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!

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!

Schedule:

4:00 am - Parking lots open
4:20 am - First shuttles load
4:45 am - Bib pickup opens near the start line
5:50 am - First runners line up & last call for gear check
5:40 am - National Anthem
5:45 am - Yosemite Half Marathon Begins
6:40 am - Last shuttle leaves from Oakhurst
7:30 am - Last wave of runners begin their race
8:00 am - Spectator & return shuttles begin from Oakhurst to the finish line (round-trip pickups)
10:15 am - Awards Ceremony
11:30 am - Finish line cutoff

Course Info:

The first 5 miles of our course will start on Fire Rd. You'll run on a dirt trail through the beautiful pines of the Sierra National Forest. There is no steep uphill or downhill here, but expect rolling terrain.

Miles 6-10 are a fast downhill descent on a wide paved road. Then after crossing RD-274 (Malum Ridge Rd) you will reach Bass Lake and 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 and finish on dirt trail again.

The race will finish at Recreation Point Campground right on the lake! Cool off in the water and enjoy the rest of your day.

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Awards:

Place medals will be given to the top 5 male, female, and non-binary 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. As of yet, we do not offer non-binary age group awards.

There will be finisher medals for everyone who finishes the race.

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