Great Trail Race
Truckee, California, United States
Sep, 2026 (TBD)
16.5mi, 21.6mi, Other
Race Information
The Elite and Classic Courses start in Truckee and finish at the Highlands Community Center (also known as Tahoe Cross Country) 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145.
The Classic Course features a route through the Tahoe National Forest on fire roads and trails. A paved section is on the 73 or (Fiberboard Freeway). The distance is approximately 16.5 miles or 26.6 kilometers and 1976 feet of ascent. The Elite Course features technical segments on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Tevis Trail, and Sawtooth Trail. The distance is approximately 21.55 miles or 34.7 kilometers and has approximately 3000′ of ascent.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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