2024 race medal design for Vacation Races' Grand Teton events
2024 race medal design for Vacation Races' Grand Teton events

Grand Teton

Half Marathon & 5K

Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K

MAY 31-JUNE 1, 2024 | JACKSON, WY
MAY 31-JUNE 1, 2024 | JACKSON, WY
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Possibly our prettiest course ever....you'll run a flat, paved road over the Snake River and through scenic pastures. The final miles lead to a stunning reveal of the Grand Teton mountain range and a picture-perfect finish line. 

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Half Marathon

  • June 1, 2024
  • 6:30 am (MT)
  • Start: Stilson lot (Wilson, WY)

5K Race

  • May 31, 2024
  • 6:00 pm (MT)
  • Start/Finish: Stilson lot (Wilson, WY)

Expo & Bib Pickup

  • May 31, 2024
  • Hours TBD morning thru afternoon
  • Stilson lot (Wilson, WY)
Quick Info
  • Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
  • 68° / 36° F
  • Shuttles to the start line and back from the finish line
  • Wheelchairs or strollers permitted
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"How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! To behold this alone is worth the pains of any excursion a thousand times over." -John Muir

Get to Know Your Half Marathon Course

  • Point-to-Point
  • Flat Paved Course
  • Elevation Gain: 584 ft.
  • Max Elevation: 6,383 ft.

Maps & Elevation

satellite of the Grand Teton Half Marathon course
elevation chart with an elevation gain of 584 feet
Course Description

This is a GREAT course! Possibly our prettiest ever! It’s very scenic and the finish line has some amazing views of the Teton range! You don’t want to miss out on running this.

The race will begin in Wilson, WY. The start line is at the Stilson Lot just off the Teton Pass Hwy at Beckley Park Way. We'll begin by running west with traffic along Teton Pass Hwy (hwy 22) for a little over a mile. We will then take a right on 3rd Street, followed by an immediate right onto Main street crossing HHR Ranch road and jump onto the jogging trail.

We will stay on this beautiful and flat paved trail until we come to Moose Wilson Rd, which we will cross, and run over Snake River using the pedestrian bridge. After crossing the bridge, we will run east against traffic on Teton Pass Hwy (hwy 22) until about mile 6.25. We will then take a left onto Spring Gulch Road where we will stay for the remainder of the race.

The elevation change on the course is marginal. The chart makes it look like a beast, but it is only over a few hundred feet. This will be a slightly challenging, but overwhelmingly beautiful course!

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Pavement

The majority of this course is on a wide paved road. 

Aid Stations (Bring your own cup!)

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All aid stations are cup-free so remember to bring your own hydration solution or request a FREE Nathan reusable cup when you register.

Expect about 6 aid stations on the course near mile 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 12 (Exact locations vary). A medic will be stationed typically at the aid station at or near mile 9. Aid stations include toilets, water, Gnarly Hydrate, Honey Stinger gels, basic first aid supplies, and sometimes more. Cups are not provided on course to help reduce waste.

Additional Details

Interested in running a Double or Quad by combining the half marathon with other races? Click here!

GET INVOLVED

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Fundraise for your chosen race and your registration fee could be waived. All funds go to Wander Project to support efforts in and around the communities that host our events.

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New this year, YOU choose whether the funds you raise support a WP community partner or an organization that matters to you!

Volunteer with Us!

Our volunteers help runners at the race expo, finish line, merchandise tent, and beyond! Join us for a 3-4hr shift and earn a $50 or $100 credit towards a future race (credits can be gifted!) 


HOW TO PREPARE

Train with Vacation Races

FREE custom PDF Training Plan for each half marathon!

No matter what your skill level, when you're pushing your limits it's nice to have a little guidance! We're excited to offer FREE training programs for all levels.

Know Your Guidelines

- Read your race details! Following event rules helps us to put on safe, sustainable events.

- We are a zero-waste event. Please stick to reusable water bottles and avoid bringing disposable items to the race.

- Be courteous towards fellow runners on and off the course.

Join the Community

Vacation Races is honored to have a community of runners who actively support one another! We highly recommend joining one our Facebook groups to get input from other runners, share stories, and learn about the latest updates.

Grand Teton Race Logistics

Come here to prepare for your race weekend!

Race Expo & Bib Pickup

You have a couple of options for picking up your bib and race packet including at the race expo or we can mail it to you. When you register, we ask you to indicate when you plan to pick up your bib. If you plans change, don’t worry about it. We only ask to help us plan in terms of numbers.

Option #1: Race Expo (recommended)
Race expos are held the Friday before the race. They typically run 5-7 hours, allowing you to get your bib at your convenience. 

Option #2: Race Morning (not recommended)
We will have limited race morning packet pickup at the start line (not the shuttle pickup locations). We do not recommend waiting until the morning, but if it cannot be avoided - we understand.

Option #3: Shipped Before the Race
There is a cost of $30 if you want to have your bib and shirt mailed to you. We do this as a convenience for runners not wanting to drive to the area early. You can add a shipped bib to your registration until one month before the race by logging into RunSignup, clicking Manage Registration, and Add Ons.

Refunds: Once your package is shipped, you are officially checked in to the race and no longer qualify for our refund, deferment, or transfer options.

Race Expo

Location: May 31, 2023

Hours: TBD morning thru afternoon

Location: Stilson Lot (1455 Beckley Park Way, Wilson, WY)

We recommend joining us for the race expo! You can pick up your bib packet, check out merchandise, and meet fellow runners. We'll have a variety of swag from race shirts to our favorite Hydro Flasks and everything in-between.

Please stick to the expo hours, so that traffic can clear and runners arriving for the 5K at 6:00pm can do so smoothly.

google map of the Stilson Parking lot with parking areas and expo area marked in the upper two lots
Bring Your Own Bag!

In our ongoing effort to eliminate waste during our races, our expos are bagless events. We encourage you to BYOB (bring your own bag) to hold your bib, race shirt, and any goodies you pick up from the race expo!

Race Day Schedule

The race starts at 6:30 am (MT) sharp at the Stilson Lot! We do not start our races late so please get to the start line early.

Friday (May 31)

TBD Morning thru Afternooon - Race expo & Bib pickup

* Bib pickup will be available until the 5K start


5:45 pm - 5K runners line up

6:00 pm - 5K starts!

6:45 pm - 5K Awards Ceremony

Saturday (June 3)

4:00 am - All parking lots and open for shuttle pickup

4:30 am - Shuttle leaves from Jackson & race day bib pickup opens at the start line

Grab this shuttle at 250 N Cache street!

5:00 am - Stilson parking lot closes

Remaining cars must park at the Ranch lot and take a shuttle to the start line.

5:45 am - Last shuttle leaves from Ranch lot to the start line

6:15 am - All runners line up & last call for gear check

6:25 am - National Anthem

6:30 am - Grand Teton Half Marathon starts!

~7:30 am - Spectator shuttles begin

This is round-trip shuttle service from all event parking lots to the finish line.

9:15 am - Awards Ceremony (near the finish line)


Morning & Afternoon - Shuttles will return runners and spectators to all parking lots as they fill up.

Arrive early & get ready with us

We encourage runners to arrive early on race morning. Find a parking spot, grab some Summit Coffee or hot chocolate, and listen for updates from our race announcer (they're the one with the megaphone and early-bird energy)!

Runner Parking & Shuttles

The race will have 3 parking areas for runners, listed below and shown on the map.

Shuttles will return runners to all parking lots after the race.


To avoid traffic congestion, we strongly encourage runners to arrive early - we will have plenty of coffee and hot chocolate waiting for you at the start line race morning.

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Parking & Shuttle Locations

Stilson Lot

This is at the start line. Please arrive early to avoid traffic jams.

Hours: 4:00-5:00 am

Where? 1455 Beckley Park Way

Return shuttles? Yes

Ranch Lot & Shuttle

Hours: 4:00-5:45 am

Where? Apres Vous Rd in Teton Village

Return shuttles? Yes

250 N Cache St Shuttle

This shuttle pickup in Jackson has very limited parking. Plan to walk from your hotel or get dropped off!

Hours: 4:30am single pickup

Where? 250 N Cache St. in Jackson (on the corner of Gill Ave. and Cache St.)

Return shuttles? Yes

Looking for spectator shuttles to the finish line? Check out the Spectators Info & Shuttles tab below!

Runner Drop-off

Rendezvous Park

Once runners are dropped off, they will walk to the start line via a tunnel. We will direct traffic here to avoid congestion.

Hours: Drop-off allowed before 5:30am to keep road clear for the race

Where: Rendezvous Park on Moose Wilson Rd. (runners will walk to the start line via a tunnel!)

Map of Moose Wilson Rd. where runner drop off is located across the street from the start line entrance

Post-race Shuttles

Hours: Approximately 7:00 am - afternoon

Returning to? Stilson lot, Ranch lot, and 250 N Cache Street

All spectators and runners will need to shuttle back to their car from the finish line!

These shuttles will be leaving continuously as they fill up. The last shuttle will leave shortly after the last runners have completed their race.

2022 Teton finish line map

Spectator Info & Shuttles 

Where can I cheer on my runner?

Spectators are welcome to cheer their runner on at the start line (park at Stilson Lot) or the finish line (shuttle access only). Once the race has begun, shuttles will begin transporting spectators to the finish line and back throughout the morning.

Spectators can also catch their runner near Mile 2. Park at Wilson Elementary to watch as they run up the Jackson Hole Community Pathway System.

No Parking Allowed at the Finish Line

Parking at the finish line or along Spring Gulch Rd. is still strictly prohibited, as it blocks the road for runners and residents alike. Please use the shuttle to reach the finish line on race day.

Spectator Shuttle Info

Our spectator shuttles run between the finish line and the lots below.  You MUST use a shuttle to reach the finish line.

Stilson Lot

Hours: 7:00 am* - afternoon

Where? 1455 Beckley Park Way

Return shuttles? Yes

*Approximate time. This lot is at the start line, so we will need to wait until the last runners have left the area to begin shuttle service. 

Ranch Lot & Cache St Lot

Hours: 7:00 am - afternoon

Where? Apres Vous Rd in Teton Village & 250 N Cache St in Jackson

Return shuttles? Yes

We recommend downloading the RaceJoy app to track your runner's progress, send them cheers, and determine when to meet them at the finish line!

Grand Teton 5K

2024 race medal design for Vacation Races' Grand Teton 5K

Grand Teton 5K

We are excited to be offering a 5K race!

 

Start Time: 6:00pm (MT) 

Race Date: May 31, 2024

Location:  Stilson Lot Wilson, WY

TBD until 5pm - Bib Pickup Hours

5:15 pm - 5K runners must be parked

5:45 pm - Runners line up

6:00 pm - RACE STARTS!

6:45 pm - Awards Ceremony

The Course
This is a beautiful course to give you a chance to work your legs out and enjoy a run with friends and family. The race begins from the expo location in Wilson, then run along Beckley Park Way before getting on Teton Pass Hwy (Hwy 22).

Runners will then jump onto a jogging trail and loop around the pasture before returning to the finish line.  

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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, Gnarly Hydrate, and bathrooms. Like the half marathon, this race will be cupless!

Bib Pickup
Our expo will be in the same place as the start line (Stilson lot in Wilson, WY). 5K bibs will be available for pickup until just before the start of the race. Please arrive early and pick up your bib during expo hours when possible.

Looking for more fun, more of a challenge, and more swag? Sign up for the Moose Double (5K + Half)!

Doubles & Grand Quad

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What are the Doubles & Quads?

During the month of June we host four races on back-to-back weekends:

Weekend 1: Grand Teton Half Marathon + Grand Teton 5K (May 31-June 1, 2024)

Weekend 2: Yellowstone Half Marathon + Yellowstone 5K (June 7-8, 2024)


These races showcase the incredible beauty of Wyoming and Montana AND they are driving distance to each other! To give our runners an extra challenge (and an opportunity to keep exploring the parks), we've created a series of combination events. Our intrepid Double and Quad runners commit to running either a 5K + Half Marathon, 2 Half Marathons, or all 4 races in the span of one week!

Moose Double

Races:

Grand Teton 5K

Grand Teton Half Marathon

Two races, one weekend! You'll run both Grand Teton races within the span of 24 hours. Pretty hard, core right?

Check in before the 5K and use this bib for both races.

Moose Double Design

With a Moose Double registration, you'll earn: 

  • One standard race shirt for Grand Teton
  • ONE special Moose Double swag item - during registration, you’ll choose between a hat, pint glass, campers mug, t-shirt, tank top, or beach hoodie and you’ll pick it up at the race expo. Additional items can be purchased at the end of the second race.
  • Two finisher medals - one for each race
  • One Moose Double medal

Grizzly Double

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Races:

Grand Teton Half Marathon

Yellowstone Half Marathon

Two half marathons, two Saturdays, and one week of exploring in some of the most incredible places in the United States!

Check in at Grand Teton and use this bib for both races.

With a Grizzly Double registration, you'll earn: 

  • Two standard race shirts - one for Grand Teton and one for Yellowstone
  • ONE special Grizzly Double swag item - during registration, you’ll choose between a hat, pint glass, campers mug, t-shirt, tank top, or beach hoodie and you’ll pick it up at the race expo. Additional items can be purchased at the end of the second race.
  • Two finisher medals - one for each race
  • One Grizzly Double medal

Grand Quad

Grand Quad Design

Races:

Grand Teton 5K

Grand Teton Half Marathon

Yellowstone 5K

Yellowstone Half Marathon

We initially thought this would be too intense, but for you champions - the demand was there! You'll run four races over two weekends, with tons of time for hiking the National Parks in-between. We're pretty sure this one of the most hardcore vacations we can imagine!

Check in at Grand Teton and use this bib for all four races.

With a Grand Quad registration, you'll earn: 

  • Two standard race shirts - one for Grand Teton and one for Yellowstone
  • ONE special Grand Quad swag item - during registration, you’ll choose between a hat, pint glass, campers mug, t-shirt, tank top, or beach hoodie and you’ll pick it up at the race expo. Additional items can be purchased at the end of the fourth race.
  • Four finisher medals - one for each race
  • Three double medals - Grizzly Double, Moose Double, and Bison Double
  • One Grand Quad medal
Double & Quad Registration

You MUST register for your specific Double or Quad, not separate races. 


If you register for the races separately, you will need to upgrade into the correct Double/Quad in order to receive special swag and medals.

Need to upgrade to a Double or Quad?


This is considered an event transfer. You can transfer into a Double or Quad via your account on Run Signup.


*if you deferred or transferred into this race your race credit will appear as $0. Contact us at info@vacationraces.com and we'll complete the upgrade for you!

Zero Waste

As nature lovers, we are committed to keeping our events sustainable and managing negative impacts on the environment. Our goal is to send less than one bag of actual “trash” to the landfill after each event. We have managed to meet this goal at events with over 3,000 participants!

Here's how you can help us:

CUP-FREE RACING

All Vacation Races events are "cup-free". Coolers of water and Gnarly Hydrate (electrolyte drink) are available at all aid stations, but cups will not be provided on course or at the finish line. In order to stay hydrated, we ask you to bring one of the following:

1. Reusable water bottle - you can fill these up at any aid station and at the start/finish

2. Nathan reusable cup - These handheld cups fold into a pocket and are our recommended choice! We offer these free when you register, but they will also be available at the expo for $10.

3. Hydration pack - These are refillable backpacks meant for running that allow you to access fluid via a built-in straw.

ZERO WASTE CONTAINERS

You can help us reduce trash by sorting disposable items into the appropriate container. 

You’ll notice three containers at our events:

  • Compostables: Organic goods like banana peels and most food items (without the wrapper please!)
  • Recyclables: Paper, aluminum, cardboard, steel, and glass. Please dump out any liquids into the compost bin BEFORE recycling the container.
  • Everything Else: Non-recyclable food wrappers like from used gel packets and styrofoam. Please dump out any food matter BEFORE throwing away the container.

Please avoid putting organic waste and compostable items in the wrong bin. It gets gross to sort through.

Toilets

When possible, we also use Great Outdoors Composting Portable Toilets which conserve water, eliminates the use of harmful chemicals, and create a nutrient rich soil amenity. It is the best pooping experience you will ever have. To learn more or to have them at your event visit GreatOutdoorsToilets.com or ask the race officials for more information.

Race Results and Photos

Race Results

Visit RunSignup for race results. Runner times are available ~20 minutes after you finish the race. Keep in mind, the results are not official until all runners have crossed the finish line, and have been reviewed by the event director. Because our age group winners are based on chip time, it is possible to cross the finish line before someone else in your age group while still finishing with a slower time than them. 

Top Finisher but missed the awards ceremony? You can request to have your place medal shipped to you!

Got questions about your placement? please email timing@runsum.com.

Half Marathon Photos

Half Marathon race photos are offered to our runners for FREE! Race photos are available the Friday following the week of the race via RunSignup. We will send out an email when they're posted to the album. Currently, we do not offer race photos for the 5K.


Past race photos are also available via the link, with the exception of our 2016 & 2017 races. These can be accessed for a fee.

Share your experiences with us! 
Be sure to use #TetonHalf in any photos you post from the race or your adventures exploring the park so we can share in the fun with you!

Race Merchandise

Exclusive Grand Teton Half Marathon merchandise will be available both at the race expo and near the finish line! When possible, we'll have race merch for sale in our online store after the race is over. Please allow time for us to add items online.

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