30-mile alpine adventure on the Tahoe Rim Trail with sweeping Lake Tahoe views

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Some ultra experience recommended

The 50K covers approximately 30 miles and 6,000 feet of climbing, sharing the initial ascent from Western Nevada College with the longer distances before branching off at Hobart Aid Station for a scenic 2-mile loop around Marlette Peak. Runners then descend via the shaded Capital to Tahoe Trail and sun-exposed Ash to Kings singletrack back to the finish in Carson City. An approachable entry point into TRTER's high-altitude terrain with the same spectacular Lake Tahoe views and legendary aid station hospitality.

Climbs to the highest point on the TRTER course for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Great Basin

Challenging alpine ascent on high-quality singletrack averaging over 8,000 ft elevation

Descends from cool alpine ridgelines into Carson City valley where temperatures reach the mid-90s

Hobart's walk-up bar and smoothies are legendary; all aid stations part of TRTER's celebrated volunteer culture

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

No dogs allowed at the Finish Line Village or any aid stations. Dogs must be secured away from race venue areas.

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Some ultra experience recommended

Climbs to the highest point on the TRTER course for panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Great Basin

Challenging alpine ascent on high-quality singletrack averaging over 8,000 ft elevation

Descends from cool alpine ridgelines into Carson City valley where temperatures reach the mid-90s

Hobart's walk-up bar and smoothies are legendary; all aid stations part of TRTER's celebrated volunteer culture

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

No dogs allowed at the Finish Line Village or any aid stations. Dogs must be secured away from race venue areas.

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start – Western Nevada College Start	0.0	4,879 ft
Kick Ash Water Station Aid Station	6.0	6,483 ft
Snow Valley Peak Aid Station Aid Station	11.0	8,963 ft
Hobart Aid Station Aid Station	14.0	8,323 ft
Hobart Aid Station Aid Station	16.6	8,323 ft
Waterfall Aid Station Aid Station	26.6	6,736 ft
Finish – Western Nevada College Finish	33.6	4,879 ft

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start – Western Nevada College Start	0.0	4,879 ft
Kick Ash Water Station Aid Station	6.0	6,483 ft
Snow Valley Peak Aid Station Aid Station	11.0	8,963 ft
Hobart Aid Station Aid Station	14.0	8,323 ft
Hobart Aid Station Aid Station	16.6	8,323 ft
Waterfall Aid Station Aid Station	26.6	6,736 ft
Finish – Western Nevada College Finish	33.6	4,879 ft

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