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Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon & 5k Run/Walk

Sat November 2, 2024 Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023 US Directions

Where to Stay and What to Do: Local Discounts


Where To Stay

Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon  - Discover the Ultimate Grand Canyon Experience: Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon, BW Signature Collection, provides an enchanting resort escape, packed with a plethora of amenities. From indoor and outdoor pools to a bowling alley and arcade, not to mention a tempting array of dining options, our unique Tusayan, Arizona resort has it all. Nestled just seven miles from the South Rim, it's the ideal base for all your Grand Canyon adventures. Plus, it's the perfect spot to rest, relax, and fuel up for the Grand Canyon Half Marathon. Your ultimate Grand Canyon experience starts here!

The Squire Resort offers a 25% discount to all race participants -- Click here for reservations.

 

Red Feather Lodge -  Our family and race crew has stayed at the Red Feather Lodge ever since we started putting on the event. This remodeled family-friendly option can offer all the comforts of home - enjoy a beautiful grand entrance, fully remodeled rooms, a workout room, and laundry.  The nature photos in each room will inspire you to head to the Canyon. 

Special rate- $172+ tax- hotel and $145 + tax motel.  Rates are for Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Link: https://book.rguest.com/wbe/group/2162/redfeatherlodge/auth
Guest/runners/attendees enter: group code: 158 and the password: 13642305
Call the Red Feather directly for a special 2-night discount pricing of Hotel- $325+ tax and Motel- $275+ tax.  Call 928-638-2414.

 

Grand Canyon Holiday Inn Express and Suites - This location is about a 5 minute walk to the start/finish line.  They're offering a race discount to all race participants.  Please email Emily.mace @ gcanyon.com to make a reservation.

The Grand Hotel is the only 3-diamond hotel in the region and one of the few area hotels with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. 

Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel beautiful rooms recently remodeled with a gorgeous atrium and an incredible mural as you enter the lobby. They also host a local favorite, The Wagon Wheel Saloon. 
 
7-Mile Lodge If you decide to stay at the last minute, 7-Mile Lodge is perfect - they accept same day bookings only. This cute Lodge will provide you a welcoming local feel.
 
Want to be closer to the Rim? Check availability at . . . 
 
Maswik Lodge - Maswik is named for a Hopi Kachina who is said to guard the Grand Canyon. Originally cabins - in 1972 and 1981 the cabins were replaced with 2 story buildings. 
 
Yavapai Lodge - The largest set of accommodations within Grand Canyon National park located just 1/2 mile from the Rim. Rooms have been recently updated and the Yavapai Tavern now has outdoor seating and on many weekends live music.
 
Thunderbird Lodge - Thunderbird is another contemporary Lodge located on the Rim. Half the rooms have partial Grand Canyon views.

El Tovar - This 1905 Historic property will have you staying right on the Rim. 78 rooms and history like none other!
 
Bright Angel Lodge - This 1935 landmark hotel / cabins were designed and created by the famous architect Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter. While there be sure to check out the history of Mary Colter and the famous Fred Harvey and the Fred Harvey Girls.
 
Kachina Lodge - Kachina is a contemporary Lodge located on the Rim. Half the rooms have partial Grand Canyon views.

What Else To Do:


Click here for the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau guides.

After the race, you can relax on a sightseeing tour by vehicle, air, bicycle, or mule. Check out this link for possible tours: https://grandcanyoncvb.org/what-to-do/grand-canyon-tours. Our family (including grandma from Durango and the two kids up from Tucson) and some members of our workout group in Tucson will probably hike and/or run one of the trails at the South Rim on Sunday morning. 

For an easy recovery run, you may enjoy the flatter Rim Trail alongside the edge of the South Rim. The Bright Angel Trail is well-regarded as a tourist-friendly trail, while the Kaibab Trail is more rugged and steep, with no water available. Please remember that all trails into the Canyon are arduous and potentially dangerous, so we recommend that you take all precaution when running in and near the Grand Canyon. You can find more information on nearby Grand Canyon National Park options here https://grandcanyoncvb.org/national-park-area-info and here https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hiking-for-fitness.htm.


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