Tahoe Race Season 2017

Tahoe Race Season 2017

Spring has sprung and summer is here in Tahoe. It is time to come up and enjoy all the outdoor activities that the area has to offer. Better yet, sign up for an event. Design your vacation around the event and enjoy the organized activities that take place in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. There are so many options to choose from.

Below are the top 10 choices for this summer. There is really something for everyone starting this weekend with American’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride that takes riders the circumference of Lake Tahoe with a view over your right shoulder of Lake Tahoe all day long. The Truckee Running Festival is also happening this weekend with a 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon and kids run. Get out and enjoy the Tahoe sunshine while competing or even spectating in the fresh clean mountain air.

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Sunday, June 4, 2017This road bike ride starts and ends in South Lake Tahoe taking riders 72 miles, circumnavigating Lake Tahoe clockwise. End the ride with a party at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Truckee Running Festival
Sunday, June 4Enjoy a morning of running at Riverview Park and Waddle Ranch in Truckee. Try a 5K and support Girls on the Run Sierras (https://www.girlsontherunsierras.org). Also offered is a 10K, 1/2 marathon and kids races.

Xterra Tahoe City Off-Road Triathlon
Saturday, June 24thSwim in the blue water of Lake Tahoe, mountain bike the Sierra and enjoy an epic trail run all based out of Tahoe City.

Donner Lake Triathlon
Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23This long standing event has grown and now offers 3 different distances (WHAT ARE THE DISTANCES), a kids triathlon and if you want to swim and bike without the run portion. All events start and end at the West End area of Donner Lake.

Northstar Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series
5 Sunday’s from July 9 – September 3Enjoy the best of downhill mountain biking that Northstar California has to offer. Compete as part of 20 divisions and celebrate with food and drink after each race. Race one day or in at least 4 out of the 5 races to qualify for the point series.

Tahoe Trail 100
Saturday, July 15This 100K mountain bike course that starts and ends at Northstar California will challenge even the fittest athletes. The thrill of finishing or watching the finishers is exhilarating.

Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim
Sunday, August 27Located off the shores of the Sugar Pine State Park from the white stand beach to the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe. This swimming extravaganza will include a 1/2 mile, 1.2 mile and 2.4 mile course.

37th Annual Donner Lake Swim
Saturday, August 12, 2017Swim the length of Donner Lake with 400 other competitors. This is a 2.7 mile swim that will start at the East End of Donner Lake and finish at the West End of Donner Lake.

Tahoe Fall Classic
Sunday, September 10Check out the longest inland distance paddle board race in the world. The race starts in South Lake Tahoe and takes competitors 22 miles across the lake to Mouretatos Lakeshore Resort in Tahoe Vista. A 3 mile race and kids race will also be available starting and ending at the finish area in Tahoe Vista.

Great Trail Race
Sunday, October 8Trail run or mountain bike this course that runs from Truckee to Tahoe City. You can choose the Elite Course for more challenging and technical trails (21 miles long) or The Classic that will stick to the fire road course that is 17 miles long. Either way, you are in for a beautiful day spent in the Tahoe forest.

Katie Tyler

Realtor®

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