• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Incline Village
  • Event dates
  • Open entry

Lake Tahoe Marathon Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Lake Tahoe Marathon Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
10:40/km

3:45:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
96/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
19 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Lake Tahoe Marathon Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Scenery
Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where does the Lake Tahoe Marathon Half Marathon route go?

The Lake Tahoe Marathon Half Marathon route starts at Nevada Half: top of Spooner Summit at the Hwy 50 / Hwy 28 junction (~7000 ft), finishing on the bike path on Lakeshore Drive in Incline Village, Nevada (~6250 ft).

What should runners know on race day for the Lake Tahoe Marathon Half Marathon?

Northbound lane near Spring Creek Road (north of Camp Richardson) closes at 6:30 am and reopens at 11 am on marathon morning.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Lakeside
  • Mountain
  • Forest

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination
  • Festival

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
98% of runners come from further than 50 miles; 99.999% register online

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
All races must be finished by 3 PM Sunday

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Northbound lane near Spring Creek Road (north of Camp Richardson) closes at 6:30 am and reopens at 11 am on marathon morning
Expo / packet pickup
Sports & Fitness Expo with packet pickup; runners must present photo ID verifying identity and age to collect their race number

Access and course status

Start
Nevada Half: top of Spooner Summit at the Hwy 50 / Hwy 28 junction (~7000 ft), finishing on the bike path on Lakeshore Drive in Incline Village, Nevada (~6250 ft)

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Notable features
  • Free pre-race shuttle buses from the start hotels to start lines
  • post-race shuttle available for a $12 fee

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 10°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 96Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.