Tahoe 200 — Run Time

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June 12, 2026

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One of the original 200-mile ultramarathons, the Tahoe 200 circles Lake Tahoe through the Sierra Nevada wilderness at elevations between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Four days and nights of continuous running through alpine forests, granite peaks, and wildflower meadows make this one of the ultimate tests of endurance in North America.

ITRA 6 Endurance Points

Est.

2014

Distance

322km / 200mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Mountain Trail

Elev. Gain

10000m

Elev. Loss

10000m

Field Size

~300

When

June

Time Limit

100h

THE COURSE

Gain

+10000m

Loss

-10000m

MI 0

KM 0

Homewood Start/Finish

Runners begin and end at Homewood Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe's west shore. The loop circles the entire lake, and runners will not return here until they have covered 200 miles of Sierra Nevada terrain.

ELEV: 6250ft

MI 30

KM 48

Granite Chief Wilderness

The northern section of the course passes through the Granite Chief Wilderness near Palisades Tahoe. Rocky alpine terrain, creek crossings, and exposed ridgelines define this rugged stretch.

ELEV: 8200ft

MI 65

KM 105

Brockway Summit to Tunnel Creek

The course crosses the north shore at Brockway Summit before descending toward Tunnel Creek. Views of Lake Tahoe from the ridgeline are among the most spectacular on the entire route.

ELEV: 7400ft

MI 120

KM 193

Spooner Summit & East Shore

The eastern section traverses above the lake through Spooner Summit and the Tahoe Rim Trail. Runners face long stretches between aid stations through pine forests with lake views below.

ELEV: 7150ft

MI 165

KM 266

Echo Summit & Desolation Wilderness

The southern section climbs over Echo Summit and skirts the edge of the Desolation Wilderness. The final 50 miles include some of the most remote and beautiful terrain of the course, with alpine lakes and granite basins.

ELEV: 7400ft