Lake Tahoe Marathon Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Start Line

Emerald Bay Half Marathon

 

Sunday, October 20, 10:30 AM. 

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You can pick up your race bib on Saturday only at the Beach Retreat from 10 AM to 6 PM; otherwise, they can be picked up at the start line. Note: The Emerald Bay Half is the only event where you are allowed to use a baby stroller as the course is void of cars for the start and then the course is on bike paths for the duration.

 

​     Maybe the most beautiful race in the world

The starting point is 3/10th mile south of the Inspiration Point parking lot at the top of Emerald Bay, providing a downhill race. This is a 99% downhill race.  It now departs at the same spot where Meg Ryan bikes down the narrow spine of the ridge overlooking Emerald Bay, Cascade Lake, and Lake Tahoe in the movie "City of Angels." This may be the most beautiful run you ever do. The finish is at Lakeside Beach below the casinos at Stateline.

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Link to Emerald Bay Half Marathon photos and videos.

 

Buses will drop you off at Inspiration Point, where you will enjoy the view and listen to the Alpine horn concert while doing your business. At 10:10, the bagpiper will lead you from Inspiration Point down to the start line. All traffic will be stopped at that time. The first 3 miles are all downhill until you reach Taylor Creek Bridge, where you will cross over the spawning firecracker red Kokanee salmon (pictured left), by the Pope and Valhalla Historical Estates, by Camp Richardson, continue into Tahoe Keys and the city of South Lake Tahoe and run the bike paths to Lakeside Beach just past the Casino corridor. A cold beer, hot dog, finisher's medal, and music await you on our beachside finish line. There are aid stations every mile to cheer and pamper you. Pick up your included travel bag and long-sleeved hooded shirt at the expo on Saturday or the leftovers at the beach on Sunday. 

 

The Emerald Bay Half is also the last part of the 3-Day Trifecta. About 150 runners lined up beside you will have run the Nevada Half on Friday and the Carnelian Bay Half on Saturday. See map to the left.

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You will receive:​

• All finishers get a beautiful finishers medal

• All finishers get a license plate holder.

• All finishers get a beautiful long-sleeved technical t-shirt, which will be great for your winter training runs. 

• The first man and woman will receive an overall award

• The First Master's age group (40+) award will receive an award.

• Medical attention and aid on the course and finish line

• Shuttle bus service to the start area

• Live Music, hot dogs, and drinks at the Lakeside Beach finish line

• Food Trucks will be available.

• Superieur sports drink  for on-course hydration

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See map and elevation guide