I'm in love with Yellowstone now! I'm glad this race gave me the motivation to finally visit. Although the races are actually in Gallatin National Forest right outside of Yellowstone. This was my first trail race & I'm addicted. I want to participate in all the other vacation races now, it's just pricey to travel for all of them.
Pros:
-AMAZING views in the second half of the half marathon
-Love/hate the challenging hills
-Cup free policy, everyone got free hydra pouches
-Lenient refund policy
-Holiday Inn was close walk from start line
-Multiple race challenges (I participated in the Bison Double-5k Fri night & half Sat am)
-Special swag & additional medal just for Bison Double!
-Caldera Triple was Teton Half, YS 5k, YS half
-Grizzly Double was Teton Half & YS half
-Clubs & trifecta options
-S'mores during expo & after race, yummay!
-Smokey the bear cheering us on
-Snacks at hydration stations
-Bug spray at one of the stations
Cons:
-A lot of people twisting ankles & falling from the rough terrain
-Waayyyy too many people for such small trails (Not always following race etiquette)
-My party complained about the chaos at the hydration stations but I didn't have any problems read more