Cheat Sheet Answers to the most FAQ
Updated September 13, 2011

  • Average temperature for September 25 is 37 degrees coldest part of night and 66 degrees day time temperature.
  • Awards are presented at the beach front finish area on the podium.
  • Numbers  are not mailed out. Pick them up at the Horizon Casino Expo on Friday or Saturday
  • Triple Marathon pickups are on Thursday before the buffet dinner.
  • Kayak and  Swimmers pick up at the venue Friday morning.
  • No Race Day registration on Sunday.
  • There is race day registration for the Kayak and Swim on Friday at Lakeside Beach.
  • There is race day registration for Speed Golf at Tahoe Paradise Golf Course at 8 AM on Friday.
  • Numbers that are not picked up at the expo will be at each race start line.
  • You need to have a race number or spectator bus pass to the board the shuttle buses.
  • The north bound lane from near Spring Creek north of Camp Richardson is closed at 7 a.m. and reopens at 1:30 p.m.
  • The south bound lane is open but with race related delays.
  • The finish line closes at 3:30 p.m. for all races
  • Runners who wish to use the shuttle buses must show their race bib and shuttle bus ticket.
  • Bus tickets will be given at the expo when you designate your bus pick up location for race morning.
  • Race numbers can be picked up at the expo Saturday until 8:30 PM.
  • Your first name will be printed in large font on your scenic race number if registered by September 1.
  • All events of the Triathlon can be entered as an individual event (a la carte).
  • Race Wind Shirts will be passed out at the expo or the finish line first come on a first come, first serve basis. But we will try to have your size available at the expo. Late registered runners will draw from the unreserved stash.  If your size does not fit, you may exchange your shirt from the late registration stash if your size is available there.
  • Shuttle Bus schedules will be on the back of your race bib.
  • No confirmations  will be sent out. Confirm your entry by clicking on Confirmation
  • You must hand your  photo ID verifying your ID and age to pick up your race number.
  • No one else will be allowed to pick up your race number except for Relay Captains.
  • Pick up your race number  at the Sports & Fitness Expo at the Horizon Casino Resort   Saturday:9 am to 8:30 pm, Sept. 25th. (located  400 yards East of the  state line on the south shore Lake Tahoe.
  • Relay substitutions and event changes can be made at the Horizon Casino Resort during the Expo for a $10 change fee.
  • Start line number pick ups will incur a $10 convenience fee payable in cash. (read volunteer party fund)
  • Relay teams may run with less than 5 runners.
  • 98% of our runners come from further than 50 miles.
  • 98% of our runners are flatlanders.
  • 99.9% registered on line in 2010
  • 60% of runners are female in 2010.
  • It takes 5 to 6 weeks for your body to create enough new red blood cells to become a "local", fully acclimatized to the altitude.
  • A 3 hour marathon runner will run the Tahoe Marathon 6 minutes slower than at sea level marathon with similar terrain and 12 minutes slower for a 4 hour marathoner.
  •  Aid stations are located at: 2.5, 4.5, 6.4, 6.8,  8.5, 9.6, 11.0, 11.4, 13.6, 14.9, 15.3, 16.2,16.9, 17.1, 18.1, 19, 20, 21.7, 22.9, 24, 24.6 and 25.2. All will serve water, most will serve Ultima, and snacks .
  • Future Lake Tahoe Marathon dates will be September 25, 2011.
  • Our other Marathon is the www.MauiOeanfrontMarathon.com on January 23, 2011.
  • No refunds are given. Your entries fees help to support local youth scholarships, school teams and clubs. Please don't ask. See Charities.
  • This event is basically support by your race fee's. We have few cash sponsors.
  • Yes, there will be shuttle buses from the Pope Beach finish back to the Horizon with stops along the way.
  • A Pre Race shuttle bus leaves from Tahoe City  from in front of the Everygreen restaurant across from Commons Beach  to the Half Marathon and 10K start lines.
  • The post race buses return to Tahoe City  at: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30,  3:00 and 3:30. Park your car at Camp Richardson and take the shuttle to the start if you will finish after these times.
  • There are spectator buses for the Half and Full Marathon that travel the course for friends and relatives. Go to Spectator Bus
  • Spectators may join the spectator bus at the marathon or half marathon start lines rather than beginning at South Lake Tahoe.
  • Marathoners may drop off clothes at the 2.1 mile aid station (Sunnyside Resort) and fish for them at the finish line.
  • There is an optional VIP Gourmet Brunch at the finish line. $20

  • Chartered buses  will pick up Sunset Pasta Cruise diners from the main entrance of the Horizon Casino Resort at: 4:40pm,  and 5:05pm and take them the 1.5 miles to Ski Run Blvd for boarding. Parking is limited at the Marina.

  • If you signed up for the Marathon Walk or 20 Mile  Walk you may run or walk as you please.

  • The half marathon runners or walkers start together at  about 10:20 a.m. 

  • 10K walkers and runners start together overlooking Emerald Bay  at 8:50 a.m.

  • All Sunday events will have warm up bags delivered back to the finish line.

  • The post event shuttle will leave frequently from in front of the finish area and will drop runners off  along Hwy 50 at the closest point to your housing on the way back to the host hotel, the Horizon Casino Resort.

  • There is a special shuttle bus that will go between the free parking at the Y parking area across from the Tahoe Valley Post Office  to the entrance of Pope Beach for the duration of the Marathon.

  • Finish Line parking is at Camp Richardson Resort Camp Ground. Parking fee is $10.

  • The Half Marathon Run starts at about 10:20 for a couple of reasons:
    • 1)  We wait until 20-30 of the first marathoners go by the Half Marathon start. That way at the finish line, they are not buried in hundreds of Half Marathoners. In other words when they cross the finish line, it will be exciting.
      2). The Half Marathon start area is in the shadows and can be very cold early in the morning. No need to start early on our course and freeze in the early morning starting line shadows.
       

    If you have questions contact the race director at (530) 544-7095 or email. You probably will not get a phone call back in the last few days unless the question is not answered on the web already.  Sometime in the middle of the night I will answer most emails.