlebag Lake

TH

Hodgdon Meadow

lu

Ri

May Lake

Siesta Lake

ke s

North Peak

CA

r S o ut h F o

RI

uo

1084 ft 3306 m

Porcupine Flat

r

NE

Tuolumne Peak

To Manteca

lumne Riv uo e

RG

La

rk

ad

ga

ad

167

Upper McCabe Lake

Fo

Ro

o Ti

Ro

L

ia

395

Creek

l

n

7261 ft 2213 m

in

To Carson City, Nev.

el

e re

Bald Mountain

e

CO

LUM

PA R K

Lukens Lake

Information Station

ek

ON Grant Lakes

White Wolf

Big Oak Flat Entrance

IN

TT

MA

TUO

Tra

ne

Ten Lakes

N AT I O N A L

r

ASPEN VALLEY

120

IA

RN

HO

ER

ON

ER

THE

W I L D E R N E S S

Mo rri Cr ee son k

Harden Lake

rg

Lundy Lake

Ly

rg ve

e

NY

CA

He

R ive

l um

DG RO

PATE VA L L EY

OF

Waterwheel Falls

YOSEMITE

Mather

o Tu

Virginia Lake

CANYON

GRAND

Y O S E M I T E

Tu o l u m n e

VI

A IR

Hetch

M iddl

U

7751 ft 2363 m

Hetch Hetchy Entrance

E

O

Green Lake

ek

McCa be

S

ri a

M

N

Smith Peak

(open limited hours)

Birch Lake

10788 ft 3288 m

a

A

Ro

N

Pettit Peak

M u ir

VA T

U PE

Rancheria Falls

(wilderness permit required)

ad

Rodgers Lake

Tio g

LL

EY

Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Camp

VO

y

O

ER

tch

PO

r

RES

Cr

T

e Riv

HE T C H Y

No swimming or boating

AI NT

E

Vi

be Mc C a

RI

TCH

VA L L E Y

HE

HE

O’Shaughnessy Dam

T I LT I L L

NC

MIGUEL MEADOW

ill

RA

(summer only)

lt Ti

Wapama Falls

he

Tueeulala Falls

nc

(staffed intermittently)

Lake Eleanor

N

Summit Lake

Re t

k

ee

Cr

PL EA SA N T VA L L EY Table Lake

l ls Fa

Cre

NY CA

IN

TA

UN L

TIL

Frog

R

Virginia Pass

Benson Pass

k

Mount Gibson

Creek

ELE

E

Laurel Lake

R

E

Virginia Peak

Smedberg Lake

Volunteer Peak

Ra

LAK

O AN

Cre

te

ek

Benson Lake

Cree

e El

Piu

10541 ft 3213 m

Lake Vernon

D

Spi l l er

YON

Piute Mountain

TIL

k

ee Cr

ek

an

or

C re

I L

Matterhorn Peak

D

ak

UB

N

C AN

KERRICK

MO

(staffed intermittently)

RI

Burro Pass

YO AN

k

ri c nd

Ke

CK

TH

Slide Mountain

he

I EL

ria

D

S AW T O O

ST

k

Cr

ee

W

Rock Island Pass

F O R E S T

R

S

JA

E

Whorl Mountain

C

MA I N

V

S

Wilma Lake

N A T I O N A L

O

Crown Lake

E

Kibbie Lake

O

G

Otter Lake (staffed intermittently)

9877 ft 3010 m

H U M B O L D T- T O I Y A B E H

Peeler Lake

Tilden Lake

Fal l s

Haystack Peak Schofield Peak

Richardson Peak

Many Island Lake

Cree

k Fo r

E ast

Styx Pass

Barney Lake

Buckeye Pass

9572 ft 2917 m

ON

Twin Lakes

N

Raf

er

ific

Huckleberry Lake

W I L D E R N E S S

Dorothy Lake

Pac

E M I G R A N T

F O R E S T

l

C re

ry

N A T I O N A L

Ch

ai

Bond Pass

Cree k

Maxwell Lake

S T A N I S L A U S

OCTOBER 8, 2016

F O R E S T

See a Giant Sequoia Tree

2 Lower Yosemite Falls 3 Glacier Point

41 To Fresno

PLAN YOUR FALL VISIT TO YOSEMITE

Map provided by www.nps.gov/yose

All areas of the park usually remain open through October, and sometimes into November; however, short-term closures may occur due to snow. Along the Tioga Road, services are not available after September and overnight parking is not permitted after October 14th. Yosemite Valley and Wawona remain accessible by car all year, however tire chains may be required, depending on conditions. Weather varies and ranges from hot to cold, dry to rainy or snowy. Yosemite Valley & Wawona temperatures (4,000 ft / 1,200 m): 54°F (12°C) / 35°F (2°C) Hazy or smoky conditions may occur during fall. This may be due to lightning-caused fires, or in some areas, the park may have prescribed fires to mimic natural fires to promote forest health and reduce the risk of larger fires. Water levels tend to be very low, with waterfalls (including Yosemite Falls) containing little or no water. Some waterfalls, including Vernal, Nevada, and Bridalveil, run all year; however, their flow slows to a trickle by fall. Information provided by: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/fall

9

10

11

CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

CLUB HIKES EXAMPLE PHOTO

To encourage our runners to get out and enjoy the park, we have 2 club hikes and a trifecta challenge. Our club hikes are a salute to the hardcore among us. All runners who complete a hike within 72 hours of the end of the race will receive 50% OFF next year’s race entry, and completing the Trifecta grants 20% OFF next year’s entry. Any runner who sends us a picture of him or herself at these destinations will officially join the club! The photo must be sent within 72 hours of the race and must include: • A clear view of your happy face • Your bib with bib number clearly visible • Your shiny new finisher medal in view • A clear background that shows you actually completed the hike Following the 2016 Yosemite Half Marathon, we will post a link to the website where runners can send us their photos and names. Good luck!

After the race there will be a submission form online where you can upload your photo(s) and send them to us. We have a hard cutoff of 72 hours! If you don’t get it to us before Tuesday at 11 AM (MST) then we will only give you a virtual hi-five. This picture is from the Nevada Fall Hike (Nevada Fall Club) and is an example of what your Club and/or Trifecta submission photos should look like.

YOSEMITEHALFMARATHON.COM/CLUBS-AND-TRIFECTA/

NEVADA FALL

HALF DOME

HALF DOME CLUB

12

Difficulty: Extreme Total Mileage: 14.1 (via Mist Trail) Type of Hike: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft. Time Required: 10-14 hrs. Parking Lot Coordinates Latitude: 37.734878 Longitude: -119.566371

NEVADA FALL CLUB Difficulty: Strenuous Total Mileage: 7 mi round-trip Type of Hike: Out and back Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft. Time Required: ~5 hrs. Parking Lot Coordinates Latitude: 37.734878 Longitude: -119.566371

The hike to Half Dome is easily the most iconic hike in the park. But since 2012, hikers are required to have a permit to hike. The permit application period is closed, but if you still want to try your luck there are a few permits set aside for daily lotteries. The daily lotteries will have an application period two days prior to the hiking date with a notification late that night. There are a few different trails that lead to Half Dome, but the shortest and most popular is via the Mist Trail. The route via the John Muir trail is

Nevada Fall is at the top of the Mist Trail. This is Yosemite’s signature hike. While many of Yosemite’s trails are popular due to having a single spectacular destination, the Mist Trail has fabulous views scattered all along it, beginning at the bridge overlook, progressing to two unforgettable waterfalls that fall a combined total of more than 900 feet (270 meters), and ending with perhaps the most striking of all: The view of Nevada Fall, Liberty Cap, and the back of Half Dome from the Muir Trail return segment.

1.5 miles longer round-trip but is a little easier on the knees. Both trails meet up at the top of Nevada Fall. The closest parking spot is the trail head parking lot past Curry Village. If the trail head lot is full, you can park at Curry Village.

We recommend you go up the Mist Trail and then take the John Muir trail back down for some different views. The trail will then join back into the Mist Trail towards the bottom. **Due to the drought and the time of year, waterfalls will likely not be as majestic as usual.

CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION

YOSEMITE TRIFECTA

There are 3 different activities- all 3 need to be done to officially complete the Trifecta. The same rules as the Club Hikes apply: Take your picture at each of the 3 with your bib and finisher medal and send them to us 72

1) GIANT SEQUOIAS

We want you to see a Giant Sequoia tree! There are a few places where you can accomplish this: Nelder Grove (technically outside of Yosemite National Park in Sierra National Forest), Merced Grove (the smallest of Yosemite’s three Giant Sequoia groves), and Tuolumne Grove (the grove contains a couple dozen mature Giant Sequoias, including one you can walk through).

OCTOBER 8, 2016

hours after finishing the race. The Trifecta is meant to be challenging, but less strenuous. These are iconic activities inside the park that should be experienced, and are doable with children. The 3 activities that make up the Trifecta are: GIANT SEQUOIAS, LOWER YOSEMITE FALLS, AND GLACIER POINT.

2) LOWER YOSEMITE FALLS

Part of North America’s tallest waterfall, Lower Yosemite Falls is the final 320-foot (98-meter) drop. This short, easy walk rewards with spectacular views of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This paved loop trail offers different vantage points of Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Creek, and you can stop at the many exhibits to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area

3) GLACIER POINT

Glacier Point is an overlook with an INCREDIBLE view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. From the Glacier Point parking and tour unloading area, a short, paved, wheelchair-accessible trail takes you to an exhilarating (some might say unnerving) point 3,214 feet above Curry Village, on the floor of Yosemite Valley.

Hikers can get injured or even die on these hikes, largely due to not fully appreciating their dangers. It is not intended to be accessible to everyone. Make sure you are in condition to complete the hikes and take necessary precautions (i.e. bring lots of water, food, ready for changing weather, having emergency plan, etc). Check the NPS website to help plan your hikes and check with park rangers to get up to date trail conditions. Also remember these parks belong to all of us. Take time to plan your hike and be sure not to disrupt the environment. Leave nothing but footprints, and be careful!

PARK INFORMATION All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Yosemite National Park. Seniors over 62 can purchase a lifetime pass for just $10. Active members of the U.S. Military are eligible for a free pass as well as U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities. If you already own a National Park Annual Pass, you’re good to go! Otherwise you can purchase one at the park entrance, or just a single park pass.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Visit www.nps.gov/yose for more information and to help plan your visit.

13

NPS CENTENNIAL

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Yosemite National Park

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, America invites the world to discover the meaning of national parks to their lives and inspires people to both experience and become devoted to these special places.

Celebrating the

CENTENNIAL In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are inviting people everywhere from all backgrounds to discover and share their own personal connections to parks. So much more than vast landscapes, there are urban parks, cultural treasures, and historical places—all within the National Park System. A park can even be a feeling or a state of mind. With more than 400 national parks and thousands of historic and recreational lands across the country, there are endless ways for you to find your unique connection. Share your park using #findyourpark and #encuentratuparque on social media. You can also share moments and memories at findyourpark.com and encuentratuparque.com.

NPF_Vacation_Races_Ad_Yos&LP.indd 1

8/18/16 10:28 AM

NATIONAL PARKS FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP Did you know that 2016 marks 100 years since the National Park Service was formed? We’re so excited to be a part of the celebration this year! Vacation Races is partnered with the National Park Foundation to support our mission of park promotion and preservation! When you register for any of our races, you will have the opportunity to join the #FindYourPark movement by donating to the National Park Foundation. 100% of your

14

donation goes to their organization! We have committed to donate at least $150,000 and with your help it can be even more! Come run with us and help ensure our national parks are protected now and forever.

Additionally, the National Park Foundation will attend several of our races throughout the year. Their Mission – The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, enriches America’s national parks and programs through private support, safeguarding our

heritage and inspiring generations of national park enthusiasts.

VACATION RACES INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

MEET THE TEAM SALEM STANLEY Founder

Favorite Course: Grand Canyon Favorite Park: Lake Powell Yosemite Activity: Play in the water at Cathedral Beach Food at Yosemite: Iron Horse BBQ

DEHN CRAIG

Customer Experience - Marketing

Favorite Course: Lake Powell Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: How much time do you have? Food at Yosemite: Sierra Sandwich at Southgate Brewing Co.

LYLE ANDERSON

Director of Race Operations

Favorite Course: Grand Canyon Favorite Park: Yosemite Yosemite Activity: Half Dome Food at Yosemite: Anything from The Southgate Brewing Co.

DUSTIN ROBERTS

Director of Race Operations

Favorite Course: Yellowstone Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Would like to climb Half Dome Food at Yosemite: The Southgate Brewing Company

CHERIE SANTIAGO Registration Manager

Favorite Course: Yellowstone Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Half Dome or watching climbers on El Cap. Food at Yosemite: Cheeseburgers at Camp 4

KATHERINE BRUCE

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM LUCID IMAGES

Event Director & Partnerships

Favorite Course: Great Smoky Mountains Favorite Park: Rocky Mountain Yosemite Activity: Never been Food at Yosemite: Never been

KAELEE CLIFFORD Customer Service

Favorite Course: Great Smoky Mountains Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Never been Food at Yosemite: Never been

MEGAN STANLEY Merchandise

Favorite Course: Rocky Mountain Favorite Park: Yosemite Yosemite Activity: Half Dome amazing views Food at Yosemite: Sandwiches at Millers Landing

ROBIN RODGERS Communications

Favorite Course: Lake Powell Favorite Park: Grand Teton Yosemite Activity: Glacier Point Food at Yosemite: Onion Rings at Millers Landing

ANNA BASSO

Marketing & Design

Favorite Course: Grand Teton Favorite Park: Zion Yosemite Activity: Half Dome is on my bucket list Food at Yosemite: Never been

FREE PHOTO

Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start line, on the course, and at the finish line. They will be at the expo so be sure to stop by and say hello! To be sure you can find your picture later, wear your bib with the numbers clearly visible at all times. If the photographers cannot identify you by your bib then your photo will end up in an “unidentified runner” folder on their website. Photos will be available on Lucid Images website on Thursday, following the race. We will send out an email to notify all runners and post it on Facebook.

In addition to photos of runners on the course and crossing the finish line, Lucid Images will have a designated area near the awards ceremony stage where runners can pose for a finisher photo. This photo will be made available FOR FREE to runners! PHOTOS ON COURSE

As a heads up to runners, there will be signs on the course to let runners know they are coming up on photographers. Ya know, just in case you wanted to freshen up, wipe away any snot, pick up the pace or otherwise pose for the photo :) LUCIDRACES.COM

SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be making a slideshow video using all the pictures YOU post! Be sure to follow us and use the official race hashtag #YosemiteHalf. We will be giving out prizes from our store (t-shirts and other merchandise) to the best photos featuring: • Pictures Of The Course • Race Prep • Race Recovery • Enjoying The Park

#YOSEMITEHALF @VACATIONRACES YOSEMITEHALFMARATHON.COM

15

VACATION RACES OPERATES THIS ACTIVITY UNDER A U.S. FOREST SERVICE SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITH THE SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST.

VIRTUAL RUNNING CLUB

OCTOBER 8, 2016 We are excited to announce the Virtual Running Club! We have been hosting virtual races since 2013 and now have 24 different races throughout the year. From Martin Luther King, Jr Day to Earth Day to Summer Solstice, virtual races are a great way to establish goals throughout the year and celebrate days that are important to you without the logistical hassles of race day! Plus, it’s a cost effective way to fill out your medal rack. Vacation Races is the sponsor for the virtual races held on the National Park Fee Free Days (National Park Week, Earth Day, NPS Birthday, etc). We are also proud to be hosting the first annual Surgeon Generals Virtual 5K Run, Walk, Roll in May. As we develop the Virtual Running Club over the next year you will be able to earn discounts to virtual and traditional races as well as some swag from our sponsors. Look for our booth at the expo to learn more!

Special thanks to our friends at the U.S. Forest Service for their help and cooperation and for all they do daily to take care of our nation’s wilderness! ULTRA ADVENTURES

OTHER RACES

Vacation Races is proud to be a sponsor of Ultra Adventures Grand Circle Trail Series. Whether you want the challenge of a longer distance, or just want to go off road, we hope you will join us in 2017 at one of the seven trails for a half or 50/100 miler! Use the discount code VR2017 to save 15% when registering for any distance!

What is a virtual race? - A virtual race is a low cost running event where the location of the race is chosen by the individual participant rather than the event company. You still get a shirt and finisher medal shipped to you, but on race day you track your own time and you select where you run. Through pictures on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter we run together virtually. WWW.VIRTUALRUNNINGCLUB.COM

TRAINING Meet Terry Chiplin, the official training partner of the Vacation Races series and creator of Active at Altitude. Terry offers free race specific training programs to all runners! He also organizes Training Camps, Running Vacations, Endurance Coaching & Mental Training Seminars. He has years of experience and just happens to be one of the nicest guys around. Terry’s camps consistently receive high marks from participants, with reviews like these: “Among the top ten adult running camps in the USA” - Daily Burn, March 2015

WWW.GRANDCIRCLETRAILS.COM

“A once-in-a-lifetime fitness retreat for women!” -Shape Magazine, March 2015

TRAILFEST 3 PARKS, 3 TRAILS, 1 PARTY!

Vacation Races is proud to announce our newest series: Grand Circle Trailfest! 2016 is our inaugural yearThe Trailfest is a 3 day trail-running festival which takes place in the heart of North America’s most scenic national parks: Bryce Canyon, Zion, & Grand Canyon on October 13-15, 2016. The festival will be centralized in Kanab, UT. Activities include trail running (of course), food, live entertainment, and trail running film festival screenings from Trails In Motion. WWW.THETRAILFEST.COM

16

Active at Altitude hosts running camps all year long including Women’s Running Camps (May, July, and September), Trail Running Camps (May and September), and Running Vacations! Use code VR1002015 to save $100 on women’s camps and the code VR50TRAIL2015 to save $50 on trail camps! We couldn’t be happier to have Active at Altitude as a part of our race series. Contact camp director Terry Chiplin with any questions regarding camps, coaching, and training. [email protected] www.activeataltitude.com (303) 304-9159

AREA INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON RESTAURANTS & ACTIVITIES

MILLER’S LANDING RESTAURANT AND MARINA

Athlete’s Special 15% Off Meal/Boat Rentals Show your race bib at Miller’s during race weekend and receive 15% off of your meal. Try a famous Miller Burger, Baja Fish Tacos, a Maui Melt or one of our Fresh Salads. A Fudge Bucket for dessert is the perfect post race reward! Offer valid 10/7-10/9. Not valid with any other offers. Craving More Adventure? Miller’s offers the best selection of boat rentals on Bass Lake! Including Patio Boats, Ski Boats, Waverunners, Kayaks, Paddle Boards & more. Show your race bib and get 15% off all weekend! Offer Valid Fri-Sun 10/710/9. Not valid with any other offers. Miller’s Landing Restaurant & Marina 37976 Rd 222 Wishon, CA 93669 Phone: (559) 642-3633 www.millerslanding.com

TENAYA LODGE AT YOSEMITE

Tenaya Lodge features five seasonal dining venues that reflect California’s bountiful culinary scene. Offering stylish regional cuisine under the direction of award winning Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh CEC. Whether you’re looking for fine dining at Embers, a more casual night with family and friends at the Sierra Restaurant or fun at Jackalope’s Bar & Grill, you can enjoy it all at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite 1122 Highway 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623 Phone: (888) 514-2167 www.tenayalodge.com/dining

THE FORKS RESORT $1 Off burgers and breakfast The Forks Resort, located on Bass Lake, has built a reputation as a traditional family vacation spot. Family owned and operated for three generations, The Forks has provided quality and consistency year after year to their customers. The Forks Restaurant, home of the famous “Forks Burger”, offers the finest in family dining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring homemade soups, chili and dressings, served in the original “50’s Diner” setting.

ASCENT SPA AT TENAYA LODGE Enter into a world of relaxation and rejuvenation at the world-class Ascent Spa. For all the Yosemite Half Marathon participants we’re offering a specialized 60-minute Warm Bamboo Massage for only $110. This treatment relieves stress and tension in over-used muscles, improves circulation and promotes relaxation by targeting the body’s different muscle groups. Bamboo Massage is a fusion of Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques, using heated bamboo of different sizes to apply long, flowing strokes and deep tissue pressure.

The Forks Resort 39150 Road 222 Bass Lake, CA 93604 Phone: (559) 642-3737 www.theforksresort.com

Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge 1122 Highway 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623 Phone: (559) 692-8954 www.tenayalodge.com/spa

Phot by Adam Prieto

17

AREA INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

Life’s a challenge — take it Aetna is proud to support the National Parks Vacation Race series.

Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies, including Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna). ©2016 Aetna Inc. 2016018

dd jusT a le Peop WA K E U P & K I C K A S S

®

Repeat.

STAY

and

PLAY LIKE LOCAL

100% Organic, Fairtrade, Kick Ass coffee; roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Wake up, with us. ®

KickingHorseCoffee.com

BASS LAKE, CA YosemiteThisYear.com/BassLake

FROM WORKOUTS TO FINISH LINES, FUEL WITH REAL (GOOD) FOOD.

TM

FEEL THE DIFFERENCE Balanced with the right mix of carbs to get your engine running, fat to keep you going and 7 grams of protein for recovery, you can count on Picky before, during & after your workouts.

EMBRACE T H ES PA C E

A flavor for each day of the week

(two for your long run day).

Take $5 off an 8-Bar Mix Pack. CODE: YAYVACAY

LONEPEAK 3

ORDER @ PICKYBARS.COM OFFICIAL SHOE SPONSOR www.ALTRARUNNING.com

18

EVENT PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

OCTOBER 8, 2016

#

At our Great Smoky Mountains Half, we sent 24 bags of recyclables and 300lbs of cardboard to the recycling center, 14 bags of food waste to the compost facility, made 12 Compressed Eco Blocks, and sent just a half of a bag of trash to the landfill.)

Life is more rewarding when you try new things, and this company is all about the thrill of exploration. For thirty years, Sierra Trading Post has worked hard to make many of the world’s best brands more affordable and accessible.

Download RaceJoy to Add to Your Race Experience!

YOSEMITE HALF MARATHON PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

s l l i f d n a l e h t d e e dontf

Sierra Trading Post has grown from a small, family-owned business into a multi-channel powerhouse. In 2012, they officially became a division of The TJX Companies, Inc., the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions. Sierra Trading Post’s buying team travels the globe in search of the best savings on top brands of apparel, footwear, outdoor gear and more.

A RunSignUp Product

Free Live Phone Tracking! GPS Progress Alerts Send-a-Cheer! Experience

Whether you’re searching for a backpack, trail running shoes or a new pair of jeans, this company is the ultimate source for tremendous everyday value on your favorite brands. They are also backed by an industry-leading customer service team.

Experience RaceJoy RaceJoy for Free for courtesy of on FREE Behalf of Race Vacation Races! Sponsors! Available for Apple and Android devices.

Download RaceJoy Today! Questions?

Like us on Facebook to see what races are offering RaceJoy!

Email: s u p p o r t @ r a c e j o y. c o m Website: r a c e j o y. c o m See RaceJoy Buzz Alerts or FAQ in App

Key RaceJoy Features! Live Live Tracking Tracking

Live Live GPS GPS Phone Phone Tracking Tracking GPS Progress GPS Progress Alerts Alerts -- at at every every mile! mile! Audio Audio Cheer Cheer Clips Clips NearMe Proximity Proximity Alerts Alerts NearMe MeetUp MeetUp

Progress Progress Alerts Alerts

GPS-based GPS-based progress progress alerts alerts at at every every mile mile including including pace pace and and estimated estimated finish time. time. finish

Send-a-Cheer Send-a-Cheer

Send Send entertaining, entertaining, motivational motivational audio cheer audio cheer clips clips or or custom custom personal personal messages messages with with text-to-cheer. text-to-cheer.

The The race race participant participant must must carry carry their their phone phone and and enable enable tracking tracking on on race race day. day. There There is no no charge is charge to to use use RaceJoy RaceJoy at at this this race. race. The The event event is is sponsoring sponsoring this this as as part part of of your your race experience. experience. Typically, Typically, there there is is a a there there is is a a 99 99 cents cents per per race race upgrade upgrade fee fee for for these these race features. features. Note: Note: Make Make sure sure the the spectator spectator logs logs in in as as themselves themselves or or we we will will track track their their phone phone and and not not yours. yours.

Participants! Participants! Come Come back back on on race race day day and and click click the the Start Start My My Race Race button button as as you you cross cross the the start start line. line.

Be Be sure sure to to follow follow the the in-app in-app prompts prompts to to ensure ensure proper proper setup setup of of the the various various features features available to available to you you on on race race day. day. If If you you have have any any questions questions about about RaceJoy RaceJoy for for this this race, race, contact contact [email protected]. [email protected]. We’re We’re happy happy to to help! help! © 2016 RaceJoy All Rights Reserved © 2016 RaceJoy All Rights Reserved

H U R N E T! G N E V A C S O P EX

Find the scrambled letters placed inside the tents throughout the Yosemite Expo and enter to win prizes including a $100 Gift Card from Altra Footwear! 1. Solve the mystery puzzle 2. Fill out the entry form 3. Turn it in at the Information Center First & Last Name Phone # Puzzle Answer

E

L

We’ll announce prize winners throughout the day! 19

VACATION RACES INFORMATION

OCTOBER 8, 2016

NATIONAL PARK HALF MARATHON SERIES Don’t stop at Yosemite! We have 9 National Park Half Marathons with more to be added in 2017! Vacation Races was founded in 2012 when we launched registration for the Inaugural Zion Half Marathon. Since then, we’ve added 8 more races to our calendar, each centered around a different National Park, including our newest race for 2016, the Everglades Half Marathon! Our goal is to put on beautiful half marathons and get people to visit and enjoy our amazing national parks.

DESCRIPTION

This year is extra special since 2016 marks 100 years since the National Park Service was founded! We’re so excited to be a part of the celebration this year, and you can too! Whether you do it with us or on your own, go #FindYourPark in 2016!

VACATIONRACES.COM

#ZIONHALF | #GCHALF | #TETONHALF | #YSHALF | #RMHALF | #GSMHALF | #YOSEMITEHALF | #LPHALF | #EVERGLADESHALF | #VACATIONRACES

ELEVATION MAX/GAIN

ZION APRIL 1ST 2017

Springdale, UT Runner Cap: 2,500

GRAND TETON JUNE 3RD 2017

Jackson Hole, WY Runner Cap: 2,500

6545 ft/631 ft

6169 ft/580 ft

CLUB HIKE

AVG TEMP

YEARS RUNNING

5TH YEAR

EAGLE CRAGS

62° 36°

BRADLEY LAKE TABLE MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATER LAKE

67° 35°

3RD YEAR

MT WASHBURN OSPREY FALLS

67° 35°

4TH YEAR

HALLETT PEAK CHASM LAKE

79° 47°

5TH YEAR

80° 56°

4TH YEAR

SKELETON POINT

66° 29°

4TH YEAR

HALF DOME NEVADA FALLS

79° 50°

2ND YEAR

RAINBOW BRIDGE ANTELOPE CANYON

70° 47°

4TH YEAR

SLOUGH SLOG

82° 64°

1ST YEAR

OBSERVATION POINT DOUBLE ARCH ALCOVE

YELLOWSTONE JUNE 10TH 2017

West Yellowstone, MT Runner Cap: 2,500

ROCKY MOUNTAIN AUGUST 12TH 2017

6665 ft/361 ft

7505 ft/844 ft

Estes Park, CO Runner Cap: 2,500

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS 2017- TBA

Townsend, TN Runner Cap: 2,500

893 ft/727 ft

CHIMNEY TOPS CHARLIE’S BUNION MT LECONTE (VIA ALUM CAVE)

GRAND CANYON OCTOBER 14TH 2017

Tusayan, AZ Runner Cap: 2,000

6651 ft/279 ft

YOSEMITE

OCTOBER 8TH 2016

Bass Lake, CA Runner Cap: 2,500

5448 ft/486 ft

LAKE POWELL OCTOBER 15TH 2016

Page, AZ Runner Cap: 2,500

4361 ft/151 ft

EVERGLADES NOVEMBER 19TH 2016

Everglades NP, FL Runner Cap: 1,000 20

22 ft/64 ft

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS

ROAD

TRAIL STROLLER HAND CYCLE

5K