Lake Tahoe Marathon

Lake Tahoe Marathon is a boutique, three-day running festival in California and Nevada. The weekend features Friday’s Lakeside Marathon and Nevada Half; Saturday’s Cal-Neva Marathon, Carnelian Bay Half, Incline Half, and the Midnight Express 72‑mile Ultra; and Sunday’s Lake Tahoe Marathon, Emerald Bay Half, Tahoe 10K, and relays and kids races. The flagship starts in Homewood and finishes at Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe.

Many courses are downhill, including the Emerald Bay Half from Inspiration Point. The event highlights fall scenery, generous aid stations, and free finish-line photos, with medals and shirts for finishers. It also offers the Tahoe Trifecta and Tahoe Triple. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.