Olympic Valley, California/Nevada, United States · Monday, June 21, 2027

200 mi +

Tahoe 200

226 days away
322 km Distance
12,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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39.1969° N, 120.2358° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 37 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 100 hours 18:38 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 200 mi + cut-offs we track. Measured against 19 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~183 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (206mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 23°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 14 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1918 m. Not a forecast.

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.
  • HeadlampsA 100 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Course Notes

206 miles, scenic trail loop around Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada. Mostly on the Tahoe Rim Trail. Start at Heavenly Stagecoach Lodge. Single track: 170 mi/273km (84%), Paved Road: 11 mi/18km (5%), 4×4 dirt roads: 21 mi/34km (10%)

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