Lake Tahoe Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, smooth conditions
Runners will face a temperature range from 45°F at the start to a maximum of 60°F. Winds will be light at 8 mph from the E, posing minimal impact. With low humidity at 28%, hydration should be steady but not excessive. A light layer may be beneficial during the pre-race wait, as it feels like 39°F.
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Race Info
The Lake Tahoe Marathon runs the west shore of Lake Tahoe from Highway 89 at Meadow Road, south of Homewood, to Lakeside Beach in South Lake Tahoe. The course passes through Tahoma, climbs the "Hill from Hell" (520 feet over 1.9 miles beginning near mile 8), gains another 200 feet near mile 12 en route to Inspiration Point above Emerald Bay, then runs mostly downhill to the finish. It is the Sunday race of a three-day Lake Tahoe Marathon weekend that also includes the Lakeside and Cal-Neva marathons, three half marathons, a 10K, and two 5Ks. The modern race, organized by Les Wright as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, reached its 31st annual edition in 2026.
