Yosemite Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Yosemite Half Marathon is a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) held May 9, 2026, at Bass Lake, California. The point-to-point course mixes paved road and packed dirt trail with a reported elevation gain of 449 feet and a maximum elevation of 5,448 feet. The course has a 4-hour time limit (about 18.5 minutes per mile). Aid stations are cup-free; the course will have about five stations offering water, electrolyte drink, gels, toilets and basic first aid, and a medic will be stationed at the finish. Place and finisher medals are awarded, with overall and age-group awards for multiple categories.
Course and logistics
- First 5 miles - packed dirt trail through the pines of the Sierra National Forest.
- Miles 6-10 - fast downhill on a wide paved road.
- Final 3 miles - N Shore Road loop around Bass Lake, finishing on a dirt trail.
The race finishes at Recreation Point Campground on Bass Lake, which is also the site of the race expo and a Vacation Races campground. Shuttle service runs between Oakhurst locations and Bass Lake pickup points; parking is limited near Bass Lake and additional parking with shuttle access is available in Oakhurst. The event uses a timed-entry system for Yosemite National Park on some days; participants should plan park visits accordingly. The expo and bib pickup are held the day before the race at Recreation Point Campground. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.