as of Dec 13, 2012
This will be the first running of the Tahoe Double Marathon.Spooner Summit to Pope Beach
The course is the Cal-Neva Marathon and the Lake Tahoe Marathon back to back finishing with the regular LTM. Total miles = 52.4
The is replacing the the Tahoe 50 Miler.
- The Tahoe Double Marathon will start in the Parking lot at the intersection of H50 and H28 near the top of Spooner Summit at midnight.
- It will be completely dark without any street lights until you arrive at Incline Village at about mile 11.
- You will run on the shoulder of the road facing traffic on H28 running towards Incline Village, Kings Beach, Tahoe City, Homewood, Tahoma, and finish with all the other races at Pope Beach.
- All runners for the Tahoe Double Marathon MUST be lit with night reflecting gear, flashing lights that will not be missed by approaching cars, and head lamps or flashlights. Runners who show up at the start line without these lights will not be able to run the race. This rule will be strictly enforced and is for every runners safety.
- There will be an orientation meeting at the Expo on Saturday afternoon with the 72 milers.. (see time line for details)
- Timing ends at 2:30 PM for all events
- The first 26 miles will be unsupported after the start. You will need a support vehicle and crew.
- Support vehicle-person will be allowed to support up to 3 runners maximum.
- The support vehicle-person will need to monitor your well being and tend to your nutritional needs for the first 26 miles to Tahoe City.
- Mile 26 is the start line area of the Lake Tahoe Marathon and your support crew can cut you loose.
- The last 26.2 miles will be supported during the time of the Lake Tahoe Marathon.
- See Time Line on main menu.
The Rules:
- All runners for the Tahoe Double Marathon MUST be lit with night reflecting gear, flashing lights that will not be missed by approaching cars, and head lamps or flashlights. Runners who show up at the start line without these lights will not be able to run the race. This rule will be strictly enforced and is for every runners safety.
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