2027 Truckee Running Festival
Truckee Running Festival offers a scenic blend of road and trail with lake views.
Race Date
Jul 31, 2027
Location
Truckee, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Location
- Truckee, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,654
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Truckee Running Festival presents a unique race experience, drawing participants from around 14 states to the scenic beauty of Truckee, California. First run in 2011 and now in its 14th edition, this event has become a local fixture, though its field size has seen a recent decline, with around 163 finishers in recent years.
The course itself is a highlight, described as a beautiful combination of road and trail, offering views of the lake and abundant trees. While a significant portion is run on paved roads, including bike lanes, the mixed terrain adds to its distinct character. The race is generally well-marked, with some areas benefiting from traffic control, ensuring a smoother run for the approximately 216 median finishers.
Despite a smaller repeat-runner rate of about 13%, the Truckee Running Festival continues to offer a memorable day for those seeking a picturesque race. The typical winning time hovers around 81 minutes, indicating a course that is challenging yet rewarding for its participants.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Forest, Lake River
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout6115 years running
~189 finishers a year
shrinking
13% returning runners
2 timing sources
runners from 10 states
winner 1:21:14
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
45%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,654 finishers actually crossed the line across 15 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,654
Median time
2:21:32
Latest turnout
189
States
37
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Truckee Running Festival?
The 2027 Truckee Running Festival is held on Saturday, July 31, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Truckee Running Festival take place?
It takes place in Truckee, California.
What distances does the 2027 Truckee Running Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Truckee Running Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Truckee Running Festival is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the 2027 Truckee Running Festival?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,654 runners who have completed the 2027 Truckee Running Festival.
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