Yosemite Half Marathon
About this race
The Yosemite Half is a mostly-downhill, scenic course through the Sierra National Forest just outside Yosemite National Park, finishing right in front of beautiful Bass Lake. In May, the lake is full and the waterfalls are pumping, so there is truly no better time to visit!
Race Details
Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Bass Lake, CA
Terrain: Mixed, road and trail
Course type: Point-to-point
The Yosemite Half Marathon sells out quickly every year, so don't wait. Register today and join us!
Join fellow runners on May 12, 2018 for the Yosemite Half Marathon. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Bass Lake.
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Yosemite Half Marathon
The first 5 miles of our course will start on Fire Rd and is on a rough terrain trail. There is no steep uphill or downhill here, but it’s not exactly flat either. The last 8.1 miles are identical to our inaugural course. Miles 6-10 are a fast downhill descent on a beautifully paved road. Then after crossing RD-274 (Malum Ridge Rd), you will turn right on N Shore Road. You will run on N Shore Road around Bass Lake until about mile 12.25. From there you will take a left on S Shore Rd. The race will finish at Recreation Point. This event is produced by Vacation Races and is the second race of the year in the National Park Half Marathon Series. The course runs about 10 miles south of Yosemite National Park in Bass Lake, CA. Most of the pre and post-race activities will be held in Bass Lake and nearby Oakhurst, CA.
Yosemite Half Marathon Charity Bibs - $1000 fundraising commitment
This event is produced by Vacation Races and is the second race of the year in the National Park Half Marathon Series. The course runs about 10 miles south of Yosemite National Park in Bass lake, CA. Most of the pre and post-race activities will be held in Bass Lake and nearby Oakhurst, CA. To get one of the charity bibs you will need to raise $1000. 100% of the money raised will go to our partner the National Park Foundation and benefits the parks! Once you sign up for the charity bib, you're committed to raising all of the $1000, so please do not take this lightly. You have until May 1st to raise a total of $1000. At that point, if you are short of meeting the goal, you will be charged the remainder. All donations are final.
Yosemite Half Marathon - Sierra Club
This registration is for The Sierra Club - Charity Bib Registrations. You are promising to fundraise for The Sierra Club.
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About Bass Lake
Yosemite Half Marathon takes place in Bass Lake, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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