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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | May 8, 20276:00 AM | $210 | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
At $210, entry is about 320 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:56 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 6:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Sierra National Forest above Bass Lake, finishing at Recreation Point, Bass Lake, CA
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
What runners should know about Yosemite Half Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
The expo is at Recreation Point Campground on Friday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On race day lots open at 4:00 a.m., shuttles load from 4:20 a.m., the race starts at 6:00 a.m., awards are at 10:15 a.m., and the finish closes at 11:30 a.m.
Course
About 300 feet of climbing and 2,285 feet of descent on a mix of dirt and pavement, with five aid stations and a 4 hour limit. The first 5 miles run through the trees, the next 5 are fast downhill, and the last 3 circle Bass Lake.
Parking and travel
No parking or drop off at the start. Park in Oakhurst (Yosemite High School, Oakhurst Elementary or the church lot) and ride a shuttle, 4:20 to 6:40 a.m. A single 4:20 a.m. shuttle serves Bass Lake area lodging. Return shuttles run from 8 a.m.
More from the race
Runners can reserve a spot at the race's group campground at Recreation Point, next to the finish, with a 4:20 a.m. shuttle to the start. RVs and trailers are not allowed.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (vacationraces.com/yosemite, vacationraces.com/calendar), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A Vacation Races half marathon in the Sierra National Forest just south of Yosemite National Park. The point to point route starts on fire roads and trail, drops on a long, fast paved descent, and ends with a few miles along Bass Lake to Recreation Point.