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Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs 2027

Date
Saturday, July 17, 2027
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Registration for 2027 opens December 6, 2026. Recent editions have required 100 mile entrants to show a qualifying ultra result and to complete trail work volunteer service before the race.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
100K100KJul 17, 2027See registration–
100 Mile100 MileJul 17, 2027See registration–
23KOtherJul 17, 2027See registration–
50K50KJul 17, 2027See registration–

Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.

Race day planning

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:45 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Western Nevada College, 2201 W College Pkwy (start and finish), Carson City, NV

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Race guide

What runners should know about Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, in brief, from the official race website.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet pickup

Packet pickup is at Western Nevada College on the Friday before the race, and organizers strongly advise going then rather than on race morning. Drop bags for the Hobart aid station must be handed in Friday afternoon.

Course

The courses

The 100 mile route covers about 102 miles with roughly 18,000 feet of climbing, the 100K about 62.5 miles and 10,750 feet, and the 50K about 30 miles and 6,000 feet. The 23K climbs from the college to the Waterfall aid station and returns. Carson City sits at 4,888 feet, the low point.

Parking and travel

Crews and conditions

Race day parking is at Western Nevada College. Crews can meet runners only at the Diamond Peak aid station, which is also the one place to pick up pacers. Expect cold nights on the ridge and valley heat in the 90s near the finish; trekking poles are allowed.

Shirt and medal

Finisher awards

Finishers of the 23K, 50K and 100K get a finisher's award, and 100 mile finishers receive a belt buckle. Food truck meals and drinks in the finish area lounge come with entry.

Rules and FAQ

Cutoffs and qualifiers

The 100 mile has a 36 hour limit, ending 5 p.m. Sunday. The 100K, 50K and 23K share a finish cutoff of 2 a.m. Sunday, though 100K runners may finish unofficially until 6 a.m. A 100K under 20 hours or a 100 mile under 36 hours qualifies for Western States.

The cause

Where the money goes

Net proceeds go to groups such as the Tahoe Rim Trail Association's trail maintenance program, the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park backcountry bike patrol and Carson City youth programs. The race reports more than $300,000 donated over the years.

Full details on the official race website

Facts on this page come from the race's official website (trter.com, trter.com/details, trter.com/details/100-mile-event, trter.com/details/100k-event), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.

Race details

Where
Western Nevada College, 2201 W College Pkwy (start and finish), Carson City, NVMap
Course
Trail
Distances
100 Mile, 100K, 50K, Other

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Quick answers

When is Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs?
Saturday, July 17, 2027.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances can I run?
100 Mile, 100K, 50K, Other.
Where does it start?
Western Nevada College, 2201 W College Pkwy (start and finish), Carson City, NV.

About the race

A nonprofit mountain ultra weekend on the east side of Lake Tahoe, with 100 mile, 100K, 50K and 23K races that start and finish at Western Nevada College in Carson City. The longer courses climb to near Snow Valley Peak and follow the Tahoe Rim Trail on single track and dirt roads at about 8,000 feet on average.