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Lake Tahoe Marathon Events
Lake Tahoe Marathon Events is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 4-Person Relay event held in South Lake Tahoe, California. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, CA
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4-Person Relay, 72-Mile Ultra
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Point-to-point course, ~6,185-6,838 ft altitude; ~1,785 ft gain / 1,775 ft loss with a major climb ("Hill from Hell") around mile 8-9.5.
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $145 (from sundaymarathon.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1785 ft gain, 1775 ft loss (official course data); Not a Boston qualifier
About the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events
The Lake Tahoe Marathon is the Sunday finale of the multi-day "Tahoe Triple" weekend, run point-to-point along Lake Tahoe's western shore from near Homewood, CA to Lakeside Beach in Stateline, NV. The same weekend also includes the Emerald Bay Half Marathon, a 10K, 5K, relay and a 72-mile ultra/relay circling the lake.
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Lake Tahoe Marathon Events: common questions
- When is the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events held?
- In South Lake Tahoe, California.
- What distances does the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 4-Person Relay and 72-Mile Ultra.
- How many people run the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $145 (from sundaymarathon.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1785 ft gain, 1775 ft loss (official course data); Not a Boston qualifier.
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