Yosemite + Mammoth Lakes California Trail Running Vacation
Summer 2026: Aug 20-23, 2026
Join us for our long weekend Runcation in California's Sierra Nevada for our Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, and Eastern Sierra trail running vacation. This high altitude itinerary delivers some of the best running in California on this 4-day long weekend trail running trip. At the gateway to Yosemite National Park, you’ll explore the high country near Tuolumne, weaving through granite valleys, alpine lakes, and meadows framed by soaring cliffs. In Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra, runs take you across high-desert sagebrush trails, beneath snow-capped peaks, and past alpine lakes.
Our afternoons and evenings afford plenty of time for guided adventures to hot springs, swimming in alpine lakes and beaches, afternoon hikes, and special afternoon running workshops including how to prepare for trail runs, sports nutrition, and strength training tips for trail runners. We get off the beaten tourist path as much as possible on this adventure to provide a California wilderness trail running adventure during the day, with comfortable evenings at a mountain lodge during the evenings to make it a true running retreat. Options for activities like yoga, beer/wine tasting, lounging in the fresh mountain air, and sports massage are available in Mammoth Lakes as well. Perfect for all levels of trail runners, this retreat combines epic high-altitude routes with restorative downtime. Our trail running tour is now available in guided and self-guided format.
Trip Difficulty: Level 2 (click to learn more about trip difficulty levels).
This adventure running holiday is open to ages 15 and up of any pace of running. Multiple mileage options available each day, with the longest being 12 miles with 3,000 feet of elevation gain. This trip takes place at high altitude ranging from 4,000-10,000 feet above sea level. Optional 12-week training package available from an experienced running coach to ensure you're trained and ready to go for this adventure of a lifetime! Coming August 20-23, 2026 pending approval by Inyo National Forest.