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Lake Tahoe Marathon Events

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race photo
Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race photo
Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race photo
Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race photo
South Lake Tahoe
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Race date in 4 days
Oct 18, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
South Lake Tahoe · 42.195km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race photo
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Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lake Tahoe Marathon Events — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is Lake Tahoe Marathon Week, held over three days — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

There are two 5K events, a 10K, three half marathon events, three full marathon events,

and a 72-mile ultramarathon around Lake Tahoe plus a 4-person ultra relay.

You can sign up for just one event,

or take on three consecutive days of the full marathon (the Tahoe Triple) or three consecutive days of the half marathon (the Tahoe Trifecta).

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Lake Tahoe Marathon Events runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
DavidRan in 2014 · Finish time 4:06:36
“I finished in 4:06:36.”

David's legs were tired from racing the previous two days at the 2014 Lake Tahoe Marathon, but David ran the climbs and photographed the lake views. Focusing on time late, David crossed finish in 4 hours, 6 minutes, 36 seconds, cutting about 7 minutes off his personal best at this course.

Read the original on Goal-Oriented Runner
Daily Adventures
“If you think it sounds like another beautiful, amazing Tahoe day, you're right!”

This runner started the Lake Tahoe Marathon with a swollen throat and feeling unwell, but held the lead late to finish first among women. Despite a tough final stretch, the runner improved the best on the course by more than 30 minutes and celebrated with a swim in the lake.

Read the original on Daily Adventures

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2009 Lake Tahoe Marathon

Peter Roos

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Lake Tahoe Marathon Events — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lake Tahoe Marathon Events course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:00
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

H89 at Meadow Road, Homewood, CA

FINISH

Lakeside Beach, South Lake Tahoe

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A point-to-point course starting on H89 south of Homewood and finishing at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe.

There is only one event: full marathon.

The start is in South Lake Tahoe, CA at 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Medical support

Finisher medal

Finisher T-shirt

Start shuttle

Where and when to collect your Lake Tahoe Marathon Events race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Thursday 15:00-18:00 advance pickup (Triple, Trifecta, and Friday/Saturday participants); race-day morning pickup is also available

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

TART (Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit) Mainline Route — Homewood/Tahoma

Start line is on Hwy 89 at Meadow Road, just south of Homewood, CA. TART's Mainline Route serves shoreline communities including Tahoma and Homewood along Hwy 89. Runners are bused from South Lake Tahoe to the start line.

The official shuttle bus, free on Sunday, departs from the Golden Nugget hotel casino in Stateline and runs to start line. The bus timetable is on the back of bib.

Parking is available at the BluZone lot, at the intersection of H50 and H89, or at the post office opposite.

Map

Getting to the finish

BlueGO South Shore bus lines — South Lake Tahoe

Finish is Lakeside Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA, within BlueGO's South Shore service area.

Map

Start shuttle

Official event shuttle buses runners from South Lake Tahoe to the Hwy 89/Meadow Rd start line.

Transit card

South Lake Tahoe is served by the local BlueGO bus system, which takes cash fares and does not have a widely used rechargeable transit card. Given the spread-out venues around the lake, most participants in the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events will want a rental car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Lake Tahoe area sits at an elevation of 1,885-2,084m,

so runners coming from lower elevations should expect to feel more winded than usual and recover more slowly.

The latter half of the marathon course has significant elevation change, making it one of the more difficult races in the country.

In mid-October, temperatures in the area range from a daytime high around 18°C to a nighttime low around 4°C,

with rain or snow fairly unlikely, though year-to-year temperature swings can be large.

Bibs can be picked up in advance from 3:00 to 6:00 PM Thursday for Triple, Trifecta,

and Friday/Saturday participants, and can also be collected on race morning if you miss that window.

Times are local to South Lake Tahoe. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

South Lake Tahoe car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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South Lake Tahoe Car Rental (Qeeq)

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Dog-friendly 2-story cabin with loft fireplace board games & wooded views

Accommodation · 1.5km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Family and Pet Friendly Home with Hot Tub Studio Short Walk to Lake

Accommodation · 1.1km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events start line in South Lake Tahoe

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Dog-friendly 2-story cabin with loft fireplace board games & wooded views

Accommodation · 1.5km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Family and Pet Friendly Home with Hot Tub Studio Short Walk to Lake

Accommodation · 1.1km

9.7/10(3)
View on Booking.com

Stunning Large Custom Family Home with Fireplace Yard Spa Views EV Car Charger

Accommodation · 1.6km

View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

South Lake Tahoe car rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

South Lake Tahoe Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing South Lake Tahoe with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in South Lake Tahoe.

Total cost and budget for Lake Tahoe Marathon Events

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Runner stories and questions about Lake Tahoe Marathon Events

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

South Lake Tahoe runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Lake Tahoe Marathon Events

FAQ
When does Lake Tahoe Marathon Events 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 18, 2026 in South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States.

What distances does Lake Tahoe Marathon Events 2026 offer?

Marathon.

What time does Lake Tahoe Marathon Events 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Lake Tahoe Marathon Events 2026 start?

H89 at Meadow Road, Homewood, CA.

Where does Lake Tahoe Marathon Events 2026 finish?

Lakeside Beach, South Lake Tahoe.

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