Vacation Races & Friends

Once again, we have Colleen on board. She's going to review everything you need to know for the race. From bib pick-up to where you should be on Saturday morning for the half marathon. We've got you covered. So tune in for some jokes and helpful info! 

Want to know what to expect at Yellowstone on race weekend? Give the podcast a listen to hear details on bib pick-up, course overview, and more!

Take a listen at what you need to know for the 2021 Grand Teton Half Marathon and 5k. This is going to be a GREAT race!

We recorded an audio version of our race guide so that you can listen while you run, drive, do chores, or whatever tickles your fancy.

An audio version of everything you need to know for the Yosemite Half Marathon!

We review everything you need to know for next weekend's Saguaro Half Marathon.

Want to know what to expect at the Zion Ultras this year? Give the podcast a listen while you run errands, do chores, or whatever tickles your fancy.

It's our inaugural event for the Saguaro Half Marathon and we're so glad you're all joining us. We know it's been a bit of a wild ride getting this up and running this year, but it's going to be awesome! 

Get a listen of what to expect at the Zion Ultras this year!

Welcome to the VR family! We're glad to have you along and are excited to see you at our races. Get started by giving this episode a listen, and then feel free to explore from here. Think of this like an orientation. 

Colleen discusses the upcoming Zion Half Marathon with Race Directors, Dehn and Anna. 

Colleen sits down with the race directors to discuss Vacation Races' 2021 outlook!

Robin talks with Terry Chiplin, founder of Active at Altitude (the official training partner of Vacation Races). Terry and Robin discuss how he got involved with Vacation Races early on, his course-specific training programs, the mental side of distance running, and his own inspirational journey as a runner. -- Active at Altitude has just opened registration for their hugely popular 2021 women's r...

Robin chats with two sisters, Hanna and Emily, who drove and camped their way from Chicago to Los Angeles this past summer. They share the highs and lows of the trip and what they learned about camping and travel during a pandemic.

Colleen and Lyle discuss the upcoming Lake Powell Half.

Colleen and Dehn discuss the upcoming Trailfest in Kanab.

Another audio race guide! Colleen and Dehn talk about the second Zion at Night race coming up this weekend.

Colleen discusses the upcoming Zion Ultras with race director Lyle Anderson. Audio Race Guide

Colleen goes over this year's race guide for the Great Smoky Mountains Half with race director, Dehn Craig.

Robin chats with Matt Gunn, founder of Ultra Adventures, and Matt Anderson who is on our marketing team and has been involved with Ultra Adventures since the early days. The three of them chat about the beginning of Ultra Adventures, the incredible geography of southern Utah, and the Grand Staircase Stage Race! -- Ultra Adventures Trailfest Grand Staircase Stage Race -- Questions? Comments? Have a...

Robin sits down with Holland Newton, Director of Virtual Running Club, and Ryan Jenkins, CMO of Vacation Races. They discuss virtual racing, fitness philosophies, the new fitness app Spark+, and what's on the horizon for Virtual Running Club. -- Virtual Running Club Spark+ The Great National Park Relay Ratification Virtual Race The Gumby Virtual Race -- Questions? Comments? Have a story to share?...

Race announcer, Colleen Rue and race director, Dehn Craig go over the 2020 Rocky Mountain Half Marathon & 5K Race Guide and talk about the event happening this weekend! -- https://vacationraces.com/half-marathons/rocky-mountain/

Robin talks with Global Adventures Director Cherie Santiago about the many hats she's worn at Vacation Races, what Global Adventures is all about, and her recent scouting trip to Alaska. -- https://vacationraces.com/global-adventures/

Salem Stanley, founder of Vacation Races, and Derrick Lytle from The Juniper Lab discuss race directing during a pandemic. This episode was originally recorded for and published by The Juniper Lab podcast on May 25, 2020. Follow The Juniper Lab on: YouTube Facebook Instagram

A three-part episode in which Robin talks with Amy Ben-Horin, Executive Director of Wander Project, and several runners of the Stay Home Virtual Race who raised money for their communities. Thank you to our guests Stephen Pearl, Jay Heller, and Jeff Tracy! -- LINKS: https://vacationraces.com/ https://www.wanderproject.org/ https://www.staycationraces.com/ -- Questions? Comments? Have a story you w...