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Burton Creek Trail Runs
Race Details:
- Location: Tahoe City, CA, USA
- Race Date: 06/12/2027
- Race Distances: Half Marathon
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Burton Creek Trail Runs Description
The Burton Creek Trail Run winds through Burton Creek State Park just outside Tahoe City, California, following miles of single track through pine forest and open Sierra meadow alongside the creek that feeds Lake Tahoe. Held each June and based at Tahoe XC, the event offers a 6K and 12K alongside its signature Half Marathon, considered one of the better trail half marathons in the Tahoe basin. Runners of all levels can find a fitting distance here, with a finish-line BBQ, medals, and a laid-back mountain-town atmosphere that make it a favorite on the local trail calendar.
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Burton Creek Trail Runs Additional Details:
Every entrant here walks away with more than just a medal and t-shirt, registration also includes a free digital race photo and recovery snacks at the finish, extras that smaller trail races often skip. Only Half Marathon finishers get access to the post-race BBQ, giving the longer distance an extra reward for the added mileage through Burton Creek’s pine forest and Sierra meadows. On-site medical support covers the whole event, a reassuring detail on technical single-track terrain. With three distances to choose from and a genuinely laid-back mountain-town crowd, this race feels more like a community trail day than a competitive event, even though the running itself is real.
Course Information
Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Mostly Loop
Surface: Mostly Trails
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: Unknown
# of Finishers
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: Unknown
Elevation Loss: Unknown
Average Temperature
- Low: 40°F
- High: 70°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.
Explore plans for every distance and experience level, from your first 5K to your next ultra.
Half Marathon Training Plan
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced plans to get you strong and confident at 13.1.
Things to Do in Tahoe City, CA, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Sports & Entertainment
Truckee River Rafting
Float five miles down the Truckee River from Tahoe City to River Ranch Lodge with a rental raft from a local outfitter — a relaxed, low-impact way to spend an afternoon.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Commons Beach
Relax at Lakefront Commons Beach in Tahoe City, with wide-open lake views, a summer concert series, and a mini climbing wall for kids — a relaxed way to spend a rest day.
Landmark
River Ranch Lodge
See the 1888 stone-and-timber River Ranch Lodge along the Truckee River, a historic Tahoe City inn and tavern — an easy, flat, low-impact stop after race weekend.
Outdoors & Trails
Tahoe Rim Trail
Hike a segment of the Tahoe Rim Trail from Tahoe City for stunning views of the lake and surrounding mountains — an easy option for tapering or recovering legs.
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