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Lake Tahoe Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.2 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 78 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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M. R. from Northern Virginia, USA
(10/15/2007)
"Great Destination Run!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 For sheer eye-popping scenery, this race has few peers. I tried my 1st multi-day race in the Triple Marathon, which circles the 72-mile Lake Tahoe in 3 segments. The first 2 days are low-key, with just the fellow Triple runners. These 2 segments are run on the road shoulder against active traffic (except when there is a path/sidewalk), and there are just a handful of aid stations with fluids and limited snacks. But, the various runner crews frequently offered a bottle of water or candy, so aid was never far away. The last day is run with the signature marathon, so there is constant running company, closed roads, standard aid stations, pockets of spectator support, and post-race pageantry. Consider paying the upgrade fee for the post-race buffet. The chile-verde over rice was incredible. If you are running just the main marathon, be prepared for a great run with great support in jaw-dropping scenic hills (no PRs here). If doing the triple, you will need to be more self sufficient (pack your calories!) and be willing to deal with road traffic. But that being said, the organization is great, and Les, Angel, and the gang have been doing it for years, so there are no surprises. In addition to the race, there are other activities offered (1/2M, 10K, kayak, swim, tri), as well as casinos, lake/boating, etc., so it is also fun for whomever you might bring. | |
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Chris Baker from Toronto Canada
(10/5/2007)
"Tahoe Triple Finisher" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I took part in the three day event, running a marathon each day around the lake. I will focus on day 3. You can't do much about the weather, but a very icy first 6 or 7 miles for me. First 6 miles is a gentle downhill, followed by rolling hills until 15. At 15 you hit the Hill to Hell, going from 6200 - 6800 feet. Nice downhill from 18-19, and then another climb for about a mile. Once you hit Inspiration Point, it becomes and extremely fast 6 miles to the finish. The course is one of the most beautiful you will ever run. Running around Emerald Bay at mile 18-19 is stunning. The course is hilly. Lots of water stations and support. This is not fast and flat, but is a good destination marathon to travel to. Hard course to PB on. The main marathon on Saturday is the hardest. If you want to run Lake Tahoe, consider the 2nd day of the triple. By far the easiest of the three marathons. The first day had a climb from 22-26 but was not too hard of a course to run. Limited support and no travel from the finish line is provided if you run the day 1 or day 2 marathons. | |
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Tim Hatzell from Fairfield, CA
(10/2/2007)
"Awesome" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 It was my first 10K race and I can't wait for next year - I'm running the full. Unbelievable views, and the warm-up jackets that they give out are very nice! I finished in just under an hour! It was awesome! | |
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Brett Robinson from U.S.
(10/2/2007)
"Lake Tahoe Triple Marathon - triple the fun" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Being that this was my first ultra event, I have no other ultras to compare it to, but, without a doubt the Lake Tahoe Triple was three days I will never forget. You cannot truly experience all the wonders, beauty, weather conditions, excitement, and athlete bonding by running just the regular marathon. The joy is in the journey. The experience was totally rewarding and worth every step of the 78.6 miles in 3 days. I'm really glad that I chose this event for my first ultra. Les and Angel, my hat is off to you both for a well run and organized week. Thanks to all involved. It was, without a doubt, the best running experience of my life. | |
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L. K. from Carlsbad, CA
(10/1/2007)
"Do it for the view!" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 OH MY GOD! I've done 136 marathons and none can begin to compare to the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, and the snow-covered mountains. Snow and ice on the bike path made the first 5 miles downright dangerous (would have been better to move the race to the road and lose the certified course) and a wrong turn on the poorly marked bike path just past mile 25 cost me about 2 minutes, but the scenery was worth it. Don't come here looking for a fast time or a lot of spectators, but for sheer beauty, it's #1! | |
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S. M. from South Lake Tahoe, CA
(3/19/2007)
"Gorgeous views; tough at mile 20" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The run was great and challenging, and we had perfect weather. It was a tough run at 15 and 19, as advertised. My only comment is that at mile 20, all Saturday events join in. You've got marathoners, 1/2 marathoners, 10K runners, 10K walkers, and 20K walkers all sharing the same course. For me, it was very tough to keep a rhythm going to the end. Also, having the last 3+ miles on a narrow bike path and darting around all these folks and avoiding oncoming bike traffic was not fun. I would probably do the Friday marathon event instead. | |
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S. W. from NEAR FRESNO, CA
(10/27/2005)
"tough, but so beautiful it's worth it!" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran (walked a little) the 20-mile run/walk, which was in its first year. They added this distance for those who wanted to use it as a training run for another marathon, or power walkers, or for the ones I met who had done both the full and half marathons and found the 20 to be a happy medium. The course itself was beautiful. I was constantly in awe of my surroundings. Running along the shoulder of a mostly closed highway was fine, but when the buses came by to drop off/pick up runners, it got a little hairy. Because the 20-mile was non-competitive and I was using it as a serious training run, I was far ahead of the pack. Once I found myself confused as to which way to turn on the trail. There was plenty of room for runners, walkers, and everyone in between - overcrowding and weaving in and out of the walkers was NOT a problem. The aid stations were fantastic- when I was feeling tired and worn out, the people working the water/food had more than enough enthusiasm to get me going again!!! The altitude is tough on the flatlanders (like me), but it's very doable. I wouldn't use this course to set any PRs - this is definitely too scenic a course to worry about your time. I will definitely be back next year for this one! | |
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S. N. from Charlotte, NC
(10/20/2005)
"Beautiful Course!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A laidback marathon with great organization. The course is beautiful but if you're a flat-lander like me, you better get there several days in advance to adjust to the O2 levels. As the other folks have commented, run this one for fun and don't expect a PR. The massage folks were great! | |
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Pamela Dolan from U.S.A.
(10/15/2005)
"Wonderful" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Lake Tahoe Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The water stops are so great! You take such good care of us runners. It is the best and my toughest marathon. I run this one for fun - not time. | |
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Demetrio Bolanos from Mexico Monterrey
(10/13/2005)
"This is a MUST" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Tahoe Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This is my 15th marathon, including Chicago, Boston, Marine corps, Twin City, Austin, etc.. You really enjoy this one, very escenic, you don't feel any pressure, very dificult tought. If you make it to the 20 mile, all down hill and fun...The one thing I'd like to change is the finish line..I'll separate marathoners, from 1/2s, walkers and 10k's in different lines. |
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