Gravel Bike, Mountain Bike or Trail Run between Truckee and Tahoe City California

The Great Trail Race is an epic point to point route between Truckee and Tahoe City, CA that you can either gravel bike, mountain bike or trail run. Choose one of two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite course adds in more technically challenging terrain and distance. Make the event the goal of your summer training, then dig deep and beat your age-group rivals. Or set your own pace and enjoy a beautiful Tahoe mountain bike ride, Tahoe trail run through the Sierra forest. Got Single Track? Come and get some this September!

Schedule

7:00 AM - Bike Drop Open - Start

7:00AM-8:00AM - Check-in - Start

8:30AM - Great Trail Race Start: Bike - Start

8:40AM - Great Trail Race Start: Run - Start

9:50AM - First Bike Finisher Expected - Highlands Community Center/TXC

10:50AM - First Run Finisher Expected - Highlands Community Center/TXC

11:30AM - Awards Ceremony/Approximate Time - Highlands Community Center/TXC

2:40PM - Last Official Finisher - Highlands Community Center/TXC

Both the Elite and Classic Courses start in Truckee and finish at the Highlands Community Center (also known as Tahoe Cross Country) 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145.

The Classic Course features a route through the Tahoe National Forest on fire roads, and trails. There is a paved section while on the 73 or (Fiberboard Freeway). The distance is approximately 17.9 miles or 28.8 kilometers.

The Elite Course features technical segments on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Tevis Trail and Sawtooth Trail. The distance is approximately 21.55 miles or 34.7 kilometers and has approximately 3000′ of ascent.

Course Map

Race Fee:  $75.25-$86

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