Tahoe 200

322 km Distance

12,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

39.1969° N, 120.2358° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 37 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 100 hours 18:38 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 200 mi + cut-offs we track. Measured against 18 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~183 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (206mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 23°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

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

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	206mi	183	Aaron Kubala · 48:09:31	Mika Thewes · 51:10:27
2025	206mi	166	Kilian Korth · 52:40:53	Annie Hughes · 61:45:43
2024	206mi	150	Haroldas Subertas · 53:46:51	Mika Thewes · 57:05:14
2023	202mi	113	Wes Ritner · 64:15:30	Claire Marine Bannwarth · 62:24:42
2022	202mi	139	Haroldas Subertas · 56:43:42	Mika Thewes · 60:35:18
2019	202mi	149	Michael John McKnight · 50:56:55	Angela Meyer · 64:02:00
2018	202mi	138	Kyle Curtin · 49:27:22	Courtney Dauwalter · 49:54:36
2017	202mi	123	Sean Nakamura · 58:29:16	Andrea Lopez · 69:39:34
2016	202mi	80	Jason Kinsella · 59:03:30	Roxanne Woodhouse · 69:16:09
2015	202mi	53	James Trout · 60:57:45	Suzanna Bon · 67:56:43

The field grew 10% between 2025 (166) and 2026 (183). 29% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (206mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 322 km of mountain with 12,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 37 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 322 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 12,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 100 h limit puts you out there after dark.