Tahoe Rim Trail 50K / 50M

Event Details


FOR 100-MILE EVENT DETAILS PLEASE SEE [100-MILE INFO]

CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY
The RRCA State Championships are open to all runners of any nationality. There are no requirements of membership in any member organization. Our 50K and 50M events have once again been awarded as the Road Runners Club of America Nevada State Championships . The top three men and women overall and masters will receive RRCA National Championship Awards. For detailed information about the 50K and 50M Nevada State Championship rules and regulations please see "COMPETITION RULES"

EVENT BENEFICIARIES

The net proceeds from this event benefit the Tahoe Rim Trail Association trail maintenance program, the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks backcountry mountain bike safety patrol, the South Lake Tahoe and Carson City High School cross-country teams, the Carson City Boy Scouts and the Carson City American Legion. We are very pleased that we have been able to donate nearly $40,000 from the first nine years' proceeds of the TRT 50K/50M/100M Endurance Runs.

PACKET PICK-UP

50K and 50M packet pick-up is available at the Carson City legislative grounds' outdoor amphitheater on Friday, July 17th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m AND IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in order to avoid the rush on race morning. 50K and 50M packet pick-up will also be available at Spooner Lake State Park on race day between 4:00 a.m. and 5:45 a.m.

50-MILER SAFETY RUNNERS

Safety runners are allowed beginning at the Diamond Peak aid station for the 50-Mile event. This is the first (and only) aid station accessible by car. It's roughly at the "half-way" point of the 50-Miler.

DROP BAG INFORMATION

50-MILE DROP BAGS: 50-Mile runners can have drop bags delivered to the Tunnel Creek and Diamond Peak aid stations. Please be aware that drop bags will not be returned from Diamond Peak until approximately 3 pm and approximately 5 pm for Tunnel Creek. Any unclaimed 50K and 50M drop bags will also be available at the awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

Secure bag storage will be available near registration at the Spooner Lake State Park for runners who wish to leave drop bags before the race with plans to collect then once finshed. 

Runners are solely responsible for collecting their drop bags. ALL UNCLAIMED DROP BAGS REMAINING AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE DISPOSED OF AT THE DISCRETION OF RACE MANAGEMENT. The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs is not responsible for mailing or shipping any unclaimed drop bags. 

Drop bags must not be larger than 6" X 8" and no longer than 16". Drop bags must weight less than 30 pounds. Make sure drop bags are made of a durable material, no paper or cardboard containers. You are limited to one drop bag per aid station. Safety runners are not allowed drop bags. NO ICE CHESTS OR COOLERS.

DO NOT leave perishable items or glass bottles in your drop bags. Nightime temperatures along the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs can drop into the low 30's, even in July. Exposed ridgetop section commonly experience strong winds even at night. You are strongly encouraged to leave warm clothing and an extra flashlight and batteries at aid station you plan to visit at night. Onset of Hypothermia is one of the leading causes of drops at night!

ALL DROP BAGS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH NAME, BIB NUMBER AND DESIRED AID STATION. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR DROP BAGS. RACE MANAGEMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MISSING OR DAMAGED CONTENTS.

PRE AND POST-EVENT REFRESHMENTS

We will again host you, "post-event", at our "Build Your Own Burrito Bar". This is included in the entry fee for all registered participants. There will be a nominal $5 per person fee for non-participant family and friends who wish to partake in the feast. Tickets will be available on race day

MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS

There will be First Aid / CPR qualified individuals and radio and /or cell phone communications at each aid station. There will be medical staff at key aid stations and at the start/finish. Safety patrol personnel will be deployed within each division between aid stations.

PARKING/TRANSPORTATION

No event parking will be allowed within the Spooner Lake State Park because it is extremely limited and the park is still open for general visitors. We are providing ample FREE satellite parking nearby at Spooner Junction approximately 1/2-mile from the park.

Shuttle vans will be available before and after the race to transport participants, family and friends to and from the event site. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to allow for the extra time needed to shuttle to the event site. We'll provide secure bag storage at the start/finish area.

There will be two 47-passenger coaches available to transport participants from the host hotel in Carson City to the event start on race day. Both coaches will have two departing time, TBA. Additional bus tickets "may" be available on Friday at registration check-in in Carson City if room is still available. Shuttle vans will be available post-event to transport runners back to the host hotel.

DROPS

All runners who decide to drop MUST notify the Aid Staion Captain. Dropped runners will be provided transportation back to the star/finish at Spponer Lake State Park but may be required to wait for up to 3 hours before the next back country shuttle is available.