Pink Jeep Tours
December 16 Update: We're thrilled that Pink Jeep Tours was one of our 2024 sponsors! We're grateful to them for the discounts they offered to 2024 race registrants -- and for all the help they provided at the 5k turn-around and water station.
As we head into 2025, check out their various tour packages at their website here.
Here's what they say: This world-famous destination attracts millions each year, but no one knows the Canyon better than Pink Adventure Tours. Our local guides live and work here. That means they offer unique insights into every nook and cranny as you tour the Grand Canyon from a custom, open-air Pink Jeep® Wrangler. Complimentary admission to the newly released IMAX® Movie, Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time is included in the price of your tour! Book in person with one of our representatives located inside of the IMAX building. Remember: mention that you are a participant of the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon to receive a 15% discount off of your tour price.
LODGING
Hotel Discount: 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.
