Marathon Details - Lake Tahoe Marathon

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Lake Tahoe Marathon & 72M Ultra, Relay, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

South Lake Tahoe, CA USA

October 20, 2024

http://www.laketahoemarathon.com

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Name:	Les Wright
Address:	PO Box 20000 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
Phone Number:	530-559-2261
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Reviews

Course 4.8

Organization 4.3

Spectators 3.6

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J. J. from Coon Rapids, MN (10/30/2017) "A fun botique race." (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This year was a little different with the road closures. Les did a great job keeping everyone notified and he was flexible with the resolution proposed by the ultra runners. We don't run Tahoe to be fast, we run it for the gorgeous scenery and the awesome people. We are definitely coming back in 2018. Thanks. Eric and Jen Johnson
M. R. from Berkeley, CA (10/17/2017) "Made me want to run more and definitely come back!" (about: 2017) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course was absolutely gorgeous, aid stations were plentiful and had great people working them, and everything felt very organized. But for the machine glitch, causing results to be delayed, everything was perfect.
J. J. from Minneapolis, MN (9/25/2017) "BEST RUN EVER" (about: 2016) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I can't say enough good things about Les and the Lake Tahoe Marathon weekend. Obviously, the setting is unbelievably gorgeous, but the whole run has a nice small town feel. The swag is awesome, it is well organized, and the people are super friendly. We make the trek out there from Minneapolis- this will be out 7th year. Wonderful run, well worth the trip.
E. G. from Murray, UT (10/13/2016) "Awesome views" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this race primarily because of its location: it sports a beautiful course and I needed to run a race in California. That being said, the event didn't let me down. This is probably one of the prettiest courses I've run on. Organization was fantastic. The buses were on time and there were ample bathrooms at the start. Race director's emails were entertaining and informative. The race is a small affair for marathoners, so it has a cozy feel. Course support was better than expected: I found aid stations more often than advertised (every 2 miles but they were closer to every mile or so). They were all amply stocked with hydration and happy volunteers (who deserve massive praise). I wasn't terribly pleased with the sports drink (Ultima). It lacked calories and wasn't my favorite taste. I got used to it though. Pack your own gels. There are some spectators on the course but there isn't massive amounts of them as you would expect at a major event. I did receive encouragement from way more people than I expected though. The course is absolutely stunning. I found myself stopping and taking an occasional picture of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas. The course is challenging with the altitude and the rolling hills. My gripe about the course though is that there was some traffic when marathoners caught up with the half marathon walkers. I didn't lose any time here but there were more people at the end of the race. Also the final miles are along the main drag of town. You are running by driveway entrances to businesses. I had a time or two where I had to double check to make sure a car was going to let me cross. Many of the major intersections were manned by volunteers or police. Mile markers were also fairly accurate, up until the last mile or so. Props also for the free race photos. I would recommend this race to others. The course isn't fast but the scenery certainly makes up for it.
J. P. from Homewood, AL (10/27/2015) "1st LTM & is now in my top 5 favorite marathons" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course is great with rolling hills and SPECTACULAR scenery. Organization is exceptional - easy and convenient packet pickup as well as simple, well organized transportation to the start. I thought I'd be alone for most of the course, but there were plenty of other runners, spectators and very well-manned aid stations. The finishers medal is GREAT! I love it! The race director was very informative prior to the race and responsive to my communications after the race. This race is now one of my favorites and I wish I lived close enough to run it every year!
F. H. from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (10/22/2015) "Great experience at a wonderful place" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Location, course and organization make this to one of my favorite running events worldwide. The new course, ending on Sunday at South Lake Tahoe City was a great improvement.
A. P. from Redwood City, California (10/22/2015) "I Love This Marathon!!!" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 3 Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my third LTM and 2015 was the best yet!!! The course was tricky this year with the 'start' set out a bit further making the inclines closer. I went out a too fast and my finish was not as strong as I wanted, but the finish was good and the party at the end was GREAT!! It was still my best time of the three LTM's. Thank you Les!
V. s. from Fremont, CA (10/17/2015) "One of my best!! course in my half-marathon run" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 1st time running in Tahoe and my 1st Trifecta. Feel proud! and awesome!. The medals are the another highlight to display in my showcase. My wife did 2 half marathon and my daughter first Pumpkin Fun Run. So far my best course in my total running events.
D. P. from Houston, Texas (10/15/2015) "The hardest but most beautiful Marathon I've run" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I had a wonderful time, but being from a sea level flat land training location, I was not ready for this beautiful race. It was tough and rewarding. A must do for runners who desire a challenge.
Bobbie Garcia from Davis, California (10/14/2015) "A memorable event that I hope to run every year." (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite marathons. The course travels through a natural setting that blows you away with every glance. I love the greenness everywhere, small streams that we cross over, the tall trees, and sweeping views. And when you finally make the climb up the hill from Hell and enter Emerald Bay, the experience is surreal with its vastness and beauty. All of the aid stations add to the overall experience. They are well prepared and very attentive. I love that they are staffed by kids who energize you with their enthusiasm. Thank you for putting together such a memorable event. I hope to run it every year!

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J. J. from Coon Rapids, MN (10/30/2017) "A fun botique race." (about: 2017) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This year was a little different with the road closures. Les did a great job keeping everyone notified and he was flexible with the resolution proposed by the ultra runners. We don't run Tahoe to be fast, we run it for the gorgeous scenery and the awesome people. We are definitely coming back in 2018. Thanks. Eric and Jen Johnson
M. R. from Berkeley, CA (10/17/2017) "Made me want to run more and definitely come back!" (about: 2017) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course was absolutely gorgeous, aid stations were plentiful and had great people working them, and everything felt very organized. But for the machine glitch, causing results to be delayed, everything was perfect.
J. J. from Minneapolis, MN (9/25/2017) "BEST RUN EVER" (about: 2016) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I can't say enough good things about Les and the Lake Tahoe Marathon weekend. Obviously, the setting is unbelievably gorgeous, but the whole run has a nice small town feel. The swag is awesome, it is well organized, and the people are super friendly. We make the trek out there from Minneapolis- this will be out 7th year. Wonderful run, well worth the trip.
E. G. from Murray, UT (10/13/2016) "Awesome views" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this race primarily because of its location: it sports a beautiful course and I needed to run a race in California. That being said, the event didn't let me down. This is probably one of the prettiest courses I've run on. Organization was fantastic. The buses were on time and there were ample bathrooms at the start. Race director's emails were entertaining and informative. The race is a small affair for marathoners, so it has a cozy feel. Course support was better than expected: I found aid stations more often than advertised (every 2 miles but they were closer to every mile or so). They were all amply stocked with hydration and happy volunteers (who deserve massive praise). I wasn't terribly pleased with the sports drink (Ultima). It lacked calories and wasn't my favorite taste. I got used to it though. Pack your own gels. There are some spectators on the course but there isn't massive amounts of them as you would expect at a major event. I did receive encouragement from way more people than I expected though. The course is absolutely stunning. I found myself stopping and taking an occasional picture of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding areas. The course is challenging with the altitude and the rolling hills. My gripe about the course though is that there was some traffic when marathoners caught up with the half marathon walkers. I didn't lose any time here but there were more people at the end of the race. Also the final miles are along the main drag of town. You are running by driveway entrances to businesses. I had a time or two where I had to double check to make sure a car was going to let me cross. Many of the major intersections were manned by volunteers or police. Mile markers were also fairly accurate, up until the last mile or so. Props also for the free race photos. I would recommend this race to others. The course isn't fast but the scenery certainly makes up for it.
J. P. from Homewood, AL (10/27/2015) "1st LTM & is now in my top 5 favorite marathons" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course is great with rolling hills and SPECTACULAR scenery. Organization is exceptional - easy and convenient packet pickup as well as simple, well organized transportation to the start. I thought I'd be alone for most of the course, but there were plenty of other runners, spectators and very well-manned aid stations. The finishers medal is GREAT! I love it! The race director was very informative prior to the race and responsive to my communications after the race. This race is now one of my favorites and I wish I lived close enough to run it every year!
F. H. from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (10/22/2015) "Great experience at a wonderful place" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Location, course and organization make this to one of my favorite running events worldwide. The new course, ending on Sunday at South Lake Tahoe City was a great improvement.
A. P. from Redwood City, California (10/22/2015) "I Love This Marathon!!!" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 3 Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my third LTM and 2015 was the best yet!!! The course was tricky this year with the 'start' set out a bit further making the inclines closer. I went out a too fast and my finish was not as strong as I wanted, but the finish was good and the party at the end was GREAT!! It was still my best time of the three LTM's. Thank you Les!
V. s. from Fremont, CA (10/17/2015) "One of my best!! course in my half-marathon run" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 1st time running in Tahoe and my 1st Trifecta. Feel proud! and awesome!. The medals are the another highlight to display in my showcase. My wife did 2 half marathon and my daughter first Pumpkin Fun Run. So far my best course in my total running events.
D. P. from Houston, Texas (10/15/2015) "The hardest but most beautiful Marathon I've run" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I had a wonderful time, but being from a sea level flat land training location, I was not ready for this beautiful race. It was tough and rewarding. A must do for runners who desire a challenge.
Bobbie Garcia from Davis, California (10/14/2015) "A memorable event that I hope to run every year." (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Lake Tahoe Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite marathons. The course travels through a natural setting that blows you away with every glance. I love the greenness everywhere, small streams that we cross over, the tall trees, and sweeping views. And when you finally make the climb up the hill from Hell and enter Emerald Bay, the experience is surreal with its vastness and beauty. All of the aid stations add to the overall experience. They are well prepared and very attentive. I love that they are staffed by kids who energize you with their enthusiasm. Thank you for putting together such a memorable event. I hope to run it every year!

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