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JUNE 11, 2016
YELLOWSTONE HALF MARATHON
JUNE 11, 2016
Vacation Races | National Park Half Marathon Series
Race Guide
WELCOME TO YELLOWSTONE!
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Race Expo & Packet Pickup Starts
10:00 am
Race Expo Ends
Packet Pickup closes & 5K Starts
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
*we cannot accomodate runners before 10:00am
SATURDAY
Open start line parking.
First prize raffle
(every five minutes)
All cars should be parked
Runners line up and
last call for gear check
National anthem
RACE STARTS - ALL DIVISIONS
Awards ceremony
5:00 am
5:30 am
6:15 am
6:45 am
Welcome
Detailed Schedule of Events
Expo Map
Merchandise
Expo Details
tin National Forest and the Hebgen Lake Ranger
District. You are in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem – the most intact ecosystem in the lower
48 states. The Custer Gallatin National Forest is
one of five national forests comprising this amazing place.
National Forests belong to us all…193 million
acres nationally of rivers, mountains, forests,
trails, beautiful scenery and clean water. Have fun
racing along the South Fork of the Madison River
with moose, bald eagles, grizzly bears and trout.
In your spare time, take a hike, go for a drive,
visit the Earthquake Lake Visitor’s Center, catch a
fish, ride your bike, enjoy the sunset or watch for
wildlife.
6:55 am
Take a look at some of these tips for staying safe
in Bear Country as you experience Custer Gallatin
National Forest.
9:45 am
STAY SAFE IN BEAR COUNTRY
7:00 AM
You are in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem–
the most intact ecosystem in the lower 48 states. Vacation Races Campground
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHEDULE & EXPO
IT’S ALL YOURS – Welcome to the Custer Galla-
RACE INFORMATION
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The Custer Gallatin National Forest is one of five
national forests comprising this amazing place. Some tips to enjoying and staying safe during
your stay include:
• Prior to heading on an adventure, make sure
you have bear spray and it’s readily accessible.
• Know and understand food storage
regulations for the Custer Gallatin National
Forest and Yellowstone National Park. • Hike during daylight hours.
• Make lots of noise – bears will avoid people
and leave an area when they know people are
present. Use extra caution when visibility or
hearing is limited.
• Hike in a group. Recommended at least four
people per group in Grizzly country.
• Watch for bear signs such as fresh tracks, scat,
torn apart logs and partially consumed or
buried animal carcasses.
• Never approach a bear. If a bear approaches
you, slowly back away and maintain a safe
distance.
Rules at a Glance
Aid Station Guide
Elevation Chart
Parking & Drop Off//Finish Line
Race Day Checklist
Timing Specifics
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Cup-Free Racing
Post-Race Info
Demographics
Bib Details
5K Race Details
AREA INFORMATION
Forest Service Tips
Double and Triple Races
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Park Map
Clubs & Trifecta
NPS Centennial
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VR INFORMATION
Meet the Team
Partners and Sponsors
2016 ½ Marathon Series
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SCHEDULE & EXPO
JUNE 11, 2016
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
10:00 AM
6:00 pm
Race Expo Ends
RACE EXPO &
PACKET PICKUP -
The expo will be held west of West Yellowstone, MT near the intersection
of Old Airport Road and Iris St. We will have some fun events featuring
Smokey Bear, a bear spray demonstration, and more! Pick up your bib and
gear at the expo, but plan to stay and check out our awesome vendors!
Don’t forget to Bring Your Own Bag!
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
5:00 am
Open start line
parking- Runners
can pick up bibs
5:30 am
Frist prize raffles
(every 5 minutes)
6:30 pm
5K bib pickup
ends/ 5K
Runners line up
7:00 pm
5K Starts and
1/2 Marathon
bib pickup
ends
5:39 am
Sunrise
6:15 am
All cars should be
parked & last call
for bib pickup
6:30 am
Last prize raffle
& start line parking lot closes.
Pacers line up
6:45 am
6:55 am
Runners line National
up/Last call foranthem
gear check
7:00 AM
RACE STARTS ALL DIVISIONS
9:45 am
Awards
Ceremony
EXPO MAP
WEST
YELLOWSTONE
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VR CAMPGROUND/ EXPO
1 Bib pickup
Parking
2 Race shirt pickup
Path to Expo
3 Hydrapouch area
Expo Vendors
4 Information Center
5 Race Merchandise
6 Campfire / S’mores station
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PARKING
PARKING - There will be plenty of parking at the expo, but please get there
early to avoid any rush. The start and the finish line are near the same place.
You can even walk from some hotels in town. No camping in the parking lot.
*See page 6 for race-day staging and parking
EXPO & MERCHANDISE
OFFICIAL RACE MERCHANDISE
We’ll have our official Yellowstone 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
DESIGN
JUNE 11, 2016
accomplishment of running this race! Beach
hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, water
bottles, stickers, hats, 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!
BEACH
HOODIE
($30)
SWEATSHIRT
($40)
MEN’S
TANKTOP
($22)
WOMEN’S
TANKTOP
($22)
Brand new Yellowstone Half Marathon
merchandise design for 2016.
Our popular Grand Prismatic design is back for
another year. Get it while supplies last.
UD HANDHELD - $20
CHICO BAG - $10
POSTERS - $10
KLEAN KANTEEN - $20
STICKERS - $2 // PATCHES - $5
TRUCKER HAT - $20
Yellowstone Artist Point design- featuring the
famous lower falls. (Limited Sizes)
EXPO DETAILS
The expo will be held in the field on the west end of town across from Iris St (the same location as the
start and finish of the race). The expo will be small, but we will have some fun events like Smokey the
Bear, a bear spray demonstration, and more! You can pick up your bib and gear, but plan to stay and
check out our awesome vendors!
Half Marathon bibs will be available until 7:00 PM (you can also get your bib race morning at
the start line). You can pick up your 5K bib at the expo until 6:45 PM as the 5K race starts at 7 PM.
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 and the finish line.
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, we’re going
completely bag-less at the expo this year! 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!
This year is the National Park Service Centennial.
Here is to another 100 years for the NPS. Come
ready to celebrate!
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RACE INFORMATION
COURSE
This is a trail run. There are a couple
sections that get a little technical and
could be a bit muddy because of the snow melt.
If you have never run off-road before, this course
might be challenging for you. If you prefer to run
off-road in trail shoes, you might consider wearing
them for this course, though you will also be fine
in regular shoes.
This course is remote, but beautiful. Pay close
attention to the aid station guide. Because of the
remote nature of this part of the course there will
be WATER ONLY at mile 9 - no bathrooms. There
will be limited bathrooms at mile 7.
ELEVATION
The overall elevation change on the
course is marginal, but there is a
challenging hill between mile 5 and 7. The total
race gain is 361 ft. with max elevation 6995 ft.
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.
PACERS
Pacers will line up at the start line
around 6:30 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.
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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.
NO LITTERING
AID STATIONS
We will have aid stations near miles
3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12. All aid stations
will have bath-rooms, water + Nuun, and Honey
Stinger energy gels except mile 9. Mile 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.
*It is difficult for the race staff to access the aid
stations at mile 7 and 9 during the race so water
will be limited. Therefore, if you are planning to
refill a reservoir or your hand helds and bottles,
please do so at the mile 5 aid staion before you cross
the bridge.
TIME LIMIT
All runners will have 4 hours to finish
the race. That is a 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).
Wave 1: 1:30-1:55
Wave 2: 2:00
Wave 3B: 2:05-2:15
Wave 3B: 2:05-2:15
Wave 4A: 2:20-2:30
Wave 4B: 2:20-2:30
Wave 5: 2:35-3:00
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Wave 6A: 3:00+
Wave 6B: 3:00+
RECOVERY FOOD BOX
At the finish line we will have a
Recovery Box (full of recovery snacks),
bananas, and chocolate milk, as well as water
and Nuun hydration. Please help yourself to one
box, chocolate milk, and banana per runner. In an
attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place
to trade/leave any unwanted snack items.
STROLLERS
Strollers are welcome on our course, but
please make sure you’re comfortable
using your stroller on the trail, which at places
is rough. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the
course and be courteous to other runners!
NO DOGS
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!
PARKING
We will have plenty of parking to
accommodate all of our runners. All
the hotels are a short walk from the startline if
you are staying in town and feel like walking.
Parking will be at the old airport in West
Yellowstone by the start line. We will have a raffle
in the morning and plenty of hot chocolate/coffee.
SPECTATOR INFO
Because the course is mostly off the
main road, it isn’t a very spectator
friendly course. Spectators are welcome at the
starting line, and the finish line.
Another good place to cheer on your runner
would be at mile 3. Once you cheer on your
runner at the start and they are running the
course, the Mile 3 aid station is just a short walk
from the start line.
Spectators are encouraged to be at the finish line
to cheer on all our runners.
We want you to be there to cheer on your runner,
but please recognize that the runner area is for
runners only! Please do not enter the runner area
or partake of runner’s food and recovery supplies.
There are no vehicles allowed on the course. The
only vehicle allowed on the course will be for a
medical emergency. Deciding you don’t want to
run anymore is not an emergency.
RACE INFORMATION
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COURSE RECORDS
Our course record holders receive a
FREE RACE ENTRY every year that
their time remains the course record! Our course
records were set at our inaugural race in 2013.
Walter Brown holds the record for the men and
Lauren Tippets holds the record for the women.
CURRENT COURSE RECORDS:
Male- Walter Brown >> 1:22:21 (2015)
Female- Lauren Tippets >> 1:34:53 (2014)
Masters Male- Ron Thomasson >> 1:34:16 (2015)
MEDALS & AGE DIVISIONS
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.
CUP-FREE RACING
Although we don’t have cups on the
course, we have plenty of aid stations
with water and Nuun! At all aid stations we will
have BLUE COOLERS WITH WATER and RED
COOLERS WITH NUUN (ELECTROLYTE DRINK).
Both will have the same speed valves attached. So
at each aid station you will have your choice of
water or Nuun.
Masters Female- Sarah Keller >> 1:44:53 (2014)
*Aid stations at mile 7 and 9 are very
remote with limited access, will mile 9
offering water only. Plan accordingly at
mile 5 aid station if you are needing to
refill a hydration pack or bottles.
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AID STATION MARKERS
AID STATION
Watch for these course
markers during the race to
let you know what will be
available at the upcoming
aid station.
WATER
NUUN
HONEY STINGER
BATHROOM
EMT
BANANAS/
ORANGES
MILE 3
MILE 5
MILE 7
There will be trash cans all
along the course before and
after aid stations. PLEASE
DO NOT LITTER.
MILE 9
MILE 11
MILE 12
ELEVATION CHART
6901
6798
6695
6592
6665 ft
START ELEV
0
2.63
6995 ft
MAX ELEV
5.26
7.89
10.57
13.15
361 ft
GAIN
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RACE INFORMATION
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PARKING, DROP OFF, AND FINISH LINE STAGING
WEST
YELLOWSTONE
TOILETS
KEY
RACE-DAY STAGING
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START
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1 Runner area
2 Food
FINIS
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4
3 Stage/Awards
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4 Gear Check
5 Race Merchandise
PARKING
We will have plenty of parking to accommodate all of our runners. All the
hotels are a short walk from the start line if you are staying in town and feel
like walking. Parking will be across from Iris St. on Old Airport Rd in West
Yellowstone by the start line. We will have a raffle in the morning and plenty
of hot chocolate/coffee. No camping in the parking lot.
DROP OFF
If you are dropping a runner off, please enter the parking area and drop your
runner off just past the parking lot exit. This will allow cars parking to enter
the parking area and avoid any traffic jams from runners being dropped off.
SPECTATORS, FINISH LINE, AND AWARDS
• Spectators and runners are welcome around the finish line to cheer on
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runners.
At the finish line we will have a Recovery Box (full of recovery snacks),
bananas, and chocolate milk. Please help yourself to one box, chocolate
milk, 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.
In an attempt to reduce waste, we will provide a place to trade/leave any
unwanted food items.
The awards ceremony will take place in the central staging area near the
finish line at 9:45 AM.
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 in
the finish line staging area to take photos of runners. These photos are
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separate from those they will take of runners crossing the finish line and
will be made available FOR FREE!
If you aren’t able to make it to the expo we will be selling merchandise at
the finish line! We will have our merchandise as well as some awesome
shirts from Meridian Line!
After the race, feel free to hang out at the VR Campground area to rest
your legs and to cheer on your pals.
RACE INFORMATION
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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 maintaining 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 will be on the
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back of your bib.
You don’t have to do anything.
The bib chip looks like a sticker
on the back of your bib
NO CHIP = NO TIME!
AFTER THE RACE
• The bib chip is disposable and
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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 Nuun! At all aid stations we
will have BLUE COOLERS WITH
WATER and RED COOLERS WITH
NUUN (ELECTROLYTE DRINK).
Both will have the same speed valves
attached. So at each aid station you
will have your choice of water or
Nuun. 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 will be available later the morning of the race.
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.
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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.
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
5-10 minutes to complete the survey for us. The survey
provides us with information that allows us to better
work with the local community and gain more support
for future races, but more importantly it provides us with
If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at
valuable insight into what we are doing well and what
the awards ceremony to receive it we will happily ship
it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and we need to improve. We love our runners and couldn’t
improve our race series without your feedback. Please
pay the cost of shipping (about $8).
watch for the email.
LOST & FOUND
• There is no official lost & found. If we find lost
items we will hold onto them and you can contact
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JUNE 11, 2016
50 STATES
RUNNER DEMOGRAPHIC
4 COUNTRIES
USA | CANADA | FRANCE | GREAT BRITAIN
32 TEAMS
3 Dudes and Some Girls | Agony of De-Feet
| Bear Food| Bear Naked Ladies | Blister
Buddies | BubbleT | Call Me a Cab | FOMO
| For the LOVE of the Run | Fredfeet | Green
River | Not so Crawling Crawfish | Old and
Faithful | Phat Bum Fighters | R.A.T.T. Pack
| Ray’s Runners | Red Lodge Runners | Road
Warriors | RomansRun | Rose’s Groupies |
Snyder’s Spiders | Sweetwater Heeltoes | Team
in Training | The A-Team | The Beaters | The
Meadowlarks | The Runwells | TUNAMI | Twin
peaks Uncorked | WTF | Yellowstonerunners
31% FIRST HALF MARATHON
45% FIRST TIME VISITING
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
0-25 Runners
25-50 Runners
50-75 Runners
75+ Runners
AGE DIVISIONS
MALE
<11
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
4
6
15
49
86
151
171
131
125
100
99
43
32
9
<11
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
0
4
28
113
315
423
394
344
281
189
174
94
30
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FEMALE
BIB DETAILS
Timing chip on back!
DO NOT FOLD BIB
Special
indication**
Your bib
number
Color coded
to indicate
wave start
Team name
(if applicable)
*see pg. 4
Runner’s name
Your race
shirt size
Indicates if you requested a
Hydropouch when registering.
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Charity Bib
raised $1K for the NPF!
Military Bib
thank you for your service!
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Turn this in at the start line
race morning. We will have a
raffle from 5:30-6:30 am.
Mt. Washburn Club
we salute you.
Reminder of free
photo at finish!
Osprey Club
we salute you.
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5K RACE INFORMATION
JUNE 11, 2016
5K COURSE
BIB PICKUP
The race starts at 7:00pm sharp! Our expo will be
very close to the start line (the field next to Old
Airport Road). 5K runners will have until 6:30pm
to pick up their bibs so that we can get you all
lined up and ready to go!
AID STATION
There will be one aid station on the course near
the half way point (mile 1.5). The aid station
will have water, Nuun, and bathrooms.
Like the half marathon, this race will be
cupless!
SPECTATOR INFO
Because the course is mostly off the main road, it isn’t a very spectator friendly course. Spectators are
welcome at the starting line, and encouraged to be at the finish line to cheer on all our runners.
We want you to be there to cheer on your runner, but please recognize that the runner area is for
runners only! Please do not enter the runner area or partake of runner’s food and recovery supplies.
There are no vehicles allowed on the course. The only vehicle allowed on the course will be for a
medical emergency.
CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST
Take a look at some of
tips for staying safe in
Bear Country and a few
recommendations for
hiking and biking in the
Custer Gallatin National
Forest.
Camping in Bear Country
• Always keep a clean camp and follow food
storage regulations.
• Select a campsite way from animal trails, thick
brush and bear food sources such as berry patches
and fish spawning streams.
• Store all food, garbage and other scented items
such as toothpaste, chapstick, insect repellant in
hard-sided vehicle, bear resistant containers or by
hanging at least 10 feet of the ground and four
feet out from a tree.
• Do not leave food, beverages or coolers
unattended. In the backcountry set up your
sleeping area 300 feet or more from your food
storage and cooking/eating areas.
• Keep sleeping bags and personal gear free of
odors.
• Never sleep in the same clothes you wore while
cooking.
Hiking
• Lava Lake (moderate): 6 miles roundtrip,
elevation gain 1300 feet. High mountain lake
located in Lee Metcalf Wilderness.
• Refuge Point Overlook (easy): 2 miles roundtrip.
From the overlook of Quake Lake, watch for
eagles and moose. Across the Madison River, look
for the remnants of Ghost Village, composed of a
few of the different cabins dislodged by the 1959
Hebgen Lake Earthquake.
• Mount Hebgen (strenuous): 6 miles roundtrip,
elevation gain 2,200 feet. On a clear day, views of
the Tetons.
• Cinnamon Mountain (strenuous): Distance 8
miles round trip, elevation gain 2700 feet. From
the fire lookout at the top of Cinnamon Mountain,
you can catch 360 views.
south end of Iris Street) to FS road 1756. Loops
back to 1700. Approx. 10 miles.
• Boundary Trail (easy): Paralleling Yellowstone
National Park’s boundary for 5 miles, this flat
trail is a good one for early season biking. Access
points from Baker’s Hole Campground, the truck
pullout off of Hwy 191, and the end of Boundary
Street.
• Basin Station (easy to strenuous): park at the FS
access near Basin Station cabin off Denny Creek
road. Conditions permitting, link up with FS Road
1735 to access the Lionshead Loop.
•Rendezvous Trails (easy to moderate): Access
the trailhead from Obsidian Ave. in town. Enjoy
21 miles of gently rolling trails through lodgepole
forests and open meadows.
Biking
The Hebgen Basin has a variety of historic logging
roads that make great early season mountain
bike trails. Check with the Hebgen Lake Ranger
District office for current biking conditions. Avoid
trails and single track that are extremely wet and
muddy, as resource damage easily occurs in spring
conditions.
• South Plateau (moderate): FS Road 1700 (at the
9
DOUBLE AND TRIPLE RACES
JUNE 11, 2016
DOUBLE AND TRIPLE RACE INFO
OBSERVATION POINT
OBSERVATION POINT
OBSERVATION POINT
What are these? When we added the
Grand Teton Half Marathon AND the
Yellowstone 5K to our annual schedule,
we saw a unique opportunity. We often
dream of escaping responsibilities and
disappearing into the wilderness for a
time. Well, by having the Grand Teton Half
and the Yellowstone Half on back to back
weekends, these multi-race events provide
that justification you were looking for to
escape into nature for a little while.
The Doubles and Triple listed below
aren’t just for runners who complete both
races. They are for those who registered
separately for the event.
What is included? Runners who complete
a double will receive a special shirt and
medal (in addition to the finisher medal for
the separate races). **Runners could choose
to opt out of either the race shirt or the extra
swag item**
MEDALS AND SWAG CANNOT
BE BOUGHT. THEY MUST BE
EARNED.
GRIZZLY DOUBLE
The Grizzly Double is a back to
back weekend half marathon
race. Runners who complete The
Grizzly Double will participate in
the Grand Teton Half on June 4,
then (hopefully) spend the week
exploring Jenny Lake, hiking Table
Mountain, walking around Grand
Prismatic, meditating at Artist Point,
climbing Mt. Washburn and getting
lost in the beauty of Grand Teton
and Yellowstone National Park.
Then on June 13 they will finish the
Yellowstone Half Marathon. Two
half marathons, two Saturdays, and
one week of exploring in one of the
most incredible places in the United
States.
BISON DOUBLE
The Bison Double is for runners
looking to run two distances in one
weekend! Runners will participate
in a little shake out run on Friday
night (June 10) and then compete
in the Yellowstone Half Marathon
the next morning (June 11). In their
downtime, they’ll go explore that
many wonders that Yellowstone
National Park has to offer!
This year we’ve added something
extra hardcore! Last year you told
us you really wanted an event for
all three races. We initially thought
that would be too intesnse, but for
you champions out there we have
the Caldera Triple! Those who signed
up will run the Grand Teton Half
Marathon on June 4, the Yellowstone
5K on June 10, and the Yellowstone
Half Marathon on June 11. In
between, they’ll get to hike and
explore both parks, making this one
of the most hardcore vacations we
can imagine!
Combination: Grand Teton Half
& Yellowstone Half
Total Mileage: 26.2
Packet Pickup: Teton Expo
Combination: Yellowstone 5K
& Yellowstone Half
Total Mileage: 16.2
Packet Pickup: Yellowstone Expo
CALDERA TRIPLE
Combination: Grand Teton Half,
Yellowstone 5K
& Yellowstone Half
Total Mileage: 29.3
Packet Pickup: Teton Expo
PACKET PICKUP, SWAG, AND MEDALS
PACKET PICKUP - We’ll have Double and Triple race packets at their
own pickup station at the expo. We’ll have signage marking the table where
you’ll check in and pickup your bibs and race shirts. The bibs and shirts* will
be pre-packaged in a box for you to grab.
*Same shirt exchange policy applies to runners who would like a different
size (all left over shirts will be at the finish line of the race for runners to try
and exchange).
SWAG - Runners that indicated they would like the special swag item (in
addition to regular race swag) were able to choose from a t-shirt, a tank-top,
or a hat. These designs will not change year-after-year, so you still have a
10
chance to collect them all!
You’ll pick up this item at the race expo. Once you’ve picked up your packet,
you’ll be directed to the swag table, where your item will be waiting for you!
MEDALS - Once you’ve completed your final race at the Yellowstone
Half Marathon, you’ll get to collect your special double or triple finisher
medal! Those medals will be waiting for you just outside the runner
recovery area. Once you’re ready, make your way over to that table (which
will be clearly marked) with your bib. A volunteer will then hand you the
correct double or triple medal and the race portion of your vacation is
officially complete!
YELLOWSTONE PARK INFORMATION
Old Faithful
No buses, trailers, or
RVs; closed in winter
Entrance stations and
visitor centers offer a free
guide, Accessibility in
Yellowstone, describing
wheelchair-negotiable
facilities.
Albright
Visitor
Center
Picnic area
UPPER
TERRACES
AREA
Store
LOWER
TERRACES
AREA
one-way
Gas station
(some have auto repair)
Castle
Geyser R
ive
r
To
North
Entrance
and
Gardiner
Chapel
Old
Faithful
Geyser
Visitor
Education
Center
Post
Office
Recycling
Emergencies: Call 911
Snow
Lodge
To Old Faithful via
Norris and Madison
Self-guiding trail
or boardwalk
Medical clinic
Parking area (see
detail maps at right)
North
Boat launch
0
0.1
0
North 0 0.1
0.5 Km
0.1
To TowerRoosevelt
0.5 Mi
0
0
West Thumb
Amphitheater
Information Station
Showers
Laundry
Grant Village
0
YELLOWSTONE
Bridge Bay
0.5 Km
0
Fishing Bridge
RV Park
Lake Hotel
Visitor Center
Post Office
Lodge
Registration
To
South
Entrance
0.5 Mi
LAKE
Marina-Boat tours
Laundry
Showers
To East
Entrance
Hard-sided camping
units only
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Clear
Lake
North
Lake Lodge
Post
Office
Lake Village
LAKE
Rim
th
Museum and Visitor Center
WEST THUMB
GEYSER BASIN
To
Old
Faithful
To Canyon
Fishing Bridge
0.5 Mi
Grand Inspiration
View
Point
Artist
Lookout
n e Point R i
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to
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Ye l l o w
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Uncle Tom’s
Brink of
Lower
Falls
No r t
Upper Uncle
Tom’s
Falls
View Point
To West Thumb
and Grant Village
0.4 Mi
0.5 Km
YELLOWSTONE
So u
0.4 Km
0.1
0
ive
Dr
Trail
No camping or overnight
recreational vehicle parking
Horseback riding
Post
Office
Canyon
Lodge
Brink
Upper Lower
of
Falls Falls
Upper 109 ft 308 ft
Falls 33 m 94 m
Old
Faithful
Lodge
Duck
Lake
Showers-Laundry
Fishing Bridge, Lake Village
and Bridge Bay 7735 ft 2358 m
7770 ft 2368 m
North
To Lake Village
Amphitheater
Geyser
Hill
Old
Faithful
Inn
Historic Fort
Yellowstone
To
Tower-Roosevelt
Visitor
Education
Center
le
Accessibility Guide
Fir
e
Park
Headquarters
Upper Terrace Drive
To Norris
Grand Geyser
ho
Lodging
West Thumb
and Grant Village
7918 ft 2413 m
To Madison
Amphitheater
Post
Office
Campground
Food service
Canyon Village
7365 ft 2245 m
To Gardiner
Mammoth Hot
Springs Hotel
Ri m
Mammoth Hot Springs
6239 ft 1902 m
Ranger station
Check the park website
www.nps.gov/yell or
newspaper for seasonal
dates of services and
facilities.
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Services and Facilities
JUNE 11, 2016
Gull Point
To
North
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0.5 Km
0
West Thumb
0.5 Mi
Gardiner to Livingston
52 mi
84 km
Gardiner to Bozeman
84 mi
135 km
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Headwaters Lodge
Road construction is underway on park roadways.
Check the park newspaper, visit www.nps.gov/yell,
or phone 307-344-2117 for delays or closures.
45 mph unless otherwise posted. Please drive slowly
and cautiously to protect yourself and wildlife.
89
Winter Road Closures
From early November to mid-April most park roads
are closed. The exception is the road between
Gardiner and Cooke City. It is open all year.
191
287
JAC
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ON
LA
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South Entrance, Yellowstone
to Jackson
57 mi
92 km
Cr e
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Visiting Yellowstone National Park
Speed Limit
MEMORIAL PARKWAY
GRAND TETON
NAT IONAL PARK
W I L D E R N E S S
TR
Fl
9628 ft
2935 m
11358 ft
3462 m
Highest point
in the park
11063 ft
3372 m
A
to
Eagle Pass
Eagle Peak
Table
Mountain
TE
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11139 ft
3395 m
A
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L ak
Roa
W I L D E R N E S S
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10214 ft
3113 m
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SHOSHONE NATIONAL FOREST
Turret
Mountain
N
IDAHO
WYOMING
10629 ft
3240 m
6886 ft
2099 m
JOHN D.
10 Miles
ip
10683 ft
3256 m
Mount Hancock
ROCKEFELLER, JR.
10 Kilometers
ak
Road closed from
early November
to mid-May
South Entrance
Colter
Peak
Riv
9321ft
2841m
Ch
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Grassy Lake
Reservoir
w
Trail
Lake
EA
Overlook
Mountain
Sn
Moose
Falls
East Entrance
to Cody
53 mi
85 km
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the Woods
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Union Falls
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260 ft
79 m
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Road not recommended
for large trailers or RVs.
Road closed in winter
5
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10352 ft
3155 m
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Mount
Stevenson
TW
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14
16
10774 ft
3284 m
ARM
E
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Hard-sided
camping
units only
20
Road closed from
early November
to early May
Mount
Langford
10656 ft
3248 m
O N T O RY
22 mi
35 km
10308 ft
3142 m
River
W I L D E R N E S S
Hard-sided
camping
units only
8530 ft
2600 m
Mount Doane
AST
D
O
Hering
Lake
Ra
Mount
Sheridan
ne
10238 ft
3121m
HE
A
Indian
Lake
Lewis Falls
P L A T E A U
Beula
Lake
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MO
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Top Notch Peak
ARM
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6951 ft
2119 m
Sylvan Pass
9948 ft
3032 m
A
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Eleanor
Lake
Grizzly Peak
UTH
NE
DE
DAR
Ranger
Lake
WINEGAR
HOLE
WILDERNESS
Sylvan
Lake
PROM
TI
SO
CON
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A
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35 ft
11 m
Road closed
in winter
UN
Ouzel Falls
235 ft
72 m
Colonnade Falls
100 ft
30 m
Cave Falls
0
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Flat M
VI
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29 ft
9m
P I T C H S T O N E
10566 ft
3221 m
Lewis Lake
A
Bechler
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Grant Village
DI
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Sh
East Entrance
10267 ft
3129 m
Avalanche Peak
LAKE
LD
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110 ft
36 m
North
Riddle
Lake
L
CA
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Dunanda Falls
Falls
7988 ft
2435 m
Arm
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LEWIS
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Pe bb
B u ff a l o
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WS T O N E
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3
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BUF
C r e ek
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Delusion
Lake
Visitor Center
E
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A B S A R O K A
Cody Peak
2
iv er
s R
IM
Cre
FOREST
Bechler to Ashton
26 mi
42 km
E
rt
rk
Reservation Peak
Information Station
WEST THUMB GEYSER BASIN
wi
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PP
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8348 ft
2544 m
Frank
Island
A
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NATIONAL
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3199 m
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Pyramid Peak
A
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ABS
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3 Artist Point
1
Dot
Island
11067 ft
3373 m
a Bison
2 See
(wherever)
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Surface elevation
7733 ft 2357 m
Maximum depth
410 ft 131 m
West Thumb
LAK
U
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Pollux Peak
Castor Peak
See detail above
r
P
Summit
Lake
WE ST
T H U MB
8391 ft
2558 m
Isa
Lake
17 mi
27 km
9643 ft
2939 m
27 mi
43 km
21 mi
34 km
De Lacy
1
Visitor Education Center
PA R K
Pelican
Cone
YELLOWSTONE
LAKE
Cr
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Old Faithful Geyser
PEL
Rive r
10854 ft
33081 m
EY
U
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PLA
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CENTR
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Cr
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Fa i
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See detail above
E
Steamboat
Point
Stevenson
Island
N T I N E N TA L D I V I D E
De Lacy
Lakes
10670 ft
3252 m
ar
O
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Mallard
Lake
Saddle
Mountain
Old Faithful
1
Cr
Indian
Pond
y
Mary Ba
Gull
Point
Drive
UPPER GEYSER
BASIN
m
Fishing Bridge RV Park
Hard-sided camping units only
Natural
Bridge
16 mi
26 km
Mystic
Falls
Museum and
Visitor Center
Lake Village
Grand Prismatic Spring
Firehole R i ver
White
Lake
LeHardys
Rapids
Bridge Bay
Beach
Lake
MIDWAY GEYSER BASIN
Biscuit Basin
La
N AT I O N A L
See detail above
Goose
Lake
Fairy
Falls
TRIFECTA
Fishing Bridge
Fountain Paint Pot
Firehole Lake Drive
Great Fountain Geyser
G
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LOWER GEYSER BASIN
Parker Peak
10203 ft
3110 m
Sulphur Caldron
VALLEY
Mud Volcano
R
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2 Osprey Falls
A
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Miller
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Fountain Flat Drive
1 Mt. Washburn
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Mary
Lake
FOREST
CLUB HIKES
PL
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NATIONAL
Finish
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HA
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16 mi
26 km
SHOSHONE
Start
R
Fi
Firehole Falls
Firehole Canyon Drive
ek
9596 ft
2925 m
Wapiti Lake
D A RY
Information Station
E
BOUN
R iver
Madison
6806 ft 2074 m
7500 ft
2286 m
Cre
YELLOWSTONE
84 ft
26 m
LL
ERA
Gibbon Falls
um
9936 ft
3028 m
LD
8235 ft
2510 m
Al
A
Cache Mountain
Mount
Norris
CA
River
National Park
Mountain
Mount Haynes
R
Ye l l o
14 mi
23 km
V
10554 ft
3217 m
E
Madison
on
Gibb
k
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Road closed from
early November
to mid-April
er
PP
Canyon and falls visible only from
overlooks along the canyon rims
Riv
14 mi
23 km
Ot t
A
to n e
Two
Ribbons
6667 ft
2032 m
Artists
Paintpots
Monument
Geyser Basin
Beryl Spring
ee
Cr
R
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Visitor Education Center
Lower Falls
Upper Falls
NORTH
ABSAROKA
WILDERNESS
RACE LOCATION
AT
Y
12 mi
19 km
A
So
IM
E
CA
D
AN
2
ws
West West
20 Yellowstone Entrance
st
29 mi
47 km
Northeast Entrance
to Red Lodge
69 mi
111 km
The
Thunderer
X
LL
GR
w
Canyon Village
Virginia
Cascade
M
O
A
West Yellowstone
to Ashton
60 mi
97 km
West Yellowstone Visitor
Information Center
Ice
Lake
Steamboat Geyser
V
3
See detail above
llo
r
KEY
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Museum and
Information Station
NORRIS GEYSER BASIN
N
on
Trout Lake
9583 ft
2921 m
M
O
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Druid Peak
A
IS
8859 ft
2700 m
Washburn
Hot Springs
Overlook
n
bo River
1
Dunraven Pass
Cascade
Lake
Grebe
Lake
ve
L
Wolf
Lake
E
GE
RID
D
Mount Washburn
10243 ft
3122 m
G E
9397 ft
2864 m
Museum of the
National Park Ranger
Nymph
Lake
N
Ri
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A
A
Observation Peak
7526 ft 2311 m
M
Chittenden
Road
Pebble Creek
Yellowstone
Association
Institute
ar
IM
Twin
Lakes
Norris
19 mi
31 km
er
Road between Tower Fall
and Canyon Village is closed
mid-October to late May
R
Roaring Mountain
287
k
N
7383 ft
2250 m
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SP
212
10928 ft
3331 m
10404 ft
3171 m
C
Obsidian Cliff
R
191
132 ft
40 m
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Antelope Cre
Beaver
Lake
Grizzly
Lake
k
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Gneiss
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w
To
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10336 ft
3150 m
Cr
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C
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Mount Holmes
Lam
Tower Fall
Tower
Fall
S H
W A
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C
9894 ft
3016 m
Hebgen
Lake
La k
k
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Dome Mountain
McBride
Lake
7365 ft
2245 m
Abiathar
Peak
Barronette
Peak
Slough Creek
1911 m
9525 ft
2903 m
21 mi
34 km
Northeast Entrance
Tower-Roosevelt
6270 ft
Floating
Island
Lake
Prospect Peak
a
d
ian
u
Roosevelt Lodge
Sheepeater Cliff
Indian Creek
k
tea
Petrified Tree
Lav
In
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Pla
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Cr
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LOW
W IL K
PAR
Antler
Peak
10023ft
3055m
C
her
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BLACKTAIL DEER
PLATEAU
er
18 mi
29 km
one-way
S
N
r
Pant
kta
Wraith
Falls
2
Swan
Lake
iv
Phantom
Lake
ac
Dr
ve
9944 ft
3031 m
31 mi
50 km
Golden
Gate
Bl
Road between Gardiner and
Cooke City is open all year
Silver
Gate
A
Ri
Quadrant
Mountain
FOREST
en
Blacktail
Pond
Undine
Falls
Bunsen
Peak
8564 ft
2610 m
MONTANA
WYOMING
8048 ft
2453 m
Cooke
City
R
r
9885 ft
3013 m
Road closed from
early November
to mid-April
Forces of the
Northen Range
e
a
7841 ft
2390 m
8363 ft
2549 m
l o w s t o ne
R
Park Headquarters
ne
GALLATIN
He b g
Mount Everts
See
detail
above
rd
E
N G
R A
191
287
ar
Albright Visitor Center
Little Quadrant
Mountain
West Yellowstone to
Earthquake Lake
Visitor Center
28 mi
45 km
Ye l
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
G
Colter Pass
O
k
Hellroaring
Mountain
5 mi
8 km
one-way
10969 ft
3343 m
Road between Gardiner and
Cooke City is open all year
Blackt
ail D
eer
Cr
ee
Electric Peak
Be
eek
Cr
F
Cr
an
5314 ft
1620 m
Mammoth Hot Springs
Beartooth Highway
closed from midOctober to late May
A
Sportsman
Lake
LEE
METCALF
WILDERNESS
NATIONAL
Roosevelt Arch
North Entrance
A
K
i
no
water
N
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me
S
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WILDERNESS
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ABSAROKA - BEARTOOTH
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West Yellowstone
to Bozeman
90 mi
145 km
West Yellowstone
to Big Sky
48 mi
77 km
From mid-December to mid-March, oversnow vehicles may be used only on the unplowed, groomed
park roads. Call park headquarters for regulations or
check the park website, www.nps.gov/yell.
Unpaved road
5 mi
8 km
Distance indicator
One-way road
Boating
Permits are required for
all watercraft; ask at ranger
stations. Areas closed to
watercraft include all rivers
except Lewis River between
Lewis and Shoshone lakes.
Geothermal feature
Boating allowed
Trail or boardwalk
5 mph zone
Day-use hiking/
bicycling trail
(ask for more information)
Hand-propelled
craft only
Fishing
Firearms
Backcountry Use
Accessibility
A Yellowstone National
Park fishing permit is
required. State permits
are not valid in the park
and state regulations do
not apply.
Get trail maps and permits,
required for backcountry
camping, at most ranger
stations. Do not use this
map for backcountry
hiking. There are almost
1,000 miles of trails.
You are responsible for knowing
and following federal and state
(WY, MT, ID) laws that govern
firearms and weapons within
the park. Find information
at www.nps.gov/yell.
We strive to make facilities,
services, and programs accessible to all. Service animals are
allowed but require a permit in
the backcountry. Find information at visitor centers and on
our website.
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CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION
JUNE 11, 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 that 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! Must be sent
within 72 hours of the race. Photo 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 backgrond that shows you actually completed the hike
Following the 2016 Yellowstone 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 Osprey Falls and
is an example of what yours should
look like (for both the Clubs AND the
Trifecta).
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MT WASHBURN
MT. WASHBURN CLUB
Difficulty: Moderate
Total Mileage: 6.4 mi
Type of Hike: Out and Back
Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft
THERE IS A CHANCE WASHBURN COULD
STILL HAVE SNOW PACK DURING RACE
WEEKEND.
OSPREY FALLS
OSPREY CLUB
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Total Mileage: 8.8 mi
Type of Hike: Out and Back
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
FROM GRASSLANDS TO CANYONS AND
VIEWS OF THE FALLS
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Mt. Washburn is located in the
northeast section of the park. The
views from the lookout are some of
the best in all the park. After leaving
the parking lot at Dunraven Pass
you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone,
the Hayden Valley, and the Grand
Tetons farther to the south. The trail
has several switchbacks, offering
different and unique views. The trail
is likely to have some spots covered
in snow (around mile 2.5 is where
the most snow-pack is). It should still
be hikeable, but you should check
conditions before attempting this
hike. Snow-pack might make it very
difficult.
The hike to Osprey Falls starts 5
miles south of Mammoth on the
Old Bunsen Peak Road Trail and is
8 miles round trip. The trail follows
the old roadbed for 2.5 miles through
grassland and burnt forest. The trail
veers off the old road and follows
the rim of Sheepeater Canyon before
descending in a series of switchbacks
to the bottom. The switchbacks are
VERY thin, sometimes less than a
foot wide. The trail ends about 30
feet from the falls, but previous
hikers say you can hike to the base
if you’re cautious. The altitude is
high and the climate is dry. Bring
lots of water. We also recommend
starting earlier in the day.
CLUBS & TRIFECTA INFORMATION
THE YELLOWSTONE TRIFECTA
There are 3 different activities- all which 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
1) OLD FAITHFUL
Watch Old Faithful Erupt! Old Faithful is the most
famous and celebrated geyser in the world. The
1870 Washburn Expedition camped near Old
Faithful and discovered the geyser had frequent
and regular eruptions over 100 feet. They dubbed
the geyser Old Faithful. It erupts once approximately every 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the
duration of the previous eruption. Schedules for
predicted eruptions are posted in the NPS buildings near Old Faithful.
JUNE 11, 2016
us 72 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: OLD FAITHFUL, SEE A BISON, AND ARTIST POINT.
2) SEE A BISON
You can’t leave Yellowstone without seeing bison!
Yellowstone is the only place in the U.S. where
bison have lived continuously since prehistoric
times. While you might be able to find bison in
any area of Yellowstone, check out Lamar Valley
for a variety of wildlife viewing! Lamar Valley is
a wide, expansive valley in sort of a remote
north-eastern corner of the park. Take your
picture with a bison... but do not approach the
animals!
3) ARTIST POINT
Artist Point is just a short hike off of south rim
drive, and offers very popular and iconic views of
the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Lower
Falls.
*Please take these hikes seriously, and act responsibly. It
is not intended to be accessible to everyone. Also, bring
more water than you think you need. In June, there
may still be snow packed on the trail. We can’t really
anticipate what the weather will be like at that time of
year, but are hoping it will be clear. Depending on the
weather you may want to bring yak tracks or equivalent.
Check the NPS website to help plan your hike 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
environnment. Leave nothing but footprints, and be
careful!
PARK INFORMATION
All visitors are required to purchase a pass in
order to enter Yellowstone National Park. Park
shuttles will be running. 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.
Yellowstone is a big park. It would be difficult to
get around without a car, but the best things are
seen on foot. Visit www.nps.gov/yell for more
information and to help plan your visit.
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NPS CENTENNIAL
JUNE 11, 2016
There are 84 million acres
of cherished landscapes,
ecosystems, and historic sites
in America’s over 400 national
parks – and they all belong to
you. From Yellowstone to the
Grand Canyon, Gettysburg
to Golden Gate, our national
parks would not exist without
the dedication, foresight,
and generosity of Americans
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.
throughout history.
stevegee r/ i Sto ck.
This is your land. Join us.
nationalparks.org
Make your next national park experience
unforgettable. Download the National Park
Foundation’s FREE Owner’s Guide and more
at nationalparks.org/ownersguide.
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
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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
JUNE 11, 2016
MEET THE TEAM
SALEM STANLEY
Founder
Favorite Course: Grand Canyon
YS Activity: Boat ride on Yellowstone Lake
Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter
DEHN CRAIG
Customer Experience - Marketing
Favorite Course: Lake Powell
YS Activity: Looking down on Grand Prismatic
Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter & Huckleberry ice cream from City Creamery
LYLE ANDERSON
Director of Race Operations
Favorite Course: Grand Canyon
YS Activity: Old Faithful
Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter
CHERIE SANTIAGO
Customer Service
Favorite Course: Yellowstone
YS Activity: Nature’s canvas of the Grand Prismatic
Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter or Tacos
on the Bus
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM
LUCID IMAGES
AMY NICHTER
Local Support & Partnerships
Favorite Course: Zion
YS Activity: Watching Old Faithful erupt
Food at YS: I haven’t eaten in West Yellowstone yet
MEGAN STANLEY
Merchandise
Favorite Course: Rocky Mountain
YS Activity: Grand Prismatic & discovering something
new every time I visit Yellowstone
Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter
ROBIN RODGERS
Communications
Favorite Course: Lake Powell
YS Activity: Hiking up the nearby hill for an aerial view
of the Grand Prismatic
Food at YS: Jalapeño wontons at Slippery Otter
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.
FREE PHOTO
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 #yshalf. 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
#YSHALF
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ULTRA ADVENTURES
VIRTUAL RUNNING CLUB
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 2016 at one of the seven
trails for a half or 50/100 miler! Use the discount code VR2016 to save
$10 when registering for any distance!
Of all the paths you take in life,
make sure a few of them are
dirt.
-John Muir
JUNE 11, 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!
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.GRANDCIRCLETRAILS.COM
WWW.VIRTUALRUNNINGCLUB.COM
TRAILFEST
3 PARKS, 3 TRAILS, 1 PARTY!
Vacation Races is proud to announce
our newest series: Grand Circle
Trailfest! 2016 is our innagural 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, and
WWW.THETRAILFEST.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.
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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
“A once-in-a-lifetime fitness retreat for women!”
-Shape Magazine, March 2015
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
JUNE 11, 2016
RESTAURANT PARTNERS
RUNNING BEAR PANCAKE HOUSE IS
OFFERING 10% OFF ENTIRE BILL FOR
RUNNERS & FAMILY
Friday-Sunday of race weekend, be sure to show
your bib, and get 10% your entire party! They’re
open for breakfast and lunch and are known for
their delicious pancakes. They offer family
style dining and a kids menu.
Running Bear Pancake House
538 Madison Ave
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone (406) 646-7703
www.runningbearph.com
Inspired by the natural beauty of Yellowstone,
the Branch Restaurant celebrates “Open Range
Cuisine” where beef and game dishes are infused
with local flavor and enjoyed with a selection of
regional microbrews and hand-crafted premium
cocktails. They aren’t offering a runner discount,
but this one of the finest dining experiences in the
area.
The Branch
315 Yellowstone Ave
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646-7365
www.visityellowstonepark.com/the-branchrestaurant-and-bar
SLIPPERY OTTER PUB
While not offering any runner discounts directly,
they have donated some giveaways in support of
the race. Also, their Jalapeño Poppers with
huckleberry sauce will change your life.
Slippery Otter Pub
139 N Canyon St
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone: (406) 646-7050
ACTIVITIES
FREE HEEL AND WHEEL
BIKE RENTALS
​ reeheel and Wheel specializes in bicycling, cross
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country skiing, and outdoor accessories. Located
1/2 block from the west entrance to Yellowstone
National Park. Have a seat at thier espresso bar
and plan your next outdoor adventure.
Freeheel and Wheel
33 Yellowstone Ave
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone (406) 646-7744
www.freeheelandwheel.com
GRIZZLY & WOLF DISCOVERY CENTER GROUP
RATE PRICE FOR RUNNERS
Friday-Sunday of race weekend, runners show
your bib and get the Group Rate price for
admission. Satisfy Your Wild Curiosity – See Live
Bears and Wolves! The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery
Center is an AZA accredited Not-for-Profit, wildlife
park and educational facility. The Center offers
every visitor to Yellowstone a chance to uniquely
experience the world of grizzly bears and gray
wolves.
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
201 S Canyon St
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Phone (406) 646-7001
www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org
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JUNE 11, 2016
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VACATION RACES INFORMATION
JUNE 11, 2016
NATIONAL PARK HALF MARATHON SERIES
Don’t stop at Yellowstone! We have 8 more
National Park Half Marathons on the calendar!
This year includes several 5Ks, Double Races, and
our Caldera Triple (Grand Teton Half Marathon,
Yellowstone 5K, and Yellowstone Half Marathon)!
the Everglades Half Marathon! Our goal is to put
on beautiful half marathons and get people to visit
and enjoy our amazing national parks.
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,
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!
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APRIL 1ST 2017!!
Springdale, UT
Runner Cap: 2,500
6545 ft/631 ft
CLUB HIKE
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RUNNING
62°
36°
5TH YEAR
SKELETON POINT
58°
31°
4TH YEAR
BRADLEY LAKE
TABLE MOUNTAIN
AMPHITHEATER LAKE
67°
35°
2ND YEAR
MT WASBURN
OSPREY FALLS
67°
35°
3RD YEAR
HALLETT PEAK
CHASM LAKE
79°
47°
4TH YEAR
80°
56°
3RD YEAR
HALF DOME
NEVADA FALLS
77°
44°
2ND YEAR
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70°
47°
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Tusayan, AZ
Runner Cap: 2,000
GRAND TETON
JUNE 4TH
Jackson Hole, WY
Runner Cap: 2,500
6651 ft/279 ft
6169 ft/580 ft
YELLOWSTONE
JUNE 11TH
West Yellowstone, MT
Runner Cap: 2,500
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
JULY 30TH
6665 ft/361 ft
7505 ft/844 ft
Estes Park, CO
Runner Cap: 2,500
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
SEPTEMBER 10TH
Townsend, TN
Runner Cap: 2,500
893 ft/364 ft
Bass Lake, CA
Runner Cap: 2,500
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YOSEMITE
OCTOBER 8TH
CHIMNEY TOPS
5448 ft/486 ft
LAKE POWELL
OCTOBER 15TH
Page, AZ
Runner Cap: 2,500
4361 ft/151 ft
EVERGLADES
NOVEMBER 19TH
Everglades NP, FL
Runner Cap: 1,000
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