Thunder Mountain 50K Trail Challenge
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Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge
The Thunder Mountain Trail Challenge is a trail running event in Kit Carson, California, featuring a primary 50K distance and several shorter looped races. The course is set in a High Sierra alpine environment near Thunder Mountain and offers views of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The 50K covers roughly 7,700 feet of elevation gain at an altitude around 7,400 feet above sea level and follows a three-loop route on alpine trails.
Race logistics note day-of-event registration and bib pick-up are available, and course maps are provided. Courses are marked with ribbons, signs, and gypsum. Aid stations are placed along the routes and all finishers receive a commemorative medal. Organizing responsibilities are handled by Troy's California Trail Runs.
Time limits apply by distance, with a longer limit for the 50K and a shorter limit for the other distances. Runners are advised to prepare clothing and equipment appropriate for endurance trail running in alpine conditions.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 50K
- 21 Miler
- 10.5 Miler
- 5.6 Miler
