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Welcome to Yellowstone
Meet the Team
Event Schedule
Race Information
The Course
Parking & Finish Line
5K Info
Spectator Info
Expo Info
Area Info
Park Info
Washburn Club
Osprey Club
Yellowstone Trifecta
Partner Restaurant
Connect Online (social media)
Runner Demographics
Race check list
Post-Race Information
Bib Info
Cup-Free Info
Photography
Timing Specifics
The Doubles
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WELCOME TO YELLOWSTONE
Welcome to Yellowstone National Park! 2014 was our inaugural event. The response was overwhelming. We’re excited to be back this year and we’re so happy you decided to come run with
us! Last year we came here with a half marathon, and this year we’re back in full force with the
addition of a 5K! To those of you completing one of our Doubles this weekend, you’re incredible!
Did you know Yellowstone National Park was our country’s first national park? It’s 143 years
old! But what’s truly amazing about this park is how much it has to offer. You can barely drive
through the park without seeing impressive wildlife. Bison, elk, wolves, bears (to name a few)
all find a home here. Looking for forests and mountains? Yellowstone has those. Waterfalls? How
about the Little Grand Canyon. And the park doesn’t stop there. The world famous geyser, Old
Faithful, is here, along with geysers and hot springs that will make you feel like you’ve stepped
on to another planet. It’s incredible!
“You’d be hard pressed to find something that was a purer expression of the democratic impulse, in
setting aside land, not for the privileged, not for the kings and nobility, but for everybody. For all
time.” This sentiment is reinforced in the words carved into Roosevelt Arch at the north entrance
of the park. On it, reads, “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.” Swing up that way to
pay the arch a visit if you have the time.
We hope you enjoy your time here, and that you take full advantage of this incredible park and
create memories.
Happy exploring!
Salem, Dehn, Lyle, Cherie, Megan S, Robin, Megan W
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SALEM STANLEY -
Founder
Salem Stanley is the President and Founder of Vacation Races. He loves the
personal growth that comes from athletics and physical challenges. He also
is in love with National Parks. He received a BA in Business from Southern
Virginia University where he was an All-American track athlete. He recently
graduated with an MBA from BYU.
DEHN CRAIG -
Customer Experience - Marketing
Dehn ran track in high school and was the high school hurdle coach while
still a student. After working in video production and getting an Engineering
degree followed by an MBA (where he and Salem met), Dehn has finally
found a home as our Marketing and Creative Director. He loves exploring the
national parks with his beautiful wife and four Junior Rangers.
LYLE ANDERSON -
Race Operations
Lyle was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on his 30th birthday and was
told that in 5 to 10 years he could be in a wheelchair. Lyle, now 37, has ran
9 Marathons, about 43 – 1/2 Marathons and has completed 8 – 1/2 Ironman
distance races and 2 – full distance Ironman events. One of them being the
Ironman World Championship in 2013 in Kona, HI.
CHERIE SANTIAGO -
Customer Service
Cherie may live in Southern Utah but her soul still lives in Southern California where she grew up surfing and sailing in the sun. She can be spotted
running or biking around the trails or biking through Zion National Park to
find more trails to run on. Cherie has been working with us on our race crew
since our inaugural run in Zion. You can’t spell customer service with out CS!
MEGAN WHEELER -
Sponsorship and Expo
Megan began swimming at the age of 5. At the age of 16, Megan’s swimming
career was cut short just before she attended Olympic Trials. Megan went on
to swim at University of Southern California for two years before transferring
to Eastern Washington University and graduating with a degree in Recreation
Management. Even after Megan’s fourth shoulder surgery her passion for athletics has only grown, and she still enjoys a number of challenging activities
including running, triathlons, and exploring the outdoors around the world.
MEGAN STANLEY -
Merchandise
Megan has been running since middle school and ran track and cross country
in high school and college. She studied Physical Education and Recreation
Administration at SVU and went on to coach high school cross country and
track. She loves the outdoors and staying active with her family.
ROBIN RODGERS -
Communications
Robin is an Army Brat who graduated from BYU with a degree in Communications. She’s a recreational runner and a recent fan of half-marathons.
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Friday
10:00 AM
Saturday
Packet pickup (Half Marathon & 5K) and Race
Expo start.
6:00 PM
Race Expo ends (5K bibs
no longer available).
6:30 PM
5K Bibs at start line.
7:00 PM
1/2 Marathon Packet
pickup closes.
7:15 PM
5K bib pickup ends /
Runners line up.
7:30 PM
5K Starts!
RACE EXPO - The expo will be held at the West
Yellowstone Holiday Inn (315 Yellowstone Ave,
West Yellowstone, MT). 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!
5:38 AM
Sunrise
6:00 AM
Open starting line parking.
Runners can pick up bibs.
6:30 AM
First prize raffle (every 5
minutes).
7:15 AM
Cars parking should be in
start line parking lot.
7:30 AM
Last prize raffle.
Start line parking lot
closes. Hard cutoff. Pacers
line up.
7:45 AM
Runners line up / Last call
for gear check.
7:55 AM
National Anthem
8:00 AM
Race starts! All divisions.
10:45 AM
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 6:00 PM. We will then move everything 5K related over to the start line. You will
then be able to pick up your 5K bib at the start
line from 6:30 - 7:15 PM. You will not be able to
get your 5K bib between 6:00-6:30 PM
Awards Ceremony
PARKING - There will be plenty of parking at the
start line, but please get there early to avoid any
rush. The start and the finish are the same place.
You can even walk from some hotels in town.
*see page 8 for parking map
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THE COURSE
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 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.
THE 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 (ft) - You can see the elevation map below. The overall elevation change on the course is
marginal, but there is a challenging hill between mile 5 and 7.
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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.
OTHER COURSE INFO - Please stay on the
course. Do not step off the course, there will be
car traffic in spots. The last stretch up Spring
Gulch will not be closed to traffic. Although it
isn’t a very busy road, there may be the occasional vehicle you will need to look out for.
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 7:30 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.
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.
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.
Recovery 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.
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.
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ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING
COURSE RECORD - 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.
Walter Brown
South Jordan, UT
1:25:32
Lauren Tippets,
Los Altos, CA
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1:34:53
PARKING
AND
FINISH LINE STAGING
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 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.
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.
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AREA
AWARDS
Spectators and runners are welcome around
the finish line to cheer on runners.
If you weren’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!
The awards ceremony will take place at the
stage just south of the finish line and will begin
at 10:45 AM.
You will need to return your timing chip at the
end of the race. We will have buckets and clippers all over the finish area so you can remove
them and drop them in the bucket when you
are ready.
If you checked gear at the start of the race, you
will be able to pick it up just south of the finish
line.
Lucid Images (our event photographers) will
have a designated spot in 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 finish line will have restrooms and water
as well as a recovery food box, chocolate milk,
and bananas for 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.
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THE COURSE - The course is
a 3.1 mile run partly through
town and partly through the
forest on a groomed trail.
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!
BIB PICK UP - Runners can pick up their bibs at
the expo or at the start line before the race. The
expo will be held at the West Yellowstone Holliday Inn (315 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone,
MT) the day of the race (June 12th). 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!
PARKING, ETC. - All other race info like parking,
etc. will be similar to the rest of race weekend.
You can pick up your 5K bib at the expo until
6:00 PM. We will then move everything 5K related over to the start line. You will then be able
to pick up your 5K bib at the start line from 6:30
- 7:15 PM. You will not be able to get your 5K bib
between 6:00-6:30 PM
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SPECTATOR INFORMATION
EXPO INFORMATION
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.
The expo will be held at the West Yellowstone
Holiday Inn (315 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT). 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!
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.
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 6:00 PM. We will then move everything 5K related over to the start line. You will
then be able to pick up your 5K bib at the start
line from 6:30 - 7:15 PM. You will not be able to
get your 5K bib between 6:00-6:30 PM
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.
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 merch store.
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PARK INFO
Yellowstone National Park
All visitors are required to purchase a pass in order to enter Grand Canyon
National Park. Park shuttles will be running.
Private Vehicle:
Per Person:
Annual Pass:
$25 (valid for 7 days)
$12 (valid for 7 days)
$80 (grants entrance to every
National Park in the country)
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.
Yellowstone is a big park. It would be difficult to get around without a car, but the best things are seen
on foot. We’ve broken the park into 4 quadrants and listed some of our recommendations. This is by no
means a comprehensive guide, but hopefully it helps as you plan your stay.
QUADRANT III - Northwest corner.
• Mammoth Hot Springs
• Norris Geyser Basin
QUADRANT IV - Northeast corner.
• Inspiration Point
• Tower Falls
• Mt Washburn
• Lamar Valley
• Grand Canyon
QUADRANT I - Southwest corner.
• Firehole Canyon Drive • Old Faithful
• Midway Geyser Basin • Opal Pool
• Grand Prismatic Spring • Turquoise Pool...
QUADRANT II - Southeast corner.
• West Thumb Geyser Basin
• Yellowstone Lake
• Uncle Tom’s Trail
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MT WASHBURN CLUB
Our club hikes are a salute to the hardcore among us. We want to
reward anyone who completes a designated club hike after the race.
To join the Washburn Club, submit a picture of yourself at the summit
of Mt. Washburn within 72 hours of the end of the race which includes:
1) A clear view of your face
2) Your bib with bib numbers clearly visible
3) Your finisher medal in plain view
Mt Washburn - Mt. Washburn is located in the northeast
section of the park. It is a 6.2 mile out and back hike with
a total elevation gain of 1,400 ft. 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. You can read a detailed hike description here.
*These hikes are challenging and should only be attempted if the hiker feels able and prepared.
Please take the hike seriously, and do not act irresponsibly if you decide to attempt the hike. It is
not intended to be accessible to everyone. Weather can be unpredictable. Wear layers.
OSPREY CLUB
A second hike is meant to provide a runner with options. The same
rules apply: you must complete the hike within 72 hours of finishing the
race. Submit a photo of yourself at the falls which clearly shows your medal
and your bib.
Osprey Falls - 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.
There are about 11 switchbacks in total, amounting to a
mile of trail. 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
of the falls if you’re cautious. You should bring WAY more
water than you think you need. The altitude is high and
the climate is dry. We would also recommend starting
earlier in the day.
* You can read a detailed hike description here.
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Mt Washburn
Difficulty: Moderate
Total Mileage: 6.4 mi /10.2 km round-trip
Type of Hike: Out and back
Elevation Gain: 1,400 ft.
Trailhead Elevation = 8,838 ft.
Lookout Elevation = 10,243 ft.
Trailhead Coordinates
Latitude: 44.784432
Longitude: -110.453871
Summit Coordinates
Latitude: 44.797402
Longitude: -110.433835
Osprey Falls
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Total Mileage: 8.8 mi /14.1 km round-trip
Type of Hike: Out and back
Elevation Gain: 800 ft.
Trailhead Elevation = 7,200 ft.
Canyon Elevation = 6,400 ft.
Trailhead Coordinates
Latitude: 44.932329
Longitude: -110.728111
Waterfall Coordinates
Latitude: 44.929827
All runners that join the Washburn Club & Osprey
Club will receive 50% OFF next year’s race entry!
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.
WASHBURN CLUB SUBMISSION FORM
www.yellowstonehalfmarathon.com/washburn
OSPREY CLUB SUBMISSION FORM
www.yellowstonehalfmarathon.com/osprey
YELLOWSTONE TRIFECTA SUBMISSION FORM
www.yellowstonehalfmarathon.com/trifecta
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YELLOWSTONE TRIFECTA
The Yellowstone Trifecta is comprised of 3 different activities. You must complete all 3 in order to
complete the Trifecta. 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 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, but are doable with children. The 3 activities that makeup the Trifecta are:
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.
2 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’s 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.
It was difficult to pick just three activities for the Trifecta. For more of our recommendations of sites to
see in the park check out our quadrant breakdown on page 14.
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Partnering
RESTAURANTS
We have a few restaurants that are supporting the race in one way or another. Below are the restaurants and what special deals they are offering.
Running Bear Pancake House - The Running Bear Pancake House will be offering
10% off Friday through Sunday to runners - be sure to show your bib! They’re open
for breakfast and lunch and are known for their delicious pancakes. They offer family
style dining and a kids menu.
40 Dunraven Street, West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-7703 · www.runningbearph.com
The Branch - “Open range cuisine” - See add below for details on specials.
315 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-7365
The Slippery Otter - 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.
139 N Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT
(406) 646-7050
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We will be making a slide show 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 our favorite photos.
Look for places to take a picture at the expo, volunteering, on the course, at the finish line, exploring
the park, having a recovery meal/drink, celebrating with friends, camping, driving to or from the
race... we want to share the weekend with you!
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Age Divisions
36%
5K Participants
This is their 1st time visiting
Yellowstone National Park
BOYS/MEN
<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 75<
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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 5
teams will also receive a place medal.
*If you qualify for a place medal but are not present at the awards ceremony to receive it we will happily ship it to you. Go to our website and request your medal and pay the cost of shipping (about $8).
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RACE DAY CHECK LIST
RACE DAY
PRE-RACE
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Train
Bib and timing chip
Directions to hotel/campsite
Cup Free Hydration (Hydrapouch, hand
held, water bottle, pack, etc.)
Directions to race expo
Running Shoes
Directions to race start/finish
Socks
Photo ID
Sunglasses
Valid Military ID (if you registered with a
Military Discount)
Hat/Visor
Study the race course
Recovery plan
Enjoy the park!
POST-RACE INFORMATION
COMPETITOR RESPONSIBILITIES
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
• Be courteous to other runners. Practice good
etiquette.
• Headphones are allowed on the course, though
we encourage you to enjoy the peaceful sounds
of nature and make friends with other runners.
Do not play your music without headphones for all
to hear.
• Each runner will receive a timing chip. This
timing chip should be securely attached to your
shoe and should be returned after the race.
NO CHIP = NO TIME.
• Food is not for spectators. Please be courteous
and limit yourself to one recovery box, one
banana, and one chocolate milk. Thank you!
• Lucid Images will be taking photos at the start
line, on the course, and at the finish line.
• 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 are usually available on Lucid Images
website the Wednesday or Thursday following
the race. We will send out an email to notify all
runners and post it on Facebook
• Smile!
LOST & FOUND
• 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 the day or two
after the race. They will also be available on our
website.
RACE RESULTS
• There is no official lost & found. If we find
lost items we will hold onto them and you can
contact us at info@vacationraces.com
• 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.
POST-RACE SURVEY
• Within a week of race day we will be sending
out a post-race 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 valuable insight into what we are doing well
and what we need to improve. We love our runners and couldn’t improve our race series without
your feedback. Please watch for the email.
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.
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BIB DETAILS
Indicates if you are Military
Grizzly (or wolf) double
participant OR Washburn/
Osprey Club member
Your bib number.
Team name (if you’re on a team)
Your race shirt size
Indicates if you requested a
Hydrapouch when registering.
Turn this in at the start line race morning.
We will have a raffle from 6:30-7:30 AM
CUP-FREE RACING
Having our races so close to the national parks, unnecessary waste and trash is 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.
That being said, 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 the left. Each of these pipes will
provide water from the several speed valves we have
attached. Feel free to practice at the expo!
There will be water at the finish line but no cups!
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.
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RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
from Lucid Images
• 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 are usually available on Lucid Images
website the Wednesday or Thursday following
the race. We will send out an email to notify all
runners and post it on Facebook
• Smile!
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 your makeup or pick up the
pace or otherwise pose for the photo :)
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 finsher
photo. This photo will be made available FOR
FREE to runners!
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TIMING SPECIFICS
What to do with your shoe chip
BEFORE THE RACE
TIMING
AFTER THE RACE
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. The first mile of the trail
is about 10 ft wide. 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
All masters and overall awards will be based
• You will receive your shoe chip with your bib.
• Follow the image by image instructions above
and zip-tie the timing chip to your shoe on race
morning.
• NO CHIP = NO TIME!
on gun time. If you plan to compete for these
• All timing chips must be returned after the
race.
• We will have buckets along with clippers to
remove the timing chip from your shoe all over
the finish area (near the food, before you leave
the runners area, before you enter the parking
lot, etc.)
• Please remove the chip from your shoe and
drop it in one of the buckets. This will be selfserve. Please do it as soon as you’ve got your legs
and feel comfortable to do so (but before you
leave the race and go back to your hotel!).
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What are The Doubles? With the addition in 2015 of the Inaugural Grand Teton Half Marathon AND
the Yellowstone 5K 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, The Doubles provide that justification you were looking for to escape
into nature for a little while.
The Doubles below aren’t just for runners who complete both races. The Doubles are for those who
registered separately for the double. Runners who complete a double will receive a special shirt and
medal (in addition to the finisher medal for the separate races).
The Grizzly Double - The Grizzly Double is a back
to back weekend half marathon race. Runners who
complete The Grizzly Double participated in the
Grand Teton Half on June 6th, then (hopefully)
spent 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 13th they will finish the Yellowstone Half Marathon. Two
half marathons, two Saturdays. A week of exploring in one of the most incredible places in the United
States. Grizzly Double runners will pick up their race packet for both races at the Grand Teton
Half expo. They will get their medal after the Yellowstone Half
The Wolf Double - The Wolf Double is similar to
The Grizzly Double in that it spans two weekends.
On June 12th (the night before the Yellowstone Half
Marathon) we will have our Inaugural Yellowstone
5K!
Runners that participate in the Wolf Double will run
the Grand Teton Half on June 6th, then shake it out
in the Yellowstone 5K on June 12th. Wolf Double
runners will pick up their race packet for both
races at the Grand Teton Half expo. They will get
their special medal after the Yellowstone 5K.
The 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 (6/12) and then compete in the Yellowstone Half Marathon the next morning (6/13).
Bison Double runners will pick up their race
packet for both races at the Yellowstone Half expo.
They will get their special medal after the Half
Marathon.
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POST RACE SURVEY
Watch for our post-race survey email - After each of our races, we like to send out
a survey to all of our runners to find out how their race experience was and how we
can improve. We are a young company, and this being an inaugural event we are
sure to have areas we will want to improve. Your feedback is critical to us and helps
us shape a race experience that future runners will be able to enjoy.
Please watch for our email following the race and take a few minutes to give us some
feedback. We will also have some random prizes to giveaway to several lucky runners who complete the survey including race entries, store merchandise, and more!
Thank you.
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