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Training Programs

No matter your skill level, we want to give you access to the very best training resources.

Half Marathon Training

Beginner & Intermediate Training Programs

Have you dreamt of being a half marathon runner but weren't sure you could do it? You absolutely can! Vacation Races providesFREE training plan options for each half marathon in our National Park Half Marathons series, a Beginner Program (16-weeks) and an Intermediate Program (12-weeks).

New Instant PDF Access

Your free training plans got an upgrade! Instead of waiting for your training plan via email, you can unlock an instant, downloadable PDF when you sign up for one of the plans below. Simply sign up your email to reveal a your PDF.


Forgot to download the PDF? It will stay viewable when you return to the page!

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Choose your FREE program

Click the shield to sign up for a custom training program.

race medal for the zion half marathon
Yosemite Half Marathon medal with image of half dome on it
Grand Teton Logo2023 H
Yellowstone Logo2023 H
race medal for the 2023 Glacier Half Marathon
MountRainier Half Logo 2022
Rocky Mountain Logo 2023 H
Medal image for Cedar Breaks Half Marathon
Great Smoky Mountains Logo 2023 H
Medal design showing Rainbow Bridge in Glen Canyon National Park near Lake Powell Half Marathon
Medal for the 2023 Joshua Tree Half Marathon
2022 race medal for Everglades Half

Ultra Marathon Training

Ultras Resources In Progress

We're currently looking for the best resources to offer our ultra running community, whether it's your first race or your 50th! Please check back for free resources in the future. 


In the meantime, you can join our runner community on Facebook to ask questions and see how runners like you are preparing for their race.

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