Races

Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs 100

Carson City, NevadaJuly

Carson City figure-eight on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Eighteen thousand feet averaging 8,000. Snow Valley Peak views. The last 17 miles will hurt.

102 mi+18,140 ft-18,140 ft36 hours4,888 ft to 9,214 fttech 7/1012 stationsWestern States qualifierSnow Valley PeakTunnel Creek x4July
Distance102 mi
Gain+18,140 ft
Loss-18,140 ft
Altitude4,888 ft to 9,214 ft
Technicality7/10
Air35°F to 95°F
Gradient profile
  • Start4,879 ft
  • High8,987 ft
  • Low4,879 ft
  • Finish4,879 ft

The cruxFinal 17 miles above 7,000 feet with 2 liters minimum

Course DNA

The Course

Extended figure-eight from Western Nevada College at 4,888 feet. One hundred two miles on Tahoe Rim Trail and Spooner backcountry. High point 9,214 feet below Snow Valley Peak. Eighteen thousand one hundred forty feet gain. Tunnel Creek visited four times. Diamond Peak twice with hot meals after dark.

The Work

High-altitude average elevation near 8,000 feet. Train sustained climbing at altitude. Diamond Peak cutoff 17 hours. Final 17 miles demand two liters minimum fluid.

Kit

Layers for cold night and 90-degree Carson City finish. Poles for long climbs. Bear-aware food storage at crew stops.

Race Day

36-hour cutoff, 5:00 pm Sunday. Western States qualifier. Dry air under 10 percent humidity. Drink to thirst. Do not expect a PR.

Results

Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs 100 finish lines.