California/Nevada, United States · Date TBA

200 mi +

Tahoe 200

322 km Distance
12,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 37 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 322 km of mountain with 12,000 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes37 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 322 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles12,000 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps322 km almost certainly means running into the night.

inov-8

TrailFly Ultra G 300 Max

Graphene-enhanced grip with max cushion for ultra distance trail running.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.5

Altra

Olympus 6

Zero-drop max-cushion trail shoe with wide toe box for ultra distances.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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About

A 200-mile loop around Lake Tahoe through the Sierra Nevada.

Highlights

  • 200 miles non-stop
  • Lake Tahoe loop
  • 100-hour cutoff