Kokanee Trail Runs

The 35th Kokanee Run!

Sunday – October 04, 2026

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1st, 2026 on UltraSignup:

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RACE DAY REGISTRATION
​Starts at 7:30 a.m. at Start/Finish area
​You can also register the day before (Saturday, Oct. 03) at
PACKET PICKUP from
10:00am -4:00pm at
Camp Richardson’s Oktoberfest
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Come with family & friends to pickup your race bib/shirt, register to run, and enjoy some German food & beverages. Oktoberfest is a free event and a great way to celebrate your run afterwards on Sunday. 
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ENTRY FEES (2026)

SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED FOR ORDERS THROUGH AUGUST 16th.

Tadpole Trot: $10 (always!)

5K: $35 (thru 9/1) | $45  (after 8/16)

10K: $45 (thru 8/26) | $55 (after 8/16)

1/2 Marathon: $75 | ​$90 (after 8/16)

Youth (17 and under) : $25 (all distances, always!)

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​Event description: The Kokanee Trail Runs have been a favorite among the running community for years in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The Half-Marathon, Tadpole Trot, 5k/10k on the shore of Fallen Leaf Lake are one of the many exciting and cultural events that take place during race weekend. The Kokanee Trail Runs

• offer unique finisher’s awards for all and prizes for the top runners in each gender/age division of each race  
• have incredibly scenic courses  
• the Half marathon travels over the top of Tahoe Mountain with views of gorgeous Lake Tahoe.
• post-race refreshments available for all registered runners
• are a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) sanctioned event
• Offer a non-competitive half-mile “Tadpole Trot” for children 12 and under  (Children participating in the half-mile non-competitive Tadpole Trot receive a finisher bag containing their award and refreshments)

Come join us for some amazing fall colors in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Event Shirt

The Kokanee special event shirt is sustainably sourced and made from 100% recycled materials.

• Due to availability adult unisex sizes will be long sleeve while kids sizes will be short sleeve.
• Recover Brands ensures shirts are made from post industrial cotton scraps and post consumer plastics using renewable energy sources and offering fair wages to employees.
• Orders after August 16th will not be guaranteed a shirt due to lead-time and availability. Although we do order extras based on past race entries, you may not get your preferred size.

Starting Line & Parking: 

South Tahoe High School – Near Football Fields located at back of school

Park in any of the lots leading up to the back of the high school.
1735 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA

https://goo.gl/maps/a6FksUXconLKbhJp8

5K Map & GPS

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/130298097

10K Map & GPS (6.54 miles with 618 feet of elevation gain)

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385671202

1/2 Marathon Map & GPS (12.63 miles with 1,387 feet of elevation gain)

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385671501

Start/Finish Area

​Aid Stations: There are 3 Aid Stations on the 1/2 Marathon course (Miles 2.2, 6.9, & 8.5), 2 on the 10k (Miles 2.2 & 4.5), and a water stop on the 5k (Mile 1.7).