Yosemite

Trail Running Trips

Trail Running Guides in Yosemite

Nothing compares to the sheer scale of Yosemite National Park. At Cirque Running, it's been central to our vision from the start — a special place where the trails are unmatched in beauty and inspiration. We're trail runners, mountain guides, educators, and stewards of the Sierra, sharing Yosemite's lupine-filled meadows and cascading falls with everyone who wants to experience them.

Cirque Running is a proud supporter of Yosemite Conservancy through our annual 1% for the Planet membership.

Trip Offerings

Yosemite Sampler

Duration: 2 - 4 Day Options
Price: $160 Per Day & Up (1-6 guests)
Discover Yosemite National Park in an intimate way on our Yosemite Trail Running Sampler — an immersive, exciting introduction to one of the most legendary trail running destinations in the world. Customize your trip to run 2 to 4 days, and let our professionally trained mountain guides lead you through some of our favorite singletrack, from Clouds Rest to the Pohono Trail.
You'll explore granite ridgelines with sweeping views across the Yosemite high country, including iconic views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley from atop Clouds Rest. Along the way, you'll pass through wildflower-lined meadows in Tuolumne and visit pristine alpine lakes like Young Lakes and Cathedral Lakes tucked into Yosemite's backcountry. These trails offer the perfect introduction to everything that makes Yosemite special — and if you're up for a couple of extra days, we can extend your trip to explore even more of the park's iconic terrain.
This landscape has been central to our vision from the start. We're trail runners, mountain guides, educators, and above all, stewards of Yosemite. Join us for a few unforgettable days of dirt surfing and real community in one of the most iconic landscapes on earth.
Ready to join us? Scroll down to learn more about the Yosemite Sampler and inquire today to start planning your trip.

Yosemite Sampler Inquiries & Registration
Private Trips

Price: $160 & Up
We're happy to set up and customize a private trail running trip for any individual or group looking to explore Yosemite National Park, the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes, or Bishop. We've spent countless hours guiding in the Sierra and know exactly where to take you for a trip tailored to your goals.
Click the button below to reach us through our contact page and inquire about your custom trip today.

Private Booking Inquiries

Trip Details

Location: Yosemite National Park
Trip Length: 2 - 4 Day Options
Price: $160 & Up (Price Below is Per Person Per Day)
- One Person $515
- Two People $325
- Three People $265
- Four People $215
- Five People $185
- Six People $160
Trail Running Itinerary (Mix & Match Depending on Trip Length)
- Day 1 - Cathedral Lakes (8 miles, 1,500’ elevation gain)
- Day 2 - Young Lakes, Tuolumne Meadows (13 miles, 2,600’ elevation gain)
- Day 3 - Pohono Trail, South Rim (14 miles, 2,500’ elevation gain)
- Day 4 - Clouds Rest (12 miles, 3,200’ elevation gain)
Included in Cost:
- Professionally guided trail running in Yosemite National Park. All guides are professionally trained by the American Mountain Guides Association and hold a current Wilderness First Responder.
- Evening tour guide. Let our guides show you around town and take you to the best places to eat, relax, and take in the local culture of Yosemite Valley and the surrounding towns.
- A Cirque Running tee shirt.
- 20% off Cirque Running coaching plans.
- Partner deals from our friends at Ridge Merino.
- Guaranteed memories and trail running friends for life!
We're happy to set up and customize a private trail running trip for any individual or group looking to explore Yosemite National Park, the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes, or Bishop. We've spent countless hours guiding in the Sierra and know exactly where to take you for a trip tailored to your goals.
Below are our private trip rates. Please note these rates don't include accommodations, transportation, or meals — we're happy to provide a quote for these amenities as well.
Single day trips per person (up to 8 hours)
One Person $515
Two People $325
Three People $265
Four People $215
Five People $185
Six People $160
Big day trips per person (8+ hours)
One Person $620
Two People $450
Three People $350
Four People $275
Five People $225
Six People $200
Multi day trips per person
One Person per day $525
Two People per day $370
Three People per day $290
Four People per day $260
Five People per day $260
Six People Per Day $260
Click here to email us and inquire about your own custom trip today!
We understand circumstances come up in life that are unavoidable. If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation for a Cirque Running trip, event, or private trip you are eligible for a full refund, less our merchant processing fees, and a 5% admin fee, if we are given more than 60 days notice before your scheduled retreat, event, or trip. Please see below for our cancellation policy if a request is submitted between 0-59 days.
Cancellations between 45-59 days
Cancellation requests between 45-59 days of any scheduled retreat, event, or private trip will receive a 75% refund, less our merchant processing fee’s.
Cancellations between 30-44 days
Cancellation requests between 30-44 days of any scheduled retreat, event, or private trip will receive a 50% refund, less our merchant processing fee’s.
Cancellations between 15-29 days
Cancellation requests between 15-29 days of any scheduled retreat, event, or private trip will receive a 25% refund, less our merchant processing fee’s.
Cancellations between 0-14 days
Cancellation requests between 0-14 days are not eligible for a refund.
We are happy to work with any guest, within reason, that is looking to obtain a credit for a future outing if they are unable to attend a retreat, event, or private trip with Cirque running. All credits are good for 12 months from the date they are issued.
We highly encourage all guests to purchase trip insurance before any Cirque Running retreat, event, or private trip. There are many variables that can be out of our control at any given moment, specifically weather, which is why we encourage purchasing trip insurance. Cirque Running will not be held liable for any lodging, travel, or booking reservations cancelled due to a weather related event, or unforeseen circumstances, associated with a retreat, event, or private trip a guest has booked with us.
We thank you in advance for understanding we are a small business and must stick to our cancellation policy.
To submit a cancellation request please send us an email through our contact form.