Lake Tahoe Marathon Events

OCT
16
2026
Experience three days of running around scenic Lake Tahoe across two states with lakefront finishes in South Lake Tahoe. Choose distances from 5K to a 72 mile ultra loop, relays and multi day challenges for every runner and team.
Fri 16 Oct 2026
72 miles Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Lake Tahoe Marathon Events take place over three days in October 2026 and include races held across the Lake Tahoe area. The weekend is described as three days of running in two states. The event base locations include Meadow Road, Homewood, California, and Sunday races finish at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe.

Race distances and formats

The weekend program includes multiple race distances and relay options:

  • 5K - two races
  • 10K - one race
  • Half Marathon - three races
  • Marathon - three races
  • 72-mile Ultramarathon - single loop around Lake Tahoe
  • 4-person Ultra Relay - team relay covering the lake

Participants may enter a single race or multi-day challenges. Named multi-day options include the Tahoe Triple (three Marathons in three days), the Tahoe Trifecta (three Half Marathons in three days), and the Tahoe Mountain Medley (Marathon, Half Marathon, then 10K across the three days). The 72-mile Ultramarathon begins Saturday night and finishes with the other races.

Registration details and discounts

Multiple discounts are listed for registrations, including a limited-time 20% Black Friday discount through November 30. Other discounts noted include family and group rates, senior and youth discounts, and a discount for three-day challenges. Only the highest applicable discount is applied per registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

72 mi
Ultramarathon Around Lake Tahoe (72 Miles)
Marathon
Marathon (3)
Marathon
Marathon (2)
Marathon
Marathon (1)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon (3)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon (2)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon (1)
10 km
10k
5 km
5k (race 1)
5 km
5k (race 2)