Yosemite Half Marathon
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 6:00AM PDT
- Location Bass Lake, California
- Price Free - $170.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Yosemite Half Marathon on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Bass Lake in Madera, California, this mostly-downhill race offers a scenic course that winds through the picturesque Sierra National Forest, just a stone's throw from the iconic Yosemite National Park. As participants make their way to the finish line, they'll be treated to breathtaking views of the lush landscape, with the lake brimming with water and waterfalls cascading beautifully, making May the perfect time to visit.
This point-to-point race features a mixed terrain of both road and trail, ensuring a diverse and exciting running experience for all participants. The Yosemite Half Marathon is known for its popularity and sells out quickly each year, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Lace up your running shoes, register today, and join fellow enthusiasts in celebrating the beauty of nature while achieving your racing goals!
This point-to-point race features a mixed terrain of both road and trail, ensuring a diverse and exciting running experience for all participants. The Yosemite Half Marathon is known for its popularity and sells out quickly each year, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible event. Lace up your running shoes, register today, and join fellow enthusiasts in celebrating the beauty of nature while achieving your racing goals!
Organiser's Description
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!
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!
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $10.60 Fee & Race Shirt (Select a Size)
Sat 9th May 2026 (6:00AM PDT)
$170.60
This is a fast, scenic course through the Sierra National Forest just outside Yosemite National Park! Enjoy a peaceful 5-mile run through the trees, a fast 5-mile descent, and a beautiful 3-mile jaunt around Bass Lake. -
Charity Bib
Incl. Race Shirt (Select a Size)
Sat 9th May 2026 (6:00AM PDT)
Free
Accomplish more with a charity bib for this event! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $1,000 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the WP official community partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be required to pay the difference between the fundraising minimum and your total raised. All donations are final. All your choice charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies. -
Pacer
Sat 9th May 2026 (6:00AM PDT)
Free
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