Lake Tahoe Marathon Events
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Event overview (October 16–18, 2026)
The Lake Tahoe Marathon Events take place over three days : Friday, Saturday and Sunday : around Lake Tahoe and in two states. The event uses Meadow Road in Homewood, California, and the main set of Sunday races finish at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe. The weekend includes a series of races spread across Friday to Sunday.
Races and entry options
Participants can enter single races or multi-day challenges. Distances and formats offered include:
- 5K (two separate 5K races)
- 10K
- Half Marathon (three separate half marathons)
- Marathon (three separate marathons)
- 72-mile Ultramarathon circling Lake Tahoe
- 4-person relay option around the lake
Challenge formats listed by the organizer include the Tahoe Triple (three marathons on three days), the Tahoe Trifecta (three half marathons on three days), and the Tahoe Mountain Medley (Marathon one day, Half Marathon the next day, 10K the final day). The 72-mile ultramarathon begins Saturday night and runs to join the other race finishes.
Discounts and registration notes
Several discounts are stated: an early-bird discount of 15% for single events; a 20% automatic discount for three-day challenges; family and friends discounts (15% for three or more registrants, 10% for two registrants); a 10% senior discount (60 and over); and a 20% youth discount (under 18). Other discounts will be applied automatically where applicable, and only the highest discount will be used. A 10% discount for two-day registrations is available by requesting a code. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
