Yosemite Half Marathon 2027
Bass Lake, California, CA
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- Registration opened
- June 24, 2026
- Entry price
- $135–$199
Weather
| Month | Avg high / low | Band |
|---|---|---|
| May | 45–68°F | Mild |
Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.
Route & course
Half Marathon
Point-to-point · Mixed · starts 5:45 AM- Elev gain
- 449 ft
- Elev loss
- 2,100 ft
- High point
- 5,300 ft
- Low point
- 3,400 ft
- Start and finish are in different locations
- Plan shuttle, drop-off, or two-car logistics
- Conditions can differ from start to finish
Miles 1–5 on rolling dirt fire road at ~3,400 ft; miles 6–10 fast paved descent; miles 10–12.25 paved N Shore Road around Bass Lake; final stretch on dirt trail to Recreation Point finish. Net downhill overall. Cup-free; bring your own vessel. 4-hour time limit. Start: 5:45 AM (staggered waves to 7:30 AM)
Travel
- Base town
- Oakhurst, CA
- Nearest airport
- FAT · 60 min
- Rental car
- Recommended
- Rideshare
- Limited
- Lodging
- Good
- Facilities
- Good
- Trip length
- 3 nights
- Travel complexity
- 5.5/10
Mandatory pre-dawn shuttle adds coordination complexity; no runner parking at start or finish. Oakhurst is the best base for shuttle access, but lodging is limited and books early. Nearest major airport is ~60 min away.
Shuttle loads behind Yosemite High School in Oakhurst (50200 High School Rd). Bass Lake hotel guests have a single 4:20 a.m. shuttle pickup. A rental car is strongly recommended for getting around the area and exploring Yosemite.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- Runners chasing a half marathon PR on a net-downhill course
- National Park race series collectors
- Runners who enjoy a festival atmosphere post-race
- Those who want a low-altitude mountain experience without extreme elevation
- runners seeking net downhill courses
- scenery-lovers
- first-time half marathoners
Avoid if
- You dislike mandatory pre-dawn shuttles
- You need spectator support along the course
- You forget to bring your own cup (cup-free race)
- you dislike mixed trail/road surfaces
- prefer flat or hilly profiles
- avoid cupless events
First-timer mistakes
Missing the shuttle — it leaves Recreation Point and Bass Lake hotels at 4:20 a.m. sharp and will not wait. Also, forgetting a reusable cup; no cups are provided at any aid station.
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