Cheat Sheet Answers to the most FAQ
Updated September 15, 2012

  • Average temperature for September 28-30 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 Embassy Suites  Expo on Friday or Saturday
  • Triple & Trifecta Marathon & Half pickups are on Thursday before the Pasta dinner.
  • Kayak, SUP 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.
  • Start line number pick ups will incur a bottle of wine or 6 pack of beer convenience fee payable at time of pick up. (read volunteer party)
  • Must show your photo ID to pick up your race number.
  • Do not let anyone else you your number. It screws up the results among other things.
  • You need to have a race number  to the board the shuttle buses.
  • You need to reserve a seat at the expo for the Half Marathon Bus that leaves from next to the Embassy Suites at the STC (Stateline Transit Center).
  • The north bound lane from near Spring Creek north of Camp Richardson is closed at 7 a.m. and reopens at Noon
  • The south bound lane is open but with race related delays.
  • The finish line closes at 2:30 p.m. for all races except the Ultra
  • 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 for the Marathon and the Half Marathon 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 10.
  • All events of the Triathlon can be entered as an individual event (a la carte).
  • Race Tech 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.
  • Pick up your race number  at the Sports & Fitness Expo at the Embassy Suites   Saturday 9 am to 7:30 pm, Sept. 29th. (located  400 yards East of the  state line on the south shore Lake Tahoe.
  • Event changes can be made at the Expo  for a $10 change fee.
  • 98% of our runners come from further than 50 miles.
  • 98% of our runners are flatlanders.
  • 99.999% registered on line in 2012
  • 60% of runners are female.
  • 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 October 11-13, 2013
  • Our other Marathon is the www.MauiOeanfrontMarathon.com on January 20, 2013.
  • 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 one cash sponsors.
  • Yes, there will be shuttle buses from the Pope Beach finish back to the Embassy Suites with stops along the way.
  • A Pre Race shuttle bus leaves from Tahoe City  from in front of the Tahoe Mt. Brewing Company across from Commons Beach  to the Half Marathon and 10K start lines.
  • The post race buses return to Tahoe City  at: see shuttle bus line elsewhere. Park your car at Camp Richardson and take the shuttle to the start if you will finish after these times.
  • 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

  • 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

  • 10K walkers and runners start together overlooking Emerald Bay

  • 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 Expo

  • 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 9:20 for a couple of reasons:
    • 1)  We wait until 30-40 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 email.   Sometime in the middle of the night I will answer most emails.

 

 


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