Lake Tahoe Marathon events around the lake; Some road closures

The kickoff events are now in the record books, and racers are now preparing for the rest of Lake Tahoe Marathon week to get started. Please note, State Route 89 will be closed to vehicle traffic in each direction around Emerald Bay from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 15 during the Lake Tahoe Marathon. Motorists should be aware of runners along the highway from Homewood to South Lake Tahoe.

Saturday, October 14

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Tahoe Sport & Fitness Expo - Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, So Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 - is next to Harrahs Casino
Pick up your race number and t-shirt here. Register for an event and browse for new running gear or supplies, or shop your next race with other races who will be here to talk to you.

6:40 a.m.- Cal-Neva Marathon - Sand Harbor, NV to Meadow Road, Homewood, All marathoners start at 6:40 am.and need to wear head lamp and flashers that will be collected at the first aid station and returned at the finish line. Sunrise is 7:08 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - Carnelian Bay Half Marathon - Watermans Landing, 5166 Northlake BLvd, Carnelian Bay, CA to H89 & Meadow Rd., Homewood, CA. 4+ hour walkers start at 8:30 a.m.

9:00 p.m. - The Midnight Express 72 Mile Ultra - Start in front of Harveys across from Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Finish at Lakeside Beach.

Mid-night - 4-Person Relay Around the Lake Midnight Express - A team of 4 runners will take turns running 8 legs around Lake Tahoe. The goal is to finish between 11 AM and 3PM at Lakeside Beach. The start will be on the sidewalk in front of Harveys Casino at Stateline Ave across from the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel.

Sunday, October 15

8:00 a.m. - Early Start Marathon for Walkers - For walkers and anyone needing extra time to finish by 4PM. Does not qualify for age division awards. Only bus leaves at 6:30 AM

8:30 a.m. - Lake Tahoe Marathon - Runners start at 8:30 AM at Meadow Rd. & H89, south of Homewood and finish at Lakeside Beach below the casinos. Last bus departs at 7AM

9:00 a.m. - 16.6-Miler - Top of Bliss State Park to Lakeside Beach. Skips the Hill from Hell. Only bus leaves at 7:45 am

8:20 a.m. - The Edgewood Tahoe 10K - Out and back looped course into NV from Lakeside Beach. Run along the famous lakeside fairways of Edgewood Golf Course during the first 2 miles and then along the trails of Kahle Meadow.

8:30 a.m. - The Super Hero 5K Pumpkin Run - A looped course into and around famous Edgwood Golf Course. Runners in costume get a 1 minute head start. Run for fun and your pumpkin medal. Race starts at The Landings driveway. Best costume gets a dinner for two at Jimmy's at the Landings.

10:30 a.m. - Emerald Bay Half Marathon - Starts at Emerald Bay. Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, home of our Expo. No early start for this race. 5 hour time limit. Last bus leaves at 9:15am.

9:30 a.m. - Optimist Kids Pumpkin Runs - Kids races of various distances depending on age. Ages 1-10. At the Marathon Finish line at Lakeside Beach.

For more information, visit http://www.laketahoemarathon.com.