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Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8 Miler
Race Details:
- Location: Olympic Valley, California, USA
- Race Date: 06/12/2027
- Race Distances: Half Marathon
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Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8 Miler Description
The Olympic Valley Half Marathon & 8 Miler starts and finishes at the Village at Palisades Tahoe, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Both courses follow a fast, flat out-and-back route through Olympic Valley and along the Truckee River, with sweeping alpine views and a chance to spot bald eagles, mule deer, and trout along the way. Multiple aid stations keep runners fueled with water, electrolyte drinks, fruit, and snacks throughout. It’s a scenic getaway race for those chasing a PR or just soaking in the Sierra mountain air.
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Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8 Miler Additional Details:
The finish line here doubles as an alpine block party: runners collect their medal and head straight into a celebration with live music, recovery food like fruit and bagels, and ice-cold Lagunitas and Sufferfest beer waiting for anyone 21 and over. Setting matters as much as the swag, the whole scene unfolds at the base of the Village at Palisades Tahoe, the same slopes that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics, so finishers get to celebrate surrounded by ski lifts and granite peaks instead of a parking lot. Given the small field size, the atmosphere stays relaxed and personal rather than crowded, more mountain reunion than big-city road race.
Course Information
Profile: Very Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Mostly Road/Pavement
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: Unknown
# of Finishers
Half Marathon: 100-150
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 100 ft (30 m)
Elevation Loss: 100 ft (30 m)
Average Temperature
- Low: 50°F
- High: 65°F
Train Smarter for Race Day
A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.
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Half Marathon Training Plan
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Things to Do in Olympic Valley, California, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Outdoors & Trails
Shirley Canyon Trail
Hike the Shirley Canyon Trail at Palisades Tahoe, passing waterfalls on the way up into the high country — choose an easy lower segment for tired legs.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
High Camp
Ride the Aerial Tram to High Camp, more than 8,000 feet up, for alpine meadows and sweeping views of Lake Tahoe — a relaxed, low-impact way to take in the scenery.
Landmark
Palisades Tahoe Village
Wander The Village at Palisades Tahoe, base camp for one of the largest ski resorts in the western United States — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Sports & Entertainment
Truckee River Bike Path
Bike along specially designed paths beside the Truckee River, which feeds into Lake Tahoe from Olympic Valley — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend an afternoon after race day.
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