Marlette Lake Tahoe 50K

Race completed

50 km Distance

1,600 m Climbing

4.9 Grit · Challenging

39.1656° N, 119.9059° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 32 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~92 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 27°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 13 h 58 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1918 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	92	Marco Capelli · 04:24:49	Kayla Bicknell · 05:18:38
2025	50km	87	Bart Saaiman · 04:46:45	Abigail Swift · 04:58:24
2024	50km	81	William Conner · 04:25:21	Keelie Bishop · 05:11:43
2023	50km	113	Haroldas Subertas · 03:53:07	Abigail Swift · 04:44:50
2022	50km	81	William Conner · 04:25:22	Keelie Bishop · 05:11:44
2021	50km	84	David Bresnahan · 04:46:35	Kate Mulcahy · 05:23:35
2020	50km	68	Conor Drewes · 04:25:12	Helen Payne · 05:46:35
2019	50km	93	Willie Schefer · 04:15:38	Jane McClelland · 04:53:19
2018	50km	97	J.J. Santana · 04:12:27	Caroline Barichievich · 05:12:24
2017	50km	62	Jesse Wensel · 05:14:39	Ashley Hall · 05:24:05

The field grew 6% between 2025 (87) and 2026 (92). 28% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten