

2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon
Lake Tahoe Marathon: a scenic point-to-point race around California and Nevada's stunning alpine lake.
Race Date
Oct 15, 2027
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, October 15, 2027
- Location
- South Lake Tahoe, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 13,070
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Lake Tahoe Marathon offers a breathtaking point-to-point journey around one of North America's most iconic alpine lakes, straddling the California and Nevada border. This annual event, first run in 1999 and now in its 22nd year, draws runners from approximately 27 states, eager to experience its unique course.
The marathon course is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, with much of the route hugging the shoreline, providing unparalleled views of the crystal-clear, turquoise waters and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. While the course is largely flat with minimal elevation change, the sheer altitude of Lake Tahoe presents its own unique challenge.
With a growing field that recently saw around 467 finishers, the atmosphere is one of shared appreciation for the scenery and the accomplishment. The event is part of a larger long-weekend celebration that also includes swim, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard activities, making it a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Race-provided description
Register here to run the Lake Tahoe Marathon in Lake Tahoe California/Nevada. You can also swim, kayak, and SUP on this long weekend event in October
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River, Mountain
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Standout6422 years running
~244 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
2 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 27 states
winner 1:20:58
typical high 60°F
Historical Finish Times
How 13,070 finishers actually crossed the line across 22 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
13,070
Median time
2:19:30
Latest turnout
467
States
50
Turnout by year
2015–2024
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon?
The 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon is held on Friday, October 15, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon take place?
It takes place in South Lake Tahoe, California.
What distances does the 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
How many people run the 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 13,070 runners who have completed the 2027 Lake Tahoe Marathon.
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